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kobathedread1976

Playing Since: 2022-12-13 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Daily: 781
38W / 34L / 1D
Rapid: 507
611W / 676L / 23D
Blitz: 545
24W / 25L / 0D
Bullet: 227
5602W / 5697L / 33D

Meet kobathedread1976: The Gambit Gladiator

Ever tangled with a player who treats every chess game like a daring adventure? That’s kobathedread1976 for you. With a ping-ponging Bullet rating that’s seen more ups and downs than a roller coaster (from a humble 100 to a fierce 643), this rapid-fire specialist is no stranger to battles fought at lightning speed. Don't blink—or you might miss their next sneaky Scandinavian Defense or crafty Kings Pawn Opening twists!

Rapid Fire & Blitz Master

While their Blitz exploits flirt with a peak rating of 721, and Rapid play boasts highs near 934, kobathedread1976’s true love seems to be that intense, adrenaline-pumping Rapid time control. They thrive in making quick decisions, often racking up wins with openings like the Vienna Game (65% win rate!) — proving that a little charm and plenty of bravado can be essentially checkmate in motion.

Opening Repertoire: A Smorgasbord of Surprises

From the classic Scandinavian Defense (played over 800 times!) to the flashy Vienna Game, and even the feared Englund Gambit, this player keeps their opponents guessing. Win rates across various lines hover near 50%, but watch out for the Vienna Game's 65% success — it’s clear that when kobathedread1976 brings out the big opening guns, the victories often follow.

Tactical Dynamo with a Comeback Up Their Sleeve

With a remarkable 73.7%* comeback rate and nearly 48% success after losing a piece, this player is the embodiment of resilience. Think they’re down for the count? Think again. The psychological tilt factor is at 30%, meaning while they’re human after all, they usually shake it off and come back stronger than ever — possibly with a devastating fork or a knight jumping out of nowhere.

Statistical Tidbits & Quirks

  • Early Exit Door: Resigning early happens about 12% of the time, so if you see them packing it up fast, they’re probably plotting their next big comeback.
  • Game Lengths: Wins tend to last about 41 moves, slightly longer than losses—probably thanks to those slippery endgames where persistence pays.*
  • Best Time to Play: If you want to catch them at their peak, 7 AM is when their chess brain is firing on all cylinders.
  • Most Played Rival: Beware lauwerpower and roodbwai — these opponents have had the honor (or torment) of facing kobathedread1976 more times than most.

Memorable Moments

Just this June, kobathedread1976 delivered a swift checkmate victory against HeyCaliPsO in a Giuoco Piano Four Knights melee, wrapping up the game faster than you can say "En passant"!

“1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Nf3 Bc5 5. Nxe5 Nxe5 6. O-O d5 7. Bxd5 Nxd5 8. Nxd5 Ng4 9. d4 Bd6 10. h3 Bh2+ 11. Kh1 Qh4 12. hxg4 Bf4+ 13. Kg1 Qh2#”

Not bad for a day’s work! With a diverse and unpredictable style, lots of endgame tenacity, and a proven talent for pulling off comebacks, kobathedread1976 is a player to keep on your watchlist — preferably with a sturdy shield.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
arkeusalbian 0W / 1L / 0D
nuraz4chess_gaming 0W / 1L / 0D
charlito55 1W / 0L / 0D
yury-kane 1W / 1L / 0D
mateoliporaci 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
lauwerpower 9W / 7L / 0D
roodbwai 7W / 3L / 0D
sami715 1W / 5L / 0D
dukexsavy 3W / 2L / 0D
ladybitych 5W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 340 575 507 711
2024 352 524 416
2023 338 661 311
2022 676
Rating by Year2022202320242025676311YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 671W / 584L / 6D 590W / 681L / 3D 42.2
2024 1738W / 1637L / 9D 1619W / 1772L / 12D 38.8
2023 465W / 498L / 11D 448W / 505L / 12D 43.5
2022 4W / 11L / 0D 9W / 5L / 0D 46.2

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening 239 128 106 5 53.6%
Modern Defense with 89 48 41 0 53.9%
Englund Gambit 62 29 33 0 46.8%
Scandinavian Defense 52 13 38 1 25.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense 52 23 28 1 44.2%
Kings Pawn Opening 47 20 27 0 42.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 45 21 24 0 46.7%
Van t Kruijs Opening 44 24 20 0 54.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Stonewall Attack 44 20 23 1 45.5%
Indian Game 27 7 20 0 25.9%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 837 384 451 2 45.9%
Kings Pawn Opening 649 326 319 4 50.2%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 404 204 199 1 50.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 392 196 195 1 50.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 364 172 192 0 47.2%
Caro Kann Defense 319 161 158 0 50.5%
Pirc Defense 224 97 127 0 43.3%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 198 90 108 0 45.5%
Vienna Game 188 123 65 0 65.4%
Englund Gambit 169 69 100 0 40.8%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Undefined 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Kings Fianchetto Opening 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Kings Gambit Accepted Kings Knight Gambit 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Modern Defense Three Pawns Attack with 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Alekhines Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Gambit Declined 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 0
Losing 30 1