RobT07

Profile Summary: RobT07

Meet RobT07, a cunning and resilient chess enthusiast who dances with destiny on the 64 squares. Starting modestly around a rapid rating of 234 in early 2023, RobT07 has since climbed the rating ladder with a flair only matched by the legendary Van't Kruijs Opening that dominates his repertoire.

Rise to Rapid Glory

From cautious beginnings in 2023, RobT07's rapid rating exploded from the low 200s to an impressive peak of 575 in January 2025—a climb worthy of a grandmaster’s nod if not a standing ovation. This meteoric rise wasn’t just luck; it's backed by over 3,000 rapid games, nearly evenly split wins and losses, and a sprinkle of draws to keep things interesting.

Favorite Openings & Playing Style

The Van't Kruijs Opening is clearly RobT07’s weapon of choice, with almost a thousand games played and a respectable win rate hovering near 48.4%. If that sounds niche, it’s because it is! His other favorites include the French Defense and the King's Pawn Opening, showing a balance between classical soundness and a readiness to surprise.

RobT07 prefers strategic battles lasting more than 50 moves, demonstrating patience and a keen eye for endgame finesse—he features an endgame frequency of almost 60%. But don’t mistake patience for passivity; with an average comeback rate of about 51%, RobT07 is the comeback kid no opponent likes to underestimate.

Strengths, Quirks, and Quips

• Early resignation is rare (just 3.43%), because giving up is so last century.
• Average moves per win is 54, but losses stretch past 67 moves, implying some epic grudges on the board.
• White pieces bring slightly better fortune (48.28%) than black (45.04%), tough luck for those facing him with the dark side!
• Despite tactical battles, RobT07 is known to keep cool—his tilt factor is impressively low at 8, even when playing at the crack of dawn (best time to play: 5 AM, for those who dare!)

Notable Battles

RobT07 has squared off against an army of opponents with varied success. Known nemeses such as dok0610 have gotten the better of him, while others like rjhamel2 and devlatty learnt quickly that challenging RobT07 is a losing proposition. What's more, his determination is so fierce, he even won a game via opponent resignation in a thrilling recent encounter, proving that sometimes, giving up is simply the most honorable choice.

Lightning Bolt in Blitz and Bullet

Though predominantly a rapid gladiator, RobT07 occasionally dabbles in the fiery realms of blitz and bullet. His blitz peak sits at a respectable 409, and while bullet results remain a work in progress, his persistence is unwavering—those games are just speed chess marathons he hasn't mastered yet!

In Conclusion...

In the realm of online chess, RobT07 is the hero of the underdog tale who keeps on trucking through wins, losses, and the occasional witty comeback. With a solid grasp on openings, stamina for deep endgames, and a touch of morning madness, he continues to charm and disarm opponents worldwide.

Keep an eye on those pawns, folks — RobT07 might be plotting your next checkmate with a cheeky grin.

Recent Highlighted Game

Here's a snippet from one of RobT07's recent rapid victories, showcasing his clever use of the Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense: