Profile Summary: Not Billy The Bobby (puzzle8989)
Meet Not Billy The Bobby, known in the chess realm as puzzle8989, a daring blitz specialist with a penchant for tactical fireworks and unexpected comebacks. Armed with a peak blitz rating of 1793 (achieved in April 2019), this player dances on the edge between brutal aggression and resilient defense, often turning seemingly lost positions into victorious surprises with an impressive 53.17% comeback rate.
Starting from a humble 1600 rating in early 2019, puzzle8989 skyrocketed through the ranks with an insatiable hunger for blitz games—logging over 689 blitz battles with more wins than losses (360 wins, 296 losses, and 33 draws). Bullet and rapid are no strangers here either, but it’s the blitz format where the magic really happens.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Endgame Frequency: Plays long, strategic battles with nearly 40% of games reaching the endgame phase.
- Average Moves per Win: 40.4 moves, proving patience in dismantling opponents.
- Psychological Edge: While a tilt factor of 17 hints at occasional frustration, early morning sessions (around 6 AM) are when puzzle8989’s brain truly clicks.
- Opening Preferences: The Sicilian Defense is frequently wielded like a knight’s lance, boasting decent success but watch out for the tricky Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack—an opening that has been a pigeonhole for struggle, with a 0% win rate in classical blitz play.
Notable Records & Rivalries
Puzzle8989 has faced the formidable jadoublewski more than 200 times, admittedly a tough nut to crack with a win rate hovering around 6%. But don’t mistake that for a lack of spirit—the player shines against many others with a stunning 100% win rate against several less frequent opponents like carlos2912 and mirkosim, demonstrating a killer instinct when conditions are just right.
Signature Moment
Among the many blitz skirmishes, a memorable triumph came on June 10, 2021, where puzzle8989 delivered a textbook checkmate with Black using a delayed Alapin variation of the Sicilian Defense.
"Checkmate is always sweeter when your opponent thought they had the upper hand."
Fun Facts
- Known for resigning early about 16% of the time—because sometimes it's just more dignified to save face than to drag on a lost cause.
- Has a penchant for mixing up openings, with chess openings ranging from the classic French Defense to the enigmatic Owens Defense.
- Winning streak record stands mighty at 22 games in a row—clearly capable of channeling the spirit of the legendary Bobby Fischer.
Whether climbing the rating ladder or delighting in fiery encounters, Not Billy The Bobby keeps the chessboard alive with a blend of strategy, tenacity, and just enough unpredictability to keep opponents guessing.
Chess Match Highlight:
Relive the finishing moves of the June 10th victory over Carlos2912:
