Player Profile: 21 Kustoms
Meet 21 Kustoms, a blitz aficionado whose rating journey reads like an epic chess novel filled with thrilling victories, nail-biting losses, and more plots twists than a seasoned grandmaster’s repertoire! Starting the 2023 chess year at a modest blitz rating of 521, 21 Kustoms quickly accelerated to a peak of 1819 by July – proving they don’t just play fast, but play sharp.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for an impressive average win streak of 16 games (when in the zone), 21 Kustoms thrives in the chaos of blitz and rapid time controls, boasting over 1,000 wins in blitz alone. With an 84.7% comeback rate, this player embodies resilience — losing a piece is just a minor setback on the way to dazzling turnarounds.
Their strategic choices often lean towards the "Unknown Opening", winning nearly half their games with it—adding an air of mystery and unpredictability. They also dabble in the Top Secret opening, with a respectable 51% win rate, proving every move is crafted with cautious intrigue.
Stats Snapshot
- Blitz Win/Loss/Draw: 1158 / 1041 / 122
- Rapid Win/Loss/Draw: 14 / 6 / 1
- Bullet Win/Loss/Draw: 97 / 96 / 14
- Longest Winning Streak: 16 games
- Endgame Frequency: Plays deep into the battle—75% of games reach this phase
- Average Moves per Win: About 75 moves of intense back-and-forth
- Peak Ratings: Blitz 1819, Rapid 1577, Bullet 1755
Psychological and Tactical Traits
Tilt? Barely. With a tilt factor of only 9, 21 Kustoms maintains composure even under pressure. Their best hour? Oddly, 1 AM — when the world sleeps, 21 Kustoms is wide awake and plotting tactical fireworks. Early resignation is rare (1.66% rate), suggesting a fighting spirit that battles to the bitter end.
Memorable Moments
Recent games display a knack for outplaying opponents on time pressure, winning multiple exciting finishes on clock rather than checkmate – a testament to quick thinking and nerve! The openings are adventurous, from Sicilian defenses to the Grob gambit, reminding opponents never to take this player lightly.
Fun Fact
When not blitzing, 21 Kustoms enjoys pondering whether “Top Secret” openings really are top-secret, or just a fancy name to confuse the competition. Spoiler: opponents remain bewildered.
In the world of chess, where seconds matter and strategy reigns, 21 Kustoms stands as a fierce warrior on digital battlegrounds, forever chasing higher ratings and sharper moves — with the occasional witty banter and relentless will to win.
🆚 Opponent Insights
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|---|---|---|
| janenajdov | 11W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
| Ranlesius Bunga | 4W / 11L / 0D | View Games |
| smart1973kz | 5W / 6L / 2D | View Games |
| cabrio77 | 6W / 5L / 1D | View Games |
| kavin3749 | 4W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1723 | |||
| 2024 | 1578 | |||
| 2023 | 1535 | 1498 | 1567 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19W / 14L / 4D | 20W / 13L / 2D | 85.5 |
| 2024 | 13W / 12L / 0D | 17W / 12L / 4D | 69.8 |
| 2023 | 600W / 544L / 62D | 600W / 548L / 65D | 75.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 2221 | 1107 | 1001 | 113 | 49.8% |
| Top Secret | 100 | 51 | 40 | 9 | 51.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 21 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 207 | 97 | 96 | 14 | 46.9% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 16 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |