Player Profile: pogbra
Meet pogbra, a tenacious chess enthusiast who has been steadily climbing the ranks and puzzling opponents with a strangely effective blend of mystery and flair. With a peak rapid rating of 856 achieved in March 2025, pogbra is no stranger to rollercoaster climbs and epic battles on the 64 squares.
Starting their journey cautiously, pogbra’s early rapid games in 2024 showcased a learning curve—from bouncing between a modest 205 rating to solidifying above 700 by early 2025. The blitz and bullet arenas tell a different story: while rapid is their playground, lightning-fast games sometimes reveal a mischievous streak and moments of chaos, peaking at a blitz rating of 855 and bullet at 493.
Playing Style & Statistics
- Endgame Frequency: About 55% of their games reach the thrilling endgame phases. This player refuses to give up early, aided by an impressive 76% comeback rate after setbacks.
- Win Rates: Pogbra performs better with the black pieces (50.11% win rate) than white (47.9%), proving that they enjoy turning the tables on unsuspecting adversaries.
- Early Resignation Rate: Only about 5.6% – because giving up quickly isn’t really in their vocabulary.
- Average Moves per Win: Nearly 60 moves, reflecting patient, calculated play rather than a rush to glory.
Signature Openings
Pogbra loves keeping their opponents guessing. Most games begin with an Unknown Opening (over 600 rapid games), boasting a slightly above-average win rate of 50.2%. However, when daring to reveal secrets, pogbra’s specialized weapons like the Englund Gambit (with a perfect 100% win record) and various gambits such as the Danish Declined Sorensen Defense stand out as their flashy yet whimsical moves. Conversely, some openings like the Vienna Game are a bit more challenging, showing that everyone has their kryptonite.
Tournament Tales and Notable Moments
Pogbra recently sealed a victory in a tense rapid match using the French Defense King's Indian Attack, checkmating their opponent with style (and maybe a bit of luck) after 49 intense moves. Known for never backing down, they maintain a healthy psychological tilt factor of just 9 out of 100, so while losses happen, mental meltdowns are rare. Their best time to strike? Surprisingly, early morning at 4 AM, when the chess gods seem to be whispering their secrets.
Opponent Snapshot and Rivalries
Having tangled over 7 times with their most played opponent xyzbsrnn, pogbra keeps a competitive edge. With a mix of stubborn resilience and tactical awareness (winning almost half their games after losing a piece), they turn adversity into advantage. Happily, many players fall prey to pogbra’s strategic cunning, boasting 100% win rates against a surprising number of challengers—perhaps because nobody expects the unexpected from this relentless player.
Fun Fact
With a win rate that dances between a “50/50” chance and outright domination depending on the day and hour, pogbra is probably the only chess player ready for a brutal 7-game winning streak one week, and ready to laugh off a 9-game losing streak the next. Grit meets wit in every game, proving that chess isn’t just a battle of brains—it’s an adventure.
