Profile: Zoar Prodhan (aka joarprodhan)
Title: Candidate Master (FIDE)
Zoar Prodhan, who also goes by the username joarprodhan, is a chess player whose rating trajectory could easily be mistaken for a thrilling novel filled with unexpected twists, occasional dramatic losses, and triumphant comebacks. Earning the prestigious Candidate Master title from FIDE, Zoar is a strong gladiator of the 64 squares who has fought thousands of battles across various time controls, with a preference for the adrenaline-pumping blitz and bullet formats.
Rating and Performance Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2419 (March 2025)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2442 (January 2025)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2359 (February 2025)
- Peak Daily Rating: 1412 (July 2019)
Not just a specialist in speed chess flames, Zoar has bravely journeyed from casual games rated around 1000s in 2013 to consistently maintaining ratings above 2200 in recent years across multiple time controls—proving that patience (and maybe a little caffeine) really do pay off.
Playing Style and Statistics
Zoar has the characteristic of a resilient tactician: with a comeback rate of over 88% and managing to win nearly 47% of games even after losing a piece, he refuses to accept defeat easily. His games tend to be relatively lengthy affairs, averaging about 75 moves in victories, suggesting he enjoys the challenge of grinding out wins rather than quick tactical fireworks every time.
With a tilt factor sitting around 11% (which we interpret as “occasional mild grumbling”), Zoar's psychological endurance shines through the chaotic world of rapid and bullet chess where blunders can be as fickle as the wind.
Opening Preferences and Known Secrets
Zoar’s blitz repertoire mostly consists of the mysterious “Unknown Opening” (no, really, many games just aren’t tagged, but it seems to work), and a tasty sprinkle of a “Top Secret” opening (which he fights hard with—even if the win rate hovers around 41%). His bullet games show a slight love for the Queen's Gambit Declined, Exchange Samisch Variation, boasting a flawless 100% win record in that line (albeit from a single game). Clearly, Zoar enjoys keeping opponents guessing with his repertoire’s diversity.
Noteworthy quirks
- Despite the torrid pace of bullet chess, Zoar recorded an impressive longest winning streak of 27 games. That's some serious momentum — maybe engines are a tad jealous.
- When it comes to timing, Zoar’s peak tactical alertness seems to be at midnight (00:00), which likely explains a few improbable wins against time pressure.
- Though his win rates by opponents vary widely, he has remarkable success (100% win rate!) against a number of unique usernames, suggesting he’s built a personal list of nemeses and fan favorites.
Recent Memorable Game
In his most recent widely celebrated victory on May 2, 2025, Zoar triumphantly defeated adnan_balic in a Queen's Gambit Declined Exchange Samisch Variation battle, clinching the win on time in a tense finish. This game, featuring strategic finesse and calculated positioning, is a testament to his steady nerves and clever endgame play.
Summary
Zoar Prodhan is a tenacious and witty Candidate Master who has evolved from humble beginnings into a fierce competitor in both fast and classical chess formats. Whether blitzing through unknown openings or methodically dismantling opponents in longer games, Zoar proves day after day that chess is as much about mental endurance and adaptability as about pure talent. His journey so far is a delightful blend of strategy, resilience, and a pinch of chessboard magic — one to keep an eye on.