Shubi

Player Profile: Shubi (aka kharpaa)

Meet Shubi, better known on the chess battlefield as kharpaa. A rapid chess enthusiast with a rollercoaster rating journey in 2025, Shubi has climbed to a peak rapid rating of 613 — no grandmaster (yet!), but plenty of guts and cunning moves to speak of.

About the Player

Playing mostly rapid games, Shubi has battled through 42 matches with an almost balanced record of 22 wins, 18 losses, and 2 draws. Not one to shy away, their longest winning and losing streaks both stand at 5 games, proving that this player knows how to bounce back... or facepalm spectacularly.

Style & Strategy

With a penchant for early quitters (an early resignation rate of around 28%), Shubi’s approach seems to convince opponents quickly that their position is hopeless. Yet, they are not immune to the emotional ebbs and flows of the game — boasting a tilt factor of 5, so keep an eye out for some fiery moments!

Shubi is a tactician in the morning hours (best time: 2 AM, when most sane players sleep), and a master of comebacks with a 40.9% comeback win rate. They are less successful when material goes missing though, winning just 36% of games after losing a piece.

Opening Repertoire

• Queen’s Pawn Opening: The bread and butter of Shubi's play (6 games, 67% win rate).
• Scandinavian Defense: Surprisingly solid: undefeated with some draws (50% win rate) including the closed variation (100% wins in 2 games).
• King’s Pawn Opening: A bit shaky with mixed results, but the King’s Knight Variation is flawless (100% wins).
• Also dabbles successfully in the French Defense Normal Variation and the Grob Opening with 100% wins in limited plays.

Recent Battles

In a recent stylish win against "carlos1244456", Shubi used the Queen’s Pawn Opening to push the opponent to resign — a signature style! And before that, a daring victory with the Grob Opening finished off "taktarov74" by checkmate, showcasing creative and unexpected tactics.

However, not every day is a checkmate parade; Shubi has faced some tough defeats, including a recent early game abandonment and checkmate losses. But hey, every warrior needs to sharpen their sword!

Psychological & Performance Notes

Shubi plays their best on Tuesdays and Thursdays, boasting win rates of 75% and 66.7%, respectively. Interestingly, Friday seems cursed with a 0% win rate (talk about a case of the Fridays!). They prefer playing in the quiet, mysterious hours of the night (2 AM wins at 100%), and tend to dominate against slightly lower-rated opponents. Against higher-rated competition, it’s a tough uphill climb, with a harsh 94% loss rate.

Fun Fact

Shubi’s average winning game wraps up in about 38 moves, but losing battles drag on to nearly 48 moves — maybe a hint of stubborn persistence or just a flair for dramatic endings.

Whether you're looking for a new sparring partner or just love cheering on bright but unpredictable talent, Shubi is a rapid chess story worth following. Beware though, their current winning streak is just 1 game — the perfect time to challenge and maybe break it!