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Pro Bro

Username: NielPakdin

Playing Since: 2021-06-21 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 745
167W / 137L / 13D
Blitz: 700
403W / 359L / 27D
Bullet: 371
318W / 308L / 5D

Pro Bro: A Chess Biography

Meet Pro Bro, aka NielPakdin, a fearless knight on the digital battlefield of chess. From the humble beginnings of a 947 Rapid rating peak in early 2023, Pro Bro's journey has been as unpredictable as a Sicilian Defense gambit. With an arsenal full of openings ranging from Caro Kann Defense to the fiery English Opening King's English Variation, this player doesn't just play the game—they challenge conventional wisdom one move at a time.

While Pro Bro’s bullet rating once struggled below 200, persistence paid off with a recent rise to around 400 points. The blitz adventures have been a rollercoaster too, peaking at 656 before settling into a solid 503 rating in mid-2025. Pro Bro may not always win, but one thing’s for sure: when they do, it’s often a masterpiece of strategy and speed. Their longest winning streak clocks in at an impressive 12 games, with a comeback rate that would make Garry Kasparov nod in approval.

Playing Style and Highlights

  • Favorite Openings: English Opening King's English Variation (83% win rate in Rapid!), Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System (a perfect 100% in Bullet!), and the resilient Caro Kann Defense.
  • Psychological Edge: Pro Bro knows when to strike — their best time of day to play? 6 PM sharp, with a nice 78% win rate around then. Late afternoon snacks might also help.
  • Tactical Awareness: With a comeback rate of over 76%, if you think you’ve won, think again—Pro Bro’s resilience is legendary.
  • Games Analysis: On average, Pro Bro’s games last around 52 moves, proving they don't just blitz and hope; they strategize and conquer.

Notable Victories

Pro Bro’s latest checkmate, delivered with white pieces in a Giuoco Piano opening, left opponents marveling at a swift and precise finish. Known for skillfully deploying bishops and knights, their recent victories against notable players like emmanuelhaxaire and stanashton show a win record nearing perfection. Don’t be fooled by the losses—each defeat is a stepping stone to the next spectacular comeback.

Rivalries & Records

Pro Bro has tangled most frequently and fiercely with lepppz and phubasz7, with mixed results adding spice to the rivalry saga. The record books show a tantalizing balance of wins and losses, demonstrating that every match is an epic story with twists straight out of a chess thriller novel.

Fun Fact

Despite some brutal losing streaks (up to 16 in a row!), Pro Bro's determination never wavers. It’s less about how many times you fall, and more about how stylishly you rise—checkmate style! Plus, they have an inexplicable love for the Modern Defense with either color, often leaving opponents wondering, “Did they just invent a new gambit?”

Pro Bro remains a steadfast competitor, blending calculated moves with a playful spirit, ensuring chess online is never boring—and their username a badge of honor!

Explore More:

  • Rapid Peak: 947 (2023-01-27)
  • Bullet Peak: 406 (2025-06-02)
  • Blitz Peak: 656 (2025-03-30)

🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
tarx_ot 0W / 1L / 0D
mecinna 1W / 0L / 0D
celestinchaudat 0W / 1L / 0D
noobkhang 0W / 1L / 0D
anselwitch 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
lepppz 0W / 15L / 0D
phubasz7 6W / 6L / 3D
mr_dead_pools 2W / 3L / 1D
splato37 0W / 1L / 1D
yu5a 2W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 400 503 654
2023 399
Rating by Year20232025654399YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 273W / 224L / 15D 264W / 252L / 15D 52.8
2023 1W / 6L / 2D 1W / 8L / 0D 57.0

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro Kann Defense 17 5 12 0 29.4%
Vienna Game 17 9 7 1 52.9%
Modern Defense with 16 9 7 0 56.2%
Sicilian Defense 16 10 6 0 62.5%
Pirc Defense 11 5 6 0 45.5%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 8 5 3 0 62.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 8 5 3 0 62.5%
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 8 8 0 0 100.0%
Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Italian Four Knights Variation 7 3 4 0 42.9%
Van t Kruijs Opening 7 3 4 0 42.9%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro Kann Defense 19 9 10 0 47.4%
Queens Gambit Accepted 11 5 6 0 45.5%
Sicilian Defense 10 4 4 2 40.0%
Modern Defense with 9 5 3 1 55.6%
Queens Pawn Opening 9 4 5 0 44.4%
Vienna Game 8 3 5 0 37.5%
English Opening Kings English Variation 7 5 2 0 71.4%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 5 1 3 1 20.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro Kann Defense 31 17 13 1 54.8%
Sicilian Defense 17 3 13 1 17.6%
Englund Gambit 14 6 8 0 42.9%
Queens Gambit Accepted 14 7 6 1 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 14 8 6 0 57.1%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 12 5 7 0 41.7%
Modern Defense with 12 4 7 1 33.3%
Vienna Game 11 3 7 1 27.3%
Scandinavian Defense 11 6 4 1 54.5%
Van t Kruijs Opening 10 9 1 0 90.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 16 1