Ron Povo (aka ronno22) - The Relentless Strategist
Ron Povo, a name that echoes across the chessboard, is a dedicated player who embraces chess with a spirit as fiery as his early losses and as bright as his winning comebacks. Navigating the ranks since 2016 under the username ronno22, Ron has battled through over a hundred daily, blitz, rapid, and bullet games with plenty of passion and some eyebrow-raising moves.
The Journey So Far
Starting with a steady 1200 rating in daily chess, Ron quickly learned that losses are just the seasoning to the game of strategy — totaling 37 daily losses and only 6 wins. But don’t be fooled by the numbers! His blitz chess tells a tale of highs and lows, smashing a peak rating of 1054 while engaging in fierce duels with over 116 blitz games, collecting 53 wins, 63 losses, and 3 draws. Ron’s patience shines in rapid games where he hit his personal best rating of 1302 — a testament to his cunning and nuanced play.
Playing Style & Personality
Ron is notorious for his stubbornness: with an average of roughly 47 moves per win and a tendency to endure a grueling 62 moves before sometimes falling short, it’s clear he never gives up easily. He resigns early in only about 4.5% of games, proving he prefers to fight till the very end. His endgame game frequency (56.35%) suggests he’s comfortable navigating the final battlefield of chess. Yet, with a 12% tilt factor, when the chips are down, Ron’s emotions sometimes sneak onto the board — adding a dash of human drama.
Favorite Openings & Tactical Flair
An enthusiast of somewhat offbeat and dynamic defenses, Ron frequently deploys the Owens Defense — boasting a 100% win rate in daily chess when tried, though in blitz it’s slightly more modest at 55%. The English Opening Kings English Variation also features in his blitz arsenal, winning more than half of those encounters. He’s also a fan of the Nimzowitsch Defense family, exploring various declinations with balanced success.
Highlights & Memorable Games
Ron’s recent victories prove his grit: from winning on time against gsimonssg in a sharp battle using the Owens Defense, to a striking resignation victory against flamengochess where he showcased his strategic vision using the King's Fianchetto Opening Reversed Alekhine Variation. His opponents also know to beware — ronno22 has locked horns most often with bpovo1394, a challenging rival with whom he’s played 52 times.
Fun Facts
- Peak Blitz Rating: 1054 (May 2018) — a number slightly more modest than his coffee-cup count during marathon games.
- Longest winning streak: 6 games in a row — enough to make even Magnus pause (well, almost).
- Currently enjoying a winning streak of 3 games — momentum clearly on his side!
- Favorite time to play? 10 AM sharp — when his brain is fully caffeinated and ready to outwit kings and queens alike.
In Summary
Ron Povo’s chess story is one of perseverance, learning, and joyful chaos. He might not yet be a Grandmaster, but with a comeback rate of over 70% after losing a piece and an undying love for exploration of openings, he’s a player to watch. A stubborn, creative, and strategic mind who takes defeat with grace and victory with a chuckle — Ron is exactly the kind of player chess needs.
