Rob Schoorl FM

Rob Schoorl (aka Zgorl)

FIDE Master & Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire

Rob Schoorl, known in the chess world as Zgorl, is a FIDE Master who might secretly be a chess wizard disguised as a mortal. With a knack for tactical brilliance and nerves of steel, Rob dances through the board with calculated precision and just the right amount of audacity.

Career Highlights

• Peak Bullet Rating: 2840 (April 2024) – Because who doesn’t want to play at Lightning McQueen speed?
• Peak Blitz Rating: 2666 (September 2022) – Not quite the devil, but definitely a fearsome opponent!
• Peak Daily Rating: 2645 (May 2023) – Master of patience and strategy over days, not minutes.
• Peak Rapid Rating: 2297 (November 2023) – Fast-thinking, fast-moving, but not reckless.

Style of Play

Rob thrives in long battles, averaging around 73 moves to victory—clearly someone who enjoys a good saga on the 64 squares. Not one to throw in the towel early, Rob's early resignation rate is a humble 0.58%. Fighters beware though: a comeback rate of 79.17% means he never gives up without a fight—losing a piece? Just fuel for a comeback!

Favorite Openings

Rob's repertoire is as diverse as a bag of mixed nuts:

• The mysterious Top Secret opening, with a solid 50.5% win rate in bullet games.
• English Opening Caro Kann Defensive System boasting nearly 58% win rate.
• Four Knights Game Scotch Variation Accepted turning the tables with an impressive 81.82% success rate.

Chess Statistics & Trivia

With over 25,000 bullet games played (yes, you read that right), Rob's record flashes:

• 13,263 wins, 11,424 losses, and 1,608 draws in bullet chess.
• A not-so-shabby 68.9% win rate in daily chess - patience really is a virtue.
• Currently rocking a 3-game winning streak – hot streaks or cold streaks, he handles both with style.

Recent Memorable Battles

In a daily game dated June 1, 2025, Rob’s opponent gracefully resigned after a slippery endgame, culminating a long positional squeeze. Just last month, he checkmated Novice_Noah in a thrilling live rapid game, proving that even “novices” can learn a thing or two from the master.

A Day in the Life

Rob prefers to sharpen his blade in the early morning hours—7 AM is when his best moves usually hatch. Whether playing as White or Black, his winning chances stay very solid:
White Win Rate: 54.21%
Black Win Rate: 49.15%

Psych-Out Factor

With a low tilt factor of 13 (for chess players, that’s practically zen), Rob is as calm as a grandmaster meditating after a coffee break. And if things go south? He might resign, but only with dignity.

Final Word

Rob Schoorl aka Zgorl isn’t just climbing the rating ladder – he’s redefining what it means to be a fun, relentless, and serious chess competitor. If you ever come across his name online, be prepared for a battle of wits, a pinch of charm, and a sprinkle of sheer chess magic.