noobapro

noobapro: The Quest of a Rapid Rook

Once an innocent wanderer on the 64-square battlefield, noobapro has transformed from a bewildered beginner into a determined Rapid player with a peak rating that climbs as steadily as his enthusiasm. His journey began in 2021 with a modest Rapid rating hovering under 400, but by June 2025, he had bravely crept into the 700s, peaking at an impressive 712. Not bad for someone who started as the “noob” in the username!

Known for his adventurous spirit, noobapro has a penchant for the Pirc Defense — especially the main line, where he boasts a solid 66.67% win rate across 18 battles. Adding spice to his repertoire is the Englund Gambit, where he fearlessly attacks and laughs in the face of danger, maintaining a 66.67% win ratio in a dozen games. When not dashing down these paths, he flexes his skills with a variety of openings, ranging from the calm Caro-Kann Defense to the quirky Van’t Kruijs Opening.

On any given day, noobapro's favorite time to strike is around midnight — his "best time of day to play" — possibly because shadows and sleepiness confuse opponents, or maybe because the midnight oil fuels his tactical brilliance.

Playing Style & Stats

• Preferred Time Control: Rapid, because why rush like Bullet or wait forever like Classical?
• Psychological resilience: A tilt factor of 8 means he gets a little emotional when losing, but bounces back with a comebacks rate of over 70%. Clearly, he's the comeback kid of the chess world.
• Average moves per win: 54 - a marathon, not a sprint. Noobapro enjoys the long tactical dance.
• Win Rate: Nearly balanced between playing White (47.9%) and Black (49.3%) - proving he's comfortable whether attacking first or playing defense.

Memorable Moments

Recently, noobapro delivered a textbook victory playing White in an English Opening, King's English Nimzowitsch Variation, forcing his opponent to resign after a series of precise moves ([[Link|game replay|GuiMatsunaga]]). On another occasion, with the black pieces, he achieved checkmate via a razor-sharp Englund Gambit, reminding everyone that even gambits sometimes pay off in spectacular fashion. Of course, not every day is rosy; some battles end in defeats against crafty opponents like mobin5266, but each loss is just fuel for his training montage soundtrack.

Opponents & Rivalries

noobapro has crossed swords most frequently with sk00sh2 (four encounters, a friendly 50% win rate), and has cultivated a nasty habit of besting many other challengers, scoring near-perfect win rates against multiple foes. His losses, however, tend to cluster against a handful of pesky adversaries, keeping him humble and hungry.

Fun Fact

His most prolonged winning streak is a heroic 8 games, but beware: his heart has also felt the sting of an 8-game losing streak. Chess truly is a roller coaster, and noobapro rides it with a smile.

Performance Trends

Below his rating: noobapro is a beast with an astonishing 84% wins, proving he relishes being the favorite. Against stronger foes: the learning curve is real, with only about 14% wins, but hey, humility is a virtue.

Summary

In the grand tale of noobapro, each pawn push and every daring gambit narrate a story of growth, grit, and glorious blunders. His chess journey may sound like it’s named after a contradiction — a "noob" who's anything but a "pro" yet — but don't be fooled. Behind the username lies a rapidly improving strategist with plenty of surprises stored under his sleeve. Whether you meet him over the board or browse his games, expect the unexpected... and maybe a cheeky sacrifice or two.