Bas van de Plassche - The Chess Virtuoso with a Dash of Dutch Flair
Known in the online arena as pogiRules, Bas van de Plassche is a formidable Dutch chess player who has been steadily climbing the ranks with a blitz rating peak soaring at an impressive 2451 as of January 2025. His love affair with the 64 squares is anything but casual—when it comes to blitz chess, Bas has played over 25,000 games—that’s more moves than a chessboard could ever hope to count!
Career Highlights & Play Style
Bas’s style is a pleasant cocktail of tactical awareness and resilience. With a comeback rate of 80.4% and a knack for winning even after losing a piece, he's the kind of player who refuses to throw in the towel—unless it’s early, which happens about 25% of the time (hey, even champions need coffee breaks!). Averaging around 70 moves per win, Bas clearly enjoys a good mental marathon rather than quick finishes.
His performance shines most reliably at odd hours, with a quirky peak winning time at 2 AM—either a night owl or a very dedicated coffee enthusiast. His psychological tilt factor is a calm 9, meaning he rarely lets the stresses of the game get to him.
Master of Openings and Known for “Top Secret” Strategy
Whether wielding complex gambits or sticking to classical lines, Bas’s "Top Secret" opening strategy has brought him a solid 54.04% win rate across nearly 26,000 blitz battles. His favorite weapons include the Indian Game Yusupov Rubinstein System with a remarkable 76.92% win rate, and an impeccable record in the Sicilian Defense Open Classical Variation (100% wins in 5 games!).
Recent Battles
In one of his latest victorious matches, Bas demonstrated his refined endgame tactics by outmaneuvering his opponent with an elegant Bxb5, leaving the rival no choice but to resign. Notably, this game featured precise play in the Indian Game Yusupov Rubinstein System, showing his deep preparation and flexible style.
Losses are rare but present, like the recent encounter utilizing the Colle System where Bas’s opponent timed him out. Every great player has their ups and downs, and Bas is no exception.
Personality & Trivia
Outside of the virtual battlefield, Bas might just be the calm strategist who humorously views his early resignations as necessary “strategic retreats” to preserve brain cells. Despite the serious ratings and statistics, there's a lighthearted soul behind the username pogiRules, soaking up every game with sportsmanship and resilience.
Quick Stats Snapshot:
- Blitz Games: 25,269 (54.04% win rate)
- Peak Ratings: Blitz - 2451, Rapid - 2017, Daily - 2303
- Longest Winning Streak: 14 games
- Average Moves per Win: 70.2
- Favorite Time to Win: 2 AM (creepiest brilliance hour!)
Keep an eye on Bas van de Plassche as he continues to carve his name into chess history—or at least leaves his opponents wondering where that sneaky bishop just came from!