[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":192},["ShallowReactive",2],{"bot-Uiybq":3},{"id":4,"aboutLong":5,"age":6,"botId":7,"country":8,"countryCode":9,"dataHash":10,"dateModified":11,"elo":12,"extension":13,"faq":14,"favoriteQuote":24,"gender":25,"hello":26,"introduction":27,"isTrophy":28,"liveDate":29,"luckyCharm":30,"meta":31,"name":32,"occupation":33,"openingAxes":34,"openingsAnalysis":37,"playstyle":143,"playstyleSummary":147,"ratingHistory":148,"shortName":154,"similar":155,"stem":188,"trophyQuirk":189,"trophyUnlock":189,"whoShouldPlay":190,"__hash__":191},"bots/bots/Uiybq.json","Angus McRook is a 55-year-old shepherd from the Scottish Highlands who plays at an estimated 2252 Elo, placing him at candidate master strength. Tending herds across rolling moors left him plenty of quiet hours to study the board, and that long apprenticeship shows in accurate calculation and deep opening preparation that punishes most club-level mistakes. With the white pieces, Angus leans on classical structures and frequently opens with the [Queen's Gambit](/resources/openings/queens-gambit), trusting central control over early fireworks. He sees parallels between shepherding and chess, treating each piece like a member of a flock that must be guided with patience and precision. Opponents can expect a calm, technically sharp game in which small inaccuracies are converted into lasting advantages, and where endgame technique tends to decide the outcome.","55","Uiybq","Scotland","gb-sct","dbcaa788afa76596d4c7c0866c7bc883139b80f09eb0207f37e7cb85ddaa2f71","2026-07-06",2252,"json",[15,18,21],{"question":16,"answer":17},"What rating is Angus?","Angus McRook is rated approximately 2252 Elo, which puts him at candidate master to expert strength. At that level he calculates accurately, prepares his openings deeply, and reliably punishes most mistakes made by club-level opponents.",{"question":19,"answer":20},"What opening does Angus play?","With the white pieces Angus most often plays the [Queen's Gambit](/resources/openings/queens-gambit) and the [Indian Game mainlines](/resources/openings/indian-game-mainlines), favoring central control and classical structures. As black he meets 1.d4 with the [King's Indian](/resources/openings/kings-indian) and answers 1.e4 e6 2.Nd2 with the [Tarrasch French](/resources/openings/tarrasch-french).",{"question":22,"answer":23},"How do strong club players prepare to face Angus?","Strong club players should arrive with concrete preparation in the Queen's Gambit Declined and a clear plan against 1.d4 sidelines, because Angus knows the main tabiyas well. Avoiding speculative pawn sacrifices is wise, as his 2252-level technique converts small structural edges in the endgame. Practicing accurate defense in slightly worse but holdable positions pays off more than chasing complications.","In the rolling hills and rugged moors, I lead my flock with cunning precision.","Male","Aye... welcome tae th' board, friend. *Mornin'* or *evenin'*, makes nae difference tae a shepherd... th' game waits like mist on th' glen.🐑 Sit ye down... we'll play a round, ken?🐑","He tends herds in the Scottish Highlands, asserting that strategic skills akin to chess maneuvering are crucial for sheepherding.",false,"2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z","A Woolen Tartan Scarf",{},"Angus McRook","Shepherd",{"solid_sharp":35,"unprepared_theoretical":36},0.02,-0.24999999999999997,{"stats":38,"whiteFingerprint":52,"blackFingerprint":86},{"total":39,"white":44,"black":48},{"games":40,"uniqueOpenings":41,"sharpness":35,"repertoireNarrowness":42,"theoryAdherence":43},1994,90,-0.96,0.46,{"games":45,"uniqueOpenings":41,"sharpness":46,"repertoireNarrowness":42,"theoryAdherence":47},990,0.15,0.87,{"games":49,"uniqueOpenings":49,"sharpness":50,"repertoireNarrowness":49,"theoryAdherence":51},0,-0.12,0.05,{"firstMove":53},[54],{"name":55,"percent":56,"count":57,"lines":58,"responses":60},"d4",97.2,1051,[59],[55],[61,74],{"name":62,"percent":63,"count":64,"lines":65,"variationBreakdown":67},"d5",54.9,390,[66],[55,62],[68],{"name":69,"percent":70,"count":64,"lines":71},"Queen's Gambit",98.5,[72],[55,62,73],"c4",{"name":75,"percent":76,"count":77,"lines":78,"variationBreakdown":80},"Nf6",45.1,320,[79],[55,75],[81],{"name":82,"percent":83,"count":77,"lines":84},"Indian Game mainlines",100,[85],[55,75,73],{"vsFirstMove":87},[88,114],{"name":89,"lines":90,"responses":92},"e4",[91],[89],[93,108],{"name":94,"percent":95,"count":96,"lines":97,"variationBreakdown":100},"French",43.1,276,[98],[89,99],"e6",[101],{"name":102,"percent":95,"count":103,"lines":104},"Tarrasch French",6,[105],[89,99,55,62,106,107],"Nc3","c5",{"name":109,"percent":110,"count":111,"lines":112},"Scandinavian",34.2,219,[113],[89,62],{"name":55,"lines":115,"responses":117},[116],[55],[118],{"name":119,"percent":120,"count":121,"lines":122,"variationBreakdown":124},"Indian systems",90.8,238,[123],[55,75],[125,133],{"name":126,"percent":127,"count":128,"lines":129},"King's Indian",56,35,[130],[55,75,73,131,106,132],"g6","Bg7",{"name":134,"percent":135,"count":136,"lines":137,"mainlines":140},"Other Indian lines",34.8,28,[138],[55,75,73,139],"...",[131,99,62,141,107,142],"b6","e5",{"defensive_aggressive":144,"simplifying_complicating":145,"category":146},0.13,-0.16,3,"Angus plays with a balanced, slightly aggressive edge while preferring solid structures over wild complications. He tends to release tension and trade into clearer positions where his technique shines, and his repertoire favors mainline ideas with a few personal touches. With white he leans on the [Queen's Gambit](/resources/openings/queens-gambit) and the [Indian Game mainlines](/resources/openings/indian-game-mainlines), choosing classical central play over offbeat surprises.",[149,151],{"rating":12,"msSinceEpoch":150},1777811087380,{"rating":152,"msSinceEpoch":153},2243,1777833772993,"Angus",{"sameStyle":156,"different":174},[157,163,168],{"botId":158,"name":159,"elo":160,"country":161,"countryCode":162,"category":146},"ATffL","Femi Threadwell",2248,"Nigeria","ng",{"botId":164,"name":165,"elo":160,"country":166,"countryCode":167,"category":146},"bVJcN","Annie Matberg","Sweden","se",{"botId":169,"name":170,"elo":171,"country":172,"countryCode":173,"category":146},"PLPNG","Billy Mopper",2246,"United States","us",[175,182],{"botId":176,"name":177,"elo":178,"country":179,"countryCode":180,"category":181},"CStMy","Ross Japablanca",2254,"Cuba","cu",1,{"botId":183,"name":184,"elo":160,"country":185,"countryCode":186,"category":187},"QuOyX","Dalia Pyramid","Egypt","eg",5,"bots/Uiybq",null,"Club players rated roughly 1600 to 2100 will gain the most from facing Angus. His candidate-master accuracy exposes loose moves quickly, making him a useful sparring partner for those who want their calculation tested. Players who enjoy positional, slightly classical chess and want to practice defending solid structures, converting small edges, and surviving precise endgame technique will find this matchup especially instructive.","0jDgl-FlPFkJbC7Q0Zpj_PVepPVhG5dTV315PTYX7XA",1784583531528]