Meet Sebastian: The Chess Journeyman
Sebastian, known in the chess circles as 12Kazowie, is a player who has experienced the true rollercoaster ride of Rapid and Blitz chess. Starting out in 2021 with a Rapid rating as low as 240 and climbing to a respectable 553 at his peak that year, Sebastian proves persistence is his middle name (although his friends have yet to confirm that).
Over the years, Sebastian's Rapid play matured into a steady 500+ rating zone by 2025, fueled by an admirable balance of wins and losses – nearly as many wins as losses, with draws sprinkled in for good measure. His Blitz games, while a little more chaotic, show flashes of brilliance, including some perfect 100% win rates in tricky variations like the King's Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation.
Famous openings in his toolkit include the King's Pawn Opening (with a nearly 47% win rate) and an impressive 62.5% success when dabbling in the Queen's Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation. Sebastian is not afraid to take risks; he’s even known for a tactic or two that turns the tide with a 59% comeback rate and a mind-blowing 100% win rate after losing a piece—talk about turning lemons into lemonade on the chessboard!
Ever the strategist, Sebastian plays a roughly equal number of games as White and Black, boasting a slightly better win rate when playing White (51.4% vs 44%). His games tend to be thoughtful marathons, averaging about 50 moves per win, proving that giving up early is not in his repertoire—although he does occasionally resign early about 8% of the time when the position looks bleak.
When it comes to the psychology of chess, Sebastian can handle the ups and downs remarkably well, with a low tilt factor of 6 and a proven knack for bouncing back after setbacks. His winning streaks can get pretty exciting too — his longest streak is an impressive 9 consecutive wins, and he's currently cruising on a 3-win streak.
Outside the board, Sebastian’s varied schedule means he’s no stranger to late afternoon and evening games, where his peak win rate hits about 54% at 7 PM and a solid 56% late at night around 10 PM. Weekdays suit him best, particularly Thursdays, with a winning rate over 55%. Weekend warriors beware!
With an adventurous and resilient playstyle combined with a sense of humor (because who else counts their losses so honestly?), Sebastian is the kind of player who's just getting started in the rich and complex world of chess. Expect big things from 12Kazowie as he keeps dodging defeat and chasing victory, one clever move at a time.
