About Kandil_chess
Kandil_chess is a dedicated member of the club and a charismatic streamer who turns every game into a show. On stream, viewers watch live games, tactical breakdowns, and the occasional playful banter that keeps the chat buzzing. When not grinding moves, Kandil_chess loves sharing insights with the community and invites everyone to join the daily streams for quick-fire bullet drills and longer deep-dives. chess club
Milestones glimpsed in the history: peak Blitz around 1671 in December 2023 and peak Rapid around 2020 in November 2023, with Bullet peaking near 1388 in January 2024.
Playing Style and Time Controls
Kandil_chess lives for fast, sharp battles and clearly enjoys the Bullet format. The quick tempo suits a dynamic, improvisational mindset, where every move counts and the clock keeps you honest. Endgames are not feared here; in fact, they’re often the battleground where a small edge becomes a full point, with endgames appearing in a large portion of games.
- Preferred time control: Bullet (the club’s favorite quick-fire rhythm).
- Endgame frequency: around 66% of games reach the endgame phase, making precision in the final lines essential.
- Game length: decisive games frequently run into the 57–66 move range, offering rich, long-form battles.
Opening Repertoire Highlights
The opening choices reflect a flexible, improvisational style across formats. In Bullet, several patterns stand out with solid results:
- Barnes Opening: Walkerling — 19 games, 12 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw (63% win rate).
- Petrov’s Defense — 23 games, 15 wins, 6 losses, 2 draws (65% win rate).
- Unknown — 8 games, 6 wins, 2 losses (75% win rate).
- Amar Gambit — 16 games, 9 wins, 7 losses (56% win rate).
In Blitz and Rapid, the repertoire broadens to include several solid and aggressive lines, with Petrov’s Defense and Barnes Opening variants regularly appearing in faster formats. For example, Petrov’s Defense shows strong results in Blitz, and the Barnes Opening family surfaces across multiple tempos.
Community and Club Presence
As a streamer, Kandil_chess brings energy and accessibility to the club’s online events. Streams feature live games, annotated analysis, and a welcoming chat that mixes tactical insight with a healthy dose of humor. The club hosts viewer games, post-stream Q&As, and friendly challenges to foster growth and camaraderie.
- Regular live streams with real-time commentary and post-game breakdowns.
- Viewer games, Q&As, and collaborative analysis sessions.
- Community challenges and friendly tournaments that invite everyone to participate.
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Chess Club Performance Feedback
After reviewing your recent games and considering your preference for Bullet time controls, here are some tailored suggestions to improve your play:
Strengths
- Opening Variety: You have experimented with different openings including the Polish Opening, Italian Game, and Colle System. This helps in understanding diverse pawn structures and typical plans.
- Endgame Technique: Your ability to convert material advantages into wins, as in your latest endgame victory, shows good technique and patience.
- Attacking Instinct: In faster games, you demonstrate sharp attacking moves and tactical awareness, as seen in your quick mate win against alfilhector.
Areas for Improvement
- Time Management: Some losses were due to time trouble (e.g., losing on time or being pressured). In Bullet, practicing quick and safe opening moves and learning typical openings can save precious seconds.
- Opening Principles: Avoid early queen moves and losing tempo, such as 4...Qe5+ in your Scandinavian Defense game, which can lead to developmental problems. Focus on rapid development and king safety during the opening phase.
- Positional Understanding: Some midgame positions show missed opportunities to improve pawn structure and piece coordination. Improving your understanding of key concepts like pawn breaks, piece activity, and space control will create more winning chances.
- Blunder Avoidance: Under Bullet pressure, it’s important to minimize tactical oversights. Regular tactical puzzles and focusing on pattern recognition will help reduce blunders.
Recommended Action Plan
- Study Key Bullet Openings: Master 2-3 openings that lead to positions you feel comfortable with. This will save time and give you a strategic edge.
- Practice Tactics Daily: Short, intense tactical sessions improve your calculation speed and accuracy.
- Work on Endgame Basics: Solid endgame knowledge converts more wins and saves draws.
- Analyze Your Bullet Games: Review your games to identify common mistakes related to time pressure, and learn alternate lines to avoid repeating them.
- Pre-move and Quick Launches: In Bullet, use pre-moves where safe, and practice common tactical motifs so your responses become almost automatic.
Featured Game
Here is your most recent quick victory illustrating sharp play and a decisive finish:
Keep up the enthusiasm and keep sharpening your skills. Bullet is demanding but with consistent practice, you will see great progress!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Elngar | 6W / 2L / 1D | |
| ziad_zoz | 6W / 1L / 0D | |
| elaraby235 | 5W / 1L / 0D | |
| osuoja | 2W / 4L / 0D | |
| ibrahim_usuf | 3W / 2L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1333 | 1579 | 1936 | 1388 |
| 2023 | 1356 | 1580 | 1933 | 1370 |
| 2022 | 1621 | 1506 | ||
| 2021 | 1084 | 1556 | 1731 | 1506 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12W / 11L / 0D | 9W / 10L / 1D | 57.7 |
| 2023 | 153W / 118L / 13D | 151W / 120L / 8D | 67.0 |
| 2022 | 5W / 7L / 0D | 6W / 4L / 1D | 33.2 |
| 2021 | 92W / 66L / 6D | 96W / 67L / 2D | 58.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Defense | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Unknown | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Modern | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 41 | 23 | 16 | 2 | 56.1% |
| Philidor Defense | 38 | 13 | 22 | 3 | 34.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 34 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 58.8% |
| Petrov's Defense | 23 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 65.2% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 63.2% |
| Amar Gambit | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 56.2% |
| Amazon Attack | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Czech Defense | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Center Game | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Czech Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Old Steinitz Defense, Semi-Duras Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 44 | 25 | 19 | 0 | 56.8% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 30 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 14 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 21.4% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 61.5% |
| Petrov's Defense | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Evans Gambit: 5...Ba5 6.d4 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Czech Defense | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 55.6% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 4 |