Niclas Eneberg

Profile Summary: Niclas Eneberg (whoa666)

Meet Niclas Eneberg, who battles the 64 squares under the enigmatic moniker whoa666. While his Rapid rating peaked at a respectable 759 in June 2025, Niclas' journey has been a rollercoaster of fierce battles, rapid-fire tactics, and the occasional blunder or two. Not one to give up easily, his remarkable comeback rate of nearly 65% demonstrates that when the chips are down, this cunning strategist knows how to rally back with style.

Niclas prefers the excitement of Rapid chess over Daily games—perhaps because who likes waiting days for a move? His Rapid win-loss record is practically a nail-biter, with 861 victories versus 814 defeats, and 64 nerve-wracking draws. In Daily chess, however, it seems Niclas is still mastering the art of victory, with 0 wins and 8 losses. Possibly, Niclas likes his battles fast and furious!

Opening Choices and Style

Niclas is a connoisseur of several opening delicacies. He particularly enjoys the Alekhine's Defense with a tasty win rate of ~56%, and wields the King's Pawn Opening and Vienna Game Falkbeer Vienna Gambit with notable success. That said, the venerable Caro Kann Defense has given him a fair share of headaches — a modest 43.5% win rate suggests it is both his friend and foe.

His average moves per win hover around 52, indicating he’s happy to savor the entire chess meal before sealing the deal. Niclas also has a slightly better win rate playing white (50%) compared to black (49%), proving he does not discriminate when it comes to checkmating opponents.

Chess Personality

Despite a Tilt Factor of 7 (on a scale where 10 might mean throwing your mouse across the room), Niclas maintains his composure fairly well. The psychological edge? His best time to play is at 9 AM, when the brain is freshly brewed and chess gods are smiling.

With over 4,000 rapid games under his belt in 2025 alone, Niclas keeps his passion for the game alive and kicking. His longest winning streak? An impressive 11 games — a tiny streak of glory when he’s truly in the zone.

Recent Battles

Niclas' recent performances demonstrate his tactical savvy. He recently delivered a checkmate in under 22 moves against italia1958, showcasing his sharp endgame skills and lethal finishing moves. However, not every day is a victory march; loss to gomeira30 by an unexpected checkmate reminds us all that even the best need to watch out for nasty surprises.

Fun Fact

Niclas’ win rates by hour of the day tell an amusing story — 9 AM is golden with a whopping 76% success, but at 4 AM, the win rate dips embarrassingly to 33%. Chess in pajamas maybe isn’t the best strategy after all!