RawbSwanson

RawbSwanson: The Journey of a Relentless Rapid Warrior

Meet RawbSwanson, a chess player whose rating rollercoaster would make even the most seasoned theme park enthusiasts jealous. Starting 2024 with a modest rapid rating of 214, RawbSwanson quickly transformed into a force on the rapid battlefield, amassing an impressive peak rating of 725 in May 2025. That’s right, in just over a year, RawbSwanson went from “I’m just here for fun” to “Look out, I’m coming for your king!”.

With over 1,300 rapid games under the belt (winning 938 and drawing 220), RawbSwanson is a rapid game gladiator. They prefer the heat of rapid chess over daily or blitz, where their playing style shines brightest. Expect detailed endgames as RawbSwanson’s love for long battles shows in the average 58 moves per win—this player doesn’t just checkmate, they plan a grand finale.

Opening Repertoire: A Mix of Classic and Curious

Whether opening with the King's Pawn or diving into the Queen's Pawn Chigorin Variation, RawbSwanson shows a slight preference for tricky lines that keep opponents guessing. Their win rate in the Queen's Pawn Chigorin (55.68%) outshines even their favorite King’s Knight Variation (52.08%).

Triumphs and Trials

Nothing comes easy, even for RawbSwanson. The player has suffered some tough losses, including a recent checkmate by the cunning bershumi. But with an impressive comeback rate of 72.39%, RawbSwanson’s resilience is the stuff of legends. Losing a piece? No problem—they still win nearly 40% of those games.

Playing Habits & Quirks

• Best time to battle: 8 AM—clear eyes, sharp mind, and possibly coffee-fueled genius.
• Average win rates hover just below 50%, with a slight tilt towards playing White more successfully than Black.
• Psychological tilt factor: 11, indicating some frustration, but nothing RawbSwanson can’t bounce back from.
• Known for resigning early only about 2% of the time — because who gives up without a fight?

Notable Victories

Just recently, RawbSwanson bested ChiragChopraCCB in a swift strategic dismantling by resignation in a classic King's Pawn Opening. It’s games like these that showcase the tactical finesse and patience behind those 725 rating points.

Against the Odds

RawbSwanson does have a love-hate relationship with some opponents, notably slipping against bershumi and toun_ka, but grins in triumph against a myriad of others with a unique 100% win rate against several players with names that range from intimidating to downright hilarious.

In the wild world of online rapid chess, RawbSwanson is an unyielding warrior, a strategic thinker who battles on despite defeats, learns from every game, and continues pushing to the next peak. If you spot a rapid game with over 50 moves and thrilling positional grind—it just might be Rawb putting you to the test.