Robert Rabiega: The Grandmaster with a Tactical Twist
Robert Rabiega, also known in the chess world by the username ragnaroek66, is no ordinary chess player. Holding the prestigious title of Grandmaster awarded by FIDE, Robert has proven time and time again that he’s a force to be reckoned with on the 64 squares.
Known for his resilience and strategic depth, Robert thrives in bullet and blitz formats—his win rates and ratings across the years showcase a player who never quits. With bullet ratings soaring up to 2595 and blitz scores peaking above 2700 in his prime, he’s the kind of player who can make the clock his best friend or worst nightmare.
Robert’s style might best be described as a rollercoaster for opponents: a 90% comeback rate after losing a piece ensures he’s never counted out early, and his tactical awareness is so sharp that he wins every time after losing a piece. If you see him resign early, it’s probably because he’s saving energy for that crushing endgame — where he spends an average of 80 moves proving why he’s a grandmaster, boasting an impressive endgame frequency of over 80%.
When not pulling off miraculous comebacks, Robert enjoys crunching through openings with a secret strategy that keeps opponents guessing—his opening win rate hovers around a solid 50% in bullet and a respectable 46% in blitz, proving that he’s part wizard, part scientist.
And don’t let the numbers fool you: though his tilt factor is a modest 7 (yes, chess *emotions* are real), Robert’s ability to bounce back and even dominate in high-pressure moments only adds to his legend. His longest winning streak hits an electrifying 11 games, and even better, his current streak is also a tidy 11 wins—talk about hot streaks!
Off the board, Robert’s known to face an eclectic roster of rivals, dispatching many with near-perfect records. But careful—some opponents have managed to sneak a win past him, proving he’s always up for a challenge.
In summary, Robert Rabiega is a chess gladiator who combines relentless endgame stamina, secretive openings, and a near-perfect comeback knack, making every game an epic saga. Whether you’re trying to keep up at bullet speed or test endurance in blitz, facing Robert means stepping into a thrilling game where anything can happen. Ready your pieces and clocks — Robert’s waiting!
Hi Robert, great to see your recent games!
What you are doing well
- Reliable opening base. With the Petroff and Caro-Kann you consistently reach solid structures and keep the position under control.
- Sharp tactical eye. In your last win against nobody18072004 the sequence 22…Bxh3!! 23.Qd1 Bg4 24.Be2 Rxd2 showed excellent calculation and piece coordination.
- End-game conversion. When you reach a technical phase a pawn up, you usually bring the game home smoothly (see the Caro-Kann Exchange win vs morralover).
Growth opportunities
- French – Steiner structure. In the loss to Jesus Alberto Alcazar Jimenez your early …c6/…c5 plan left a backwards c-pawn that White targeted relentlessly. Study games where Black keeps the pawn chain fluid with …c5 breaks or aims for piece activity instead of pawn grabs.
- Caro-Kann Classical 7.h4 idea. Several strong opponents played the modern h4/h5 setup. Instead of the automatic …h6, test the cleaner lines 7…h5!?, 7…Qc7 or an early …e6 followed by …Ne7/…c5 which keep kingside pawns intact.
- King safety after pawn breaks. In a few defeats …f6 (French) or …g6/…h6 (Petroff) opened dark-square holes. Add a quick “what squares am I weakening?” question to your blunder-check routine.
- Clock management. suggests a dip in the final minute. Try 5-minute training games where you must keep 30 s in reserve, and blitz out “obvious” moves only then.
Four-week micro-plan
| Week | Main focus | Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | French – Steiner Variation repair | Replay 5 annotated GM games, build a mini repertoire file. |
| 2 | Caro-Kann vs 7.h4 | Engine sparring: 20 blitz games from the critical position, score ≥60 % before moving on. |
| 3 | Prophylaxis drills | 50 “spot the threat” puzzles; verbalise opponent ideas before every candidate list. |
| 4 | Practical play & clock | Five 15 + 10 games; aim to reach move 25 with ≥5 min. Review endings with the engine. |
Stats snapshot
Peak Blitz: 2762 (2019-04-29)
Peak Rapid:
Critical moment to revisit
Black to move – loss vs Jesus Alberto Alcazar Jimenez, after 21.Ra1:
Final thoughts
Your strategic understanding is clearly 2600-level; tightening a few sharp-line details and preserving king cover will push your blitz rating higher in a hurry. Keep the curiosity alive and enjoy the journey!
— Your coach
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| morralover | 6W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| KiteZZ | 3W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| swadanusar9_youtube | 1W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
| Atilla Eynullayev | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| Zbigniew Pakleza | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2595 | |||
| 2024 | 2591 | 2534 | ||
| 2023 | 2579 | 2322 | ||
| 2022 | 2273 | |||
| 2019 | 2098 | 2642 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 63.5 |
| 2024 | 19W / 14L / 3D | 24W / 18L / 4D | 82.6 |
| 2023 | 13W / 17L / 5D | 15W / 14L / 1D | 78.9 |
| 2022 | 3W / 5L / 1D | 2W / 7L / 0D | 77.2 |
| 2019 | 14W / 5L / 2D | 9W / 12L / 1D | 86.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrov's Defense | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Bishop's Opening: Urusov Gambit | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 25.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 11 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |