Erik Obgolts - International Master
Erik Obgolts, known in the chess world as WIDBIFS, is an accomplished International Master who dances brilliantly across the 64 squares. With a title from FIDE under their belt, Erik has demonstrated immense tactical awareness, a knack for comebacks, and a passion for the game that borders on the obsessive – in a good way!
Rating & Style
Peaking at an astonishing 3074 in Bullet and an impressive 3013 in Blitz by 2025, Erik’s rapid ascent in online chess ratings is nothing short of legendary. Their style blends solid opening knowledge with a flair for deeply strategic endgames, averaging over 90 moves per win in Blitz—a true marathoner of the digital battlefield.
Playing Preferences & Strengths
- Opening Repertoire: Erik is a mystery man or woman when it comes to their main Blitz secret opening, with over 13,000 games played! In Bullet, they show love for the London System, Modern Defense, and the Queen’s Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation, boasting some seriously high win rates (up to 87.5% in one variation!).
- Time Control Mastery: While rapid games are rare for Erik, their bullet and blitz prowess are immense, often striking fear in opponents at lightning speed.
- Tactical Awareness: An impressive 88.53% comeback rate and solid win rate even after losing a piece proves Erik’s resilience and fighting spirit—never one to throw in the towel early, despite a modest 0.41% early resignation rate.
- Psychological Edge: Tilting barely registers (14 on the tilt factor scale), and their best time of day for peak performance is the witching hour with midnight as their prime — proving the night truly belongs to the kings and queens of the chessboard.
Battlefield Records
Erik is not just a grand strategist but also a warrior who has battled thousands of opponents with mixed success, a win-loss tally of 5937-6216 in Blitz and 4305-3341 in Bullet. Friend or foe, many have felt the sting of their bishop’s diagonal slash or knight’s cunning fork.
Anatomy of a Recent Victory
In a recent 2025 Bullet game versus "only_strong_moves," Erik wielded the London System with surgical precision, forcing resignation in a tough, long duel lasting 46 moves. Their endgame mastery and patient buildup were on full display, leaving no doubt who’s boss on the 64 squares that day.
Fun Fact
If Erik ever finds themselves losing, their remarkable 88.53% comeback rate screams one thing loud and clear: “Don’t count me out until the queen is crowned!”
In the ever-evolving arena of online chess, Erik Obgolts stays one step ahead, proving that brilliance and endurance make a match truly grand.