Grandmaster Ori Kobo (aka OK97)
Ori Kobo, proudly bearing the title of Grandmaster bestowed by FIDE, is a formidable force in the world of chess. Known to most by the enigmatic username OK97, Ori is a master tactician with a penchant for blitz battles and rapid-fire decisions that leave opponents scrambling.
Rise Through the Ranks
Ori's journey began with a modest blitz rating around 1600 in 2017, but it was clear this was just a warm-up. Over the years, Ori's rating soared to an astonishing peak of 2946 in blitz (April 2024) and an even more jaw-dropping 2979 in bullet (June 2024). Talk about speed chess domination!
Playing Style and Statistics
The secret of Ori's success? A blend of relentless tactical awareness, remarkable comeback skills (an 87% comeback rate!), and an average of 84 moves even in wins and losses — meaning Ori fights hard for every point. Always wary of psychological ups and downs, Ori’s famous tilt factor is a mere 9, proving resilience is as important as any opening theory.
White pieces tend to bring out the best with a 58% win rate, while black holds strong as well, winning more than half the matches. Ori also has a peculiar habit of shining brightest early in the morning—3 AM seems to be prime time for checkmating brilliance!
Openings? Classified!
With over 11,700 blitz games played under the cloak of "Top Secret" openings, Ori keeps rivals guessing. Highlights include a 100% win rate in rare but effective plays like the Caro-Kann Defense Exchange Variation and the Reti Opening Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack.
Recent Battles
Ori’s recent victories often ended by resignation—a gentle way of saying "I’m just too good for you." Among the impressive games is a complex 2025 win against Marcus_Harvey using the Reti Opening Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack, showcasing brilliant positional play and tactical sharpness. Losses are rare but fiercely fought, reminding everyone that even the best can stumble—but only briefly.
Record and Rivalries
Beyond numbers, Ori has faced thousands of opponents, developing rivalries with notable names like maitreia and alexrustemov. Win rates vary, but the fight is always intense. With thousands of wins to the credit and an uncanny ability to pressure opponents into submission or blunders, Ori’s games are as thrilling as a rollercoaster — with less screaming, more checkmates.
Fun Fact
When not dazzling on the digital board, Ori’s blitz games have an early resignation rate of just 0.4%, which means: they rarely leave opponents hanging too long before delivering the knockout punch. Efficiency is key — because who has time for drawn-out suffering?
Ori Kobo, the stereotypical speed chess ninja, reminds the world that while the game is centuries old, the warriors keep getting sharper, faster, and a touch cheekier.