Profile Summary: rbf0602
Meet rbf0602, a rapid chess enthusiast whose journey resembles a rollercoaster with a very quirky twist. Starting around the 214 rating in early 2023, rbf0602 made a meteoric rise to a peak rapid rating of 809 in September 2023 – quite the sprint in the chess world!
Not just a rapid specialist, rbf0602 also flexes skills in daily, blitz, and bullet formats, peaking impressively at 899 in daily chess. That’s just shy of greatness, but with a win rate that suggests this player’s always just one brilliant move away from the next level.
Playing style? A fearless fighter who sees an average win spanning over 51 moves and losses dragging a bit longer (65 moves), proving a dogged persistence – "I won't quit until the king falls or you do!" The endgame is their playground, happening in nearly 60% of games.
Favorites include the King's Pawn Opening (quite a classic love), scoring almost a 50/50 battle, and the Italian Game, where rbf0602 shines with a sweet 55.67% win rate. Strategic variety is also shown with solid performances in the Scandinavian Defense and Bishop's Opening.
Though occasionally victims to some brutal losses by checkmate (and yes, a ~9-game losing streak tried to shake their confidence), resilience is rbf0602’s middle name. They come back swinging with a 71% comeback rate. In fact, when the chips are down after losing a piece, the win rate still hovers above 40%.
And what’s rbf0602’s secret weapon? Playing in the early hours! Despite the world sleeping, they clock their 'best time to play' around 2 AM, proving champions might just be nocturnal creatures.
Recent Memorable Moments
Victories with flair: One recent gem was a sharp battle against Stasek64, culminating in a resignation after 38 moves in a Scandinavian Defense. Check out the tough tactical grind in
.Lesson learned: Like any great player, rbf0602 has faced crushing defeats too, such as a checkmate by ChillingDoc after a grueling 24-move game. But hey, every master was once a disaster in the making!
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 11 games. That’s almost a mini grandmaster tournament session!
- Rarely early quits: only a 3.5% early resignation rate. Once they’re in, they mean business.
- Psychological tilt factor of 9 means sometimes the emotions take the board – a true human element!
Playing Philosophy
"If the king’s not dead, the game’s not over." With rbf0602's persistent endgame focus, they battle it out painstakingly until the final moves, making every game an epic saga.
Whether wielding the King’s Pawn or launching bold Scandinavian defenses, this player’s blend of tenacity, tactical grit, and occasional nocturnal wisdom makes them a formidable opponent and a fascinating story on the chessboard.
[[Chart|Rating|Rapid|2023-04-2025-06]]
Hi rbf0602 – personalised feedback from your coach
What you’re already doing well
- Tactical alertness – you spot basic forks and mating nets quickly (e.g. 6…Nxc2+ in your win vs nischalbashyal).
- Willingness to attack – early queen raids often score at your current level.
- Clock control – you seldom lose on time and usually finish with a reserve.
Recurring issues & how to fix them
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Early-queen addiction
Half of your recent White games began with 2.Qh5/4.Qf3. Stronger opponents simply chase the queen while developing pieces.- Adopt a principled line such as the Italian (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4) or Scotch (3.d4).
- Rule of thumb: develop two minor pieces and castle before a second queen move.
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Moving the same piece repeatedly
Against ChillingDoc your knight went Na5–c4–e3–b5–c6 while the rest of your army slept.
Fix: After every move ask “Does this finish development or fight for the centre?” If not, reconsider. -
King safety
Several losses feature a king wandering to d7/d8 instead of castling. Make castling by move 10 a default plan unless you have a concrete reason not to. -
Missing opponent threats
In the loss vs ABHI_7781 a long-diagonal tactic (35.Nxa7+) and pawn promotions were overlooked. Before each move run a 10-second “blunder-check” for all checks, captures and threats the opponent will get. -
Endgame technique
Some drawn pawn endings drifted into losses. Spend time on king-and-pawn basics and the main rook endings (Lucena, Philidor).
Two-week action plan
- Play 20 rapid games where the queen stays home until move 6. Review each game afterwards.
- Solve 30 tactical puzzles a day, focusing on forks, pins and back-rank mates.
- Pick one opening per colour (e.g. Italian with White, Scandinavian with Black) and memorise the first 10 moves.
- Complete a pawn-endgame lesson and practise K+P vs K positions against the computer.
Model opening fragment to imitate
Notice how all minor pieces are out and White is ready to castle before the queen appears.
Your performance snapshots
Tip: If a particular time of day shows a dip, schedule play when you feel freshest.
Motivation corner
Your current personal best: 809 (2023-09-21). Let’s push for 700 by month’s end – analyse every loss, keep the queen in reserve, and enjoy the climb!
Good luck, and see you at the board!
– CoachBot
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| xx-pedro | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| dhanesssss | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| lukehn00 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| aviahi123 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| krenil2702 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| aaronhazard | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| destrozaalfiles33 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| nourrabie3 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| kudakudawekk | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| ikyjagobanget | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| dougheff88 | 1W / 8L / 0D | |
| bbond0077 | 2W / 3L / 0D | |
| alexandrosignatiou | 2W / 2L / 0D | |
| scotto6969 | 4W / 0L / 0D | |
| bossrizz_1 | 2W / 0L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 632 | 1001 | ||
| 2024 | 736 | |||
| 2023 | 418 | 381 | 745 | 647 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 249W / 248L / 38D | 264W / 241L / 30D | 64.5 |
| 2024 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 66.0 |
| 2023 | 380W / 354L / 40D | 377W / 386L / 50D | 61.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 585 | 281 | 270 | 34 | 48.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 191 | 92 | 84 | 15 | 48.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 161 | 76 | 69 | 16 | 47.2% |
| Amar Gambit | 156 | 81 | 65 | 10 | 51.9% |
| Barnes Defense | 147 | 75 | 66 | 6 | 51.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 104 | 49 | 45 | 10 | 47.1% |
| Scotch Game | 78 | 30 | 43 | 5 | 38.5% |
| Three Knights Opening | 75 | 35 | 35 | 5 | 46.7% |
| Center Game | 65 | 34 | 25 | 6 | 52.3% |
| Dresden Opening: The Goblin | 63 | 29 | 33 | 1 | 46.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 70.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scotch Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 28 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Barnes Defense | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Scotch Game | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Dresden Opening: The Goblin | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Modern | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Center Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 2 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |