Angus Wang (aka "ripbann")
Angus Wang is a chess enthusiast on a rollercoaster ride through the realms of rapid, blitz, bullet, and daily chess. Known online as ripbann, Angus juggles a mix of wins and losses with a flair that suggests he's here for the thrill as much as the trophies.
Rating & Playstyle
While Angus's peak Rapid rating soared to a respectable 515 in May 2025, his Blitz and Bullet ratings hover in the mid-300s, with a Daily rating peak of 400 — perfect for casual domination or dramatic struggles. True to the nickname, his opening repertoire is colorful, mixing adventurous gambits like the Englund Gambit where he sports a balanced 50% win rate in Blitz, to more classical trails like the Scandinavian Defense and Queens Pawn Openings.
Strengths & Quirks
- Winning Streaks: Angus once rode a 10-game winning streak — proving that when the stars align, his pieces dance.
- Tactical Awareness: Making comebacks is practically his hobby with a near-50% comeback rate, showcasing tenacity when the chips are down.
- Early Resignation Rate: With about 20% early resignations, Angus knows when to cut his losses — or perhaps he simply enjoys the suspense of quickly jumping to the next game.
- Average Moves Per Game: Wins tend to last around 46 moves, while losses are a bit shorter at 36 moves — a sign that his victories are often strategic marathons, and setbacks sometimes sprint finishes.
- Preferred Side: Playing White boasts a slightly better win rate (51.24%) compared to Black (45.45%), proving he’s more comfortable leading the dance than following.
Notable Openings
Angus favors the Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System in Rapid games, pulling off wins 66.67% of the time there — a stronghold where he wields his strategic skills well. The Englund Gambit surfaces as a cheeky surprise weapon, keeping opponents guessing.
Psychological & Play Habits
Angus's tilt factor is a mild 7, indicating he keeps his cool better than your average Internet player. Interestingly, his best time of day to play is around 10 PM — perfect for late-night battles and sneaky checkmates while everyone else is asleep.
Recent Matches
Angus’s latest feats include a swift victory by resignation against crazyboutgolf using the Englund Gambit, and a picturesque checkmate triumph in a Queens Gambit Declined exchange battle to cap off a rapid session. Losses happen, of course — including a brutal checkmate via the King's Pawn opening — but hey, every chess story needs drama.
Fun Fact
Despite a varied performance across formats, Angus's winning record against opponents like crazyboutgolf, afc123456789, and tonyn2o is flawless. So if you’re facing off against ripbann, beware: some rivals have yet to crack his code!
In the complex dance of chess where strategy meets psychology, Angus Wang keeps his pieces moving... and sometimes falling, but always with style.
