nogge

Profile: nogge – The Calculating Conqueror

Once upon a chessboard, nogge emerged from the ranks with a mix of grit, strategy, and a dash of “I’m going to resign if this gets boring” flair. Starting from a Daily rating of 1206 back in December 2015, nogge swiftly climbed the ranks to peak at an impressive 1880 just a little over a month later. Talk about rapid improvement!

Style & Strategy

Known for a patient, endurance-heavy style, nogge averages a notably long 63 moves per win. Whether grinding through the early middlegame or navigating endgames (nearly 60% endgame frequency), they show resilience and tactical awareness. With a comeback rate of over 77%, nogge is the type who refuses to surrender even after sacrificing a piece or two —winning over 60% after such setbacks.

Formats & Ratings

• Daily Chess: Max rating 1880, with an admirable overall Daily record of 30 wins, 22 losses, and 3 draws.
• Rapid Chess: Nearly flawless in January 2016 with a peak rating of 1828 and a win rate of 90% in 10 games. Seems like nogge’s brain kicks up a gear when the clock ticks faster!
• Blitz Chess: Fierce and fast, nogge's max blitz rating hit 1868. With a near 58% win rate in a whopping 61 games and over 35 wins, lightning-fast moves don’t faze this player.

Highs and Lows

Life in chess is a rollercoaster: nogge’s longest winning streak stands at a respectable 9 games, but the longest losing streak was a staggering 18 games! Currently, the losing streak matches this number, proving that not even the best minds are immune to getting outplayed (or tilting... nogge has a tilt factor of 18%).

Opponent Fun Facts

nogge has squared off most often against a few familiar foes like tayfooor, asmund_hammerstad, and gmalibaba, with mixed success. Notably, nogge boasts a 100% win record against several opponents, which must make their opponents sweat at the sight of “nogge” on the pairing list.

Tactics & Psychology

nogge sometimes throws in the towel early (around 15% of games), no shame in saving brain cells! But when fights drag on, the endgame is where the magic happens. Their best time to pounce? Around noon – so if you encounter nogge bright and early, perhaps bring a coffee for a friend.

Memorable Victory

One famous Daily game saw nogge dismantle BowieBolt in a Sicilian Defense Rossolimo Attack, masterfully converting the advantage by resignation at the end. The final board position looked like a chess horror story for BowieBolt, but a delight for nogge’s endgame prowess.

In Conclusion

nogge is the kind of player who combines steady, calculated pressure with an ability to claw back when down—a worthy opponent who will keep you honest and on your toes. Whether it’s a blitz bullet or a slow positional grind, nogge’s play leaves a trace of creativity sprinkled with pragmatic grit—and just enough humor in resignation to keep everyone guessing.