Rab X - The Chess Maverick
Meet Rab X, known online as rubengold30, a blitz virtuoso who’s been dancing with the 64 squares since 2012. Starting out at a humble 1003 blitz rating, Rab has battled through thousands of games—over 3,000 blitz duels alone—sharpening skills and ambition alike.
Career Highlights & Style
By 2017, Rab soared to a blazing 2175 blitz rating, proving that persistence pays off, especially when your average moves per win and loss hover around a marathon 68 moves. Rab’s commitment to the endgame is no joke, showing a 74.62% endgame frequency—because why quit when you can squeeze every drop of victory from a battle?
Early resignation? Rarely. With just a 2.53% rate, Rab fights to the last pawn. And when pieces are lost? Tactical genius shines through with a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. Comebacks aren’t just a story here—they are the legend, boasting an 86.04% comeback rate. Tilt factor stands at a manageable 14, so don’t expect Rab to rage quit at the first hiccup.
The Openings Arsenal
Rab’s repertoire reads like a world tour of chess defenses: from the Pirc Defense to Modern Defense, and the reliable Catalan Opening Closed. Notably, the Modern Defense line is a clinic with a striking 59% win rate over 54 games—rab definitely modernizes more than just the name.
Online Rivals & Friends
Among foes, Rab has tangled most with maria_mencos_gua, clocking 46 battles, and zegovernata with 31 games. True to sportsmanship, Rab has a mixed bag of outcomes but plenty of wins against a variety of colorful challengers. The username rubengold30 has become a familiar name on leaderboards, game forums, and opponent lists alike.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Longest winning streak: An impressive 12 games—Rab can indeed be a streaky beast!
- Best bullet openings: Mieses and Scandinavian defenses with a perfect 100% win rate in a handful of games—blink and you’ll miss it.
- Peak whimsy hour: Signs point to dawn hours (6 am) where the win rate peaks around 50%—proving early rising may be the secret weapon.
Whether you’re facing Rab X in blitz or bullet, expect a relentless opponent who loves a long fight, rarely surrenders, and bounces back stronger every time a piece is lost. Basically, Rab’s chess motto might just be: “Lose a knight? Win the fight.”
