KOBY-SAN

About KOBY-SAN

Meet KOBY-SAN, a rapid chess warrior battling on the 64 squares with a rating rollercoaster that could give any theme park a run for its money. In the year 2025, this bold strategist reached a peak rapid rating of 354, proving there's more than one way to claim victory in the realm of rapid chess.

Chess Style & Stats

KOBY-SAN’s playing style is a mix of gutsy comebacks and a healthy respect for the resign button—after all, an early exit is only an option 16% of the time. With an average of about 36 moves per win, KOBY-SAN prefers to fight it out rather than blitz away. However, the downside is an almost legendary 68.75% comeback rate — proving that even when down, KOBY-SAN isn’t out.

White pieces or Black, KOBY-SAN slightly favors Black, with a win rate just over 39% playing from the dark side. Moves tend toward the more cautious side with average losses dragging longer at 55 moves compared to wins.

Opening Repertoire

KOBY-SAN's favorite openings include the Grob Opening, winning every single time they’ve played it (2-0 record, 100% win rate - take that, conventional wisdom). The King’s Pawn Opening is a bit of a battleground with a near 43% success rate, while others like the Polish Opening and Queen’s Pawn Opening reveal the unpredictability of their strategic attempts.

Record & Rivalries

With 16 wins, 25 losses, and 4 draws in 45 rapid games, KOBY-SAN's journey is full of drama. Some opponents seem to bring out their best game: against h_spaced, narimane82, and ggomibol, KOBY-SAN boasts a flawless winning streak (100%). Yet, some foes like caseex have been tougher nuts to crack.

When to Catch KOBY-SAN in Action

Night owl alert: KOBY-SAN shines brightest at 7 PM chess-time, boasting a perfect 100% win rate at this hour. Thursdays also seem lucky, with nearly a 67% success rate — so plan those matches accordingly.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning and losing streaks? Both cap at 3 games — a perfect chess seesaw!
• Sometimes chooses to concede gracefully, with an almost equal number of wins and losses by resignation (12 each).
• KOBY-SAN has pulled off a variety of terminations, including 3 win-by-checkmates and even a rare timeout victory.

Memorable Recent Games

For a glimpse of KOBY-SAN’s tactical flair, check out the crushing Grob Opening victory by checkmate against narimane82 on May 15, 2025:
View game (Spoiler: it ends with KOBY-SAN’s a-pawn promotion into checkmate!)

And despite the occasional defeat (like a tough checkmate loss to caseex), KOBY-SAN’s resilience keeps the crowd cheering. No quit, no regret — just chess chaos with style.

KOBY-SAN: the underdog you root for, the opponent you watch carefully, and the player who never fails to entertain.