Chess Player Profile: Bobo (username: neh81)
Bobo, known in the chess world as neh81, is a player whose journey through the 64 squares is as colorful as it is relentless. With a peak rapid rating of 475 and an unstoppable blitz high of 615, Bobo demonstrates the skill and stubbornness of a true chess warrior—never backing down, even if sometimes it feels like the pawns have a personal vendetta.
Playing Style & Personality
Famous for an Early Resignation Rate of nearly 18%, Bobo knows when to cut losses and live to fight another day. But don’t be fooled by that statistic—Bobo boasts an impressive Comeback Rate of 55.5%, proving that a lost piece isn’t the end of the fight, just a plot twist. Matches often average around 50 moves per win, showing a preference for carefully crafted endgames where patience wins the day.
Strategically, Bobo favors the Van t Kruijs Opening and the Scandinavian Defense in rapid games, achieving win rates close to 46-48%. Yet, the Van Geet Opening remains a nemesis, with a humble 27% win rate reminding Bobo that not all openings are made equal.
Performance Overview
- Rapid: 676 wins, 681 losses, 120 draws – a near perfectly balanced record that keeps opponents on their toes.
- Bullet: A modest battler with 41 wins and 55 losses, but plenty of heart in every fast-paced match.
- Blitz: 53 wins, 65 losses, with occasional brilliance peaking at 615 rating!
- Daily Chess: Casual and cool, but less active here with only a few games played.
Noteworthy Stats
Bobo’s best time to play? The early bird’s special at 1 AM—that’s when the classics get played and most of the magic happens. Be warned: boredom is no match for Bobo’s tactical awareness, who has turned more than half of the losing positions back into winning ones!
Motto
"If at first you don’t succeed, blame the opponent’s mouse and try that crazy gambit again!"
Latest Victory Highlights
In a dramatic rapid match on June 5, 2025, Bobo secured a checkmate against sephdakiller in a game featuring the English Opening (Great Snake Variation). Precision, patience, and a bit of cheeky bishop sacrifice led to a memorable finish.
Summary
Bobo (neh81) is the embodiment of a passionate chess player who embraces both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat with equal gusto. With an uncanny ability to bounce back, a quirky opening repertoire, and a knack for playing the night owl game, Bobo is a formidable and entertaining presence on the chessboard. Opponents beware: every loss is a lesson, every win a story, and every game an adventure.
