srabon shourov

Srabon Shourov (Username: SMO991)

Srabon Shourov, also known in the chess world as SMO991, is a passionate rapid chess enthusiast who has been steadily climbing the rating ladder with a flair that mixes persistence and bursts of brilliance. His peak rapid rating of 1312 as of January 2025 shows a player who’s not just dabbling but genuinely committed to improving and competing at a decent level.

About Srabon

With nearly 1,000 rapid games under his belt—493 wins to 453 losses and 54 draws—Srabon knows the battlefield well. He’s a fighter who’s equally comfortable delivering a checkmate or gracefully bowing out with a resignation (though with a resignation rate of just 1.32%, he clearly prefers to battle it out until the end). His games are often a marathon rather than a sprint, averaging about 63 moves per win.

Playing Style & Performance

Known for his resilience, Srabon sports a comeback rate above 70%, proving he’s not one to be easily discouraged after losing a piece. A master of the endgame, he ventures into that territory in nearly 2 out of 3 games, showing grandmaster-level dedication to grinding out those tough wins. He tends to perform better with the white pieces, boasting a win rate of 54.6%, but don’t discount his black pieces - with a win rate over 44%, his opponents better watch out.

Favorite Openings

Srabon loves his labyrinths of chess theory, favoring the Three Knights Opening and the Four Knights Game, where his win rates hover around a solid 60%. He’s a fan of the classical battlefields, dabbling with the Italian Game, Scotch Game, and Philidor Defense, showing both an affection for tradition and a tactical mind willing to surprise opponents. Sometimes, we suspect he has a secret opening or two (he calls it "Top Secret")—with 91 games played, it’s almost like he has a hidden weapon ready to bewilder foes!

Quirks & Chess Habits

Srabon’s peak playing hour? The witching hour at 11 PM. Not surprisingly, his win rate skyrockets to 100% at 11 PM and 5 AM, suggesting either he’s a nocturnal grandmaster or just plays at exactly the moment his opponents fall asleep! His longest winning streak stands proud at 9 games, and he’s currently on a peaceful 3-game winning run, showing he knows how to keep momentum—and also how to avoid tilt, with a manageable tilt factor of 8.

Recent Games Snapshot

One of his recent triumphs was a nice, patient victory with white using the Italian Game, culminating in a graceful resignation from his opponent after 48 moves—a true testament to strategic endurance. On the flip side, he’s had some close calls, such as a battle with the King’s Pawn Opening’s Knight Variation that didn’t quite go his way but surely added learning points to his arsenal.

In Summary

Srabon Shourov is every bit the dedicated chess warrior who mixes solid opening theory with stubborn fightbacks and a love for drawn-out endgames. Whether sipping tea at 11 PM or sneaking in games at dawn, this player never stops aiming for that next win. Watch out for SMO991—you might just find yourself outmaneuvered over coffee and clever tactics!

Keep an eye on his trajectory; the chessboard is his playground, and he’s only getting started.