NooB BANANA: The Blitz Banana Who Only Opens With Nf3
NooB BANANA, known on the board as noT_Charlsy, is a Blitz-loving banana with a serious chess habit. With a peak Blitz rating of 2426 and hundreds of games per month, this player proves that a funny name and a deadly 1.Nf3 can go together.
The Rise of the Banana
In mid-2026, NooB BANANA was just another 1680 Blitz player. By September, the peel had come off: a meteoric climb to 2426 (2026-09-28), powered by more than 990 Blitz games in a few months. The rating chart shows a banana-shaped rocket: .
Although Bullet and Rapid get some love, Blitz is clearly the preferred playground. The volume is staggering, and the results are no joke.
Opening Repertoire
As White, NooB BANANA is a creature of habit. In 555 games, the first move was 1.Nf3. This is the Réti Opening, and he plays it with the enthusiasm of a monkey finding a ripe bunch. The Réti has been a reliable weapon, with a win rate around 62% in Blitz.
As Black, the menu is equally distinctive. The Scandinavian Defense appears 130 times, and the Alekhine Defense shows up 72 times. But the real highlight is the Amazon Attack, a wild line where the banana wins nearly 70% of the time in Blitz. Opponents often look confused, and then they look at a losing position.
Friendly Foes
NooB BANANA has built rivalries with a rotating cast of internet fighters. The most frequent opponent is viciousweakling, who faced the banana four times and only escaped with a single draw. There was also a clean three-game sweep against niannianismywifeyscat and a 2-1 edge over sahin5677.
Not every duel ends in banana glory. vepashka2000 and BishopOfSpring both hold 3-0 records against NooB BANANA, proving that even a 2400 banana has a peel that can be slipped on.
Resilience and Chaos
The stats reveal a fighter who refuses to go down easily. NooB BANANA has a comeback rate above 91%, and only a tiny fraction of losses are one-sided. A 16-game winning streak shows the ceiling, while a 7-game losing streak shows the humanity.
Late at night, the banana is especially dangerous. The data suggests 23:00 is the best time to play, with a perfect record in those games. If you see NooB BANANA online past midnight, maybe just resign and save yourself the trauma.
Opening Snapshot
Favorite openings include the Scandinavian Defense, the Alekhine Defense, and a heavy dose of Réti Opening. It is an unusual repertoire, but it works.
The Verdict
NooB BANANA may have a silly name, but noT_Charlsy is a serious Blitz force. With a relentless schedule, a quirky opening book, and a knack for comebacks, this banana is not slipping off the leaderboard anytime soon.