Barth Mol

Barth Mol — The Chess Maverick Known as "zhooos"

Meet Barth Mol, keeping the chessboard on its toes since 2021. Often known by his username zhooos, Barth dances gracefully across Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily chess formats, showcasing a style that's part strategy, part daring, and part “did he just do that?”

Rating Rollercoaster

Barth’s ratings have been a whirlwind journey of rising stars and battles for survival. Peaking at a nimble 1427 in Bullet, a swift 1531 in Blitz, and a mighty 1830 in Rapid play (that's faster than most computers can blink!), Barth's Daily rating reaches up to 1450.

Playing Style: The Comeback Kid

Barth is not your average player who gives up easily. With a remarkable 73.33% comeback rate, he knows how to turn wobbly positions into a solid win or at least a funny story to tell friends. He’s no stranger to the psychological side either, sporting a tilt factor of 17, which means he occasionally gets a little spicy after a loss — but who doesn’t?

Favorite Openings & Signature Moves

The opening book is well-thumbed but Barth seems to swing towards the King's Fianchetto and Vienna Game variations, where he has a win rate flirting with 50-60%. If you fancy the Englund Gambit, watch out — Barth has played it over a thousand times in Bullet, winning almost half the battles.

Stats That Tell a Tale

• Games Played: Over 15,000 across all formats. That's like playing chess every day for a year and still having energy for more!
• Longest Win Streak: 13 games — because lucky streaks happen, right?
• Longest Losing Streak: 17 games — but hey, every guru has their off days!
• Average Moves Per Win vs. Loss: Barth likes to keep things long and tactical with about 56 moves in wins and 53 in losses.
• White pieces have been kinder, with a win rate just over 50%, while Black proves tough but a tad less forgiving.

Tactical Wizardry and Daily Drama

Barth is a frequent visitor to the endgame, with over half his games reaching it, proving patience and nuanced understanding. Early resignations are rare — just about 3.6%, which means he battles even when things look bleak. And yes, when losing a piece, he still has a fighting chance, converting nearly half the time.

Recent Battles: Timing is (Almost) Everything

Most victories come at the crack of 3 AM, showing Barth is either a night owl or caffeine-fueled chess ninja. Rapid games often end with time wins, demonstrating a knack for pressure and clock management.

In Summary

Barth Mol aka zhooos is a serious competitor with a dash of unpredictability and a healthy dose of resilience. Whether blitzing through Bullet or plotting strategies in Rapid, players facing him are in for a rollercoaster ride — but don’t be surprised if they find themselves outwitted as the clock ticks down!

Check out his recent victory where he calmly managed the English Opening, outlasting his opponent on time — proving that sometimes the best weapon is simply the clock.