Profile Summary: obed09
Meet obed09, a chess adventurer whose journey through the 64 squares is marked by thrilling highs, puzzling lows, and a penchant for the unexpected. With a peak Rapid rating of 686 achieved in March 2024 and a daily peak soaring to 730 shortly after, obed09 has proven they can shake up the board with some serious strategic flair.
Known for a fearless opening repertoire — favoring classics like the King's Pawn Opening (123 games, 53.66% win rate) and surprisingly effective choices like the Nimzowitsch Defense (60.87% win rate) — obed09 never shies away from putting opponents under pressure early on. It’s clear that experimental openings are part of their charm, with a healthy dose of unpredictability that keeps adversaries guessing (and sometimes despairing).
While battlin' it out in Rapid games, obed09 has an almost even win-loss record: 485 wins against 511 losses, peppered with 18 draws. They’ve mastered the art of clawing back, boasting an impressive 77.55% comeback rate after falling behind—proof that this player refuses to fold, even when the chips are down. Of course, this persistence comes at a price, with occasional tilt moments (11% tilt factor) reminding us that even chess warriors need a breather now and then.
From nail-biting endgames to surprising early resignations (7.88% rate), obed09 plays an intense game averaging over 50 moves per battle. Their tactical acumen shines in the endgame, appearing in more than half of their games. Armed with an almost equal success rate as White (48.63%) and Black (46.71%), they're ready to take the fight from either side of the board.
When asked “When’s their best time to strike?” the answer is unequivocal: early mornings at 4 AM—apparently, the wee hours are when obed09’s brilliant ideas flood in. With a slight preference for games on Mondays (50.92% win rate), and a penchant for blitz that frankly could use a little more luck (max blitz rating 166), this player is always ready for a match, time zone differences be darned.
Some recent glory moments include a crafty checkmate win against diego3p and an aggressive victory over trtrew, where a sharp queen and knight combo defined the game’s fate. But hey, even the best stumble now and then, as seen in losses against players like ravibharatkodali — after all, what’s a quest without its challenges?
To sum it up: obedient in name, but never in play, obed09 embodies the spirit of a passionate chess gladiator—sometimes unpredictable, often resilient, and always entertaining. Whether they're outmaneuvering with the King's Pawn Opening, pulling off tactical comebacks, or simply testing their limits between a win and a loss, one thing’s for sure: the chessboard has a character worth watching.
Quick Stats:
- Rapid Rating Peak: 686 (Mar 2024)
- Daily Rating Peak: 730 (Apr 2024)
- Longest Winning Streak: 7 games
- Longest Losing Streak: 11 games (ouch!)
- Favorite Opening: King's Pawn Opening (123 games)
- Comeback Rate: 77.55%
- Average Moves per Win: ~56 moves
- Early Resignations Rate: 7.88% (because sometimes giving up is an art)
For more battles, tactics, and perhaps a few blunders, check out obed09’s games and witness the saga unfold!