nb298ay

Chess Biography of nb298ay

Meet nb298ay, the rapid chess enthusiast whose journey through duels and gambits in 2025 reads like a thrilling chess novel with plenty of twists and turns.

With a peak rapid rating of 452 achieved in May 2025, nb298ay has battled it out over 25 rapid games, winning 9 and losing 16. While the win-loss differential might not dazzle grandmasters just yet, nb298ay demonstrates a tenacity that keeps the chessboard sizzling with action!

Style & Strategy

Known for an early resignation rate of 12.5%—because why drag a losing battle, right?—nb298ay prefers to strike hard and sometimes folds when the going gets tough. With an endgame appearance in over a third of games (36%), they clearly love the thrill of the late push. Average moves per win clock in around 51, showing patience, while losses tend to end a little sooner at 47 moves.

Despite a modest white win rate of 38.5% and black win rate of 33.3%, nb298ay's resilience shines in tactical awareness: a stunning 77.8% comeback rate after being down, proving they never truly give up the fight.

Openings Repertoire

nb298ay is a fan of versatile openings:

• King’s Pawn Opening: Perfect score with two wins from two games (100% win rate).
• Scotch Game: Evenly matched with a 50% win rate.
• Explorer of bold defences too, dabbling in Alekhine’s Defense and the King’s Gambit—even though the gambit didn’t pay off this time.

Psychological Quirks & Timing

Beware the tilt factor of 5—nb298ay knows frustration well, especially during five-game losing streaks, their longest skid. However, their absolute best chess moments are at the unholy hour of 3 AM, when focus apparently becomes superhuman, boasting a 100% win rate in games played at this hour.

Winning percentages also peak on Sundays (50%) and midweek (Wednesday and Tuesday, 40% each). Weekends, work and chess collide—and sometimes chess wins.

Memorable Moments

Among the most satisfying victories was a clean checkmate win with the Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack, dazzling opponents and ending with a flourish. And when facing foes slightly below their rating, nb298ay has an impeccable record—winning every such encounter, no mercy shown!

Opponent Drama

nb298ay’s recent nemeses include simonpkunz and serbi2017, who have proven tough nuts to crack. Against some opponents like gaymaster-y and cannolimaker27, nb298ay boasts a perfect winning streak, making them proud hunting grounds for confidence boosts.

In short: nb298ay may not be the Picasso of the chessboard just yet, but they are definitely a fierce competitor armed with unpredictability, perseverance, and a sprinkle of midnight magic. Watch out for their king’s gambits—sometimes risky, sometimes brilliant, always entertaining!