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A_Katenov

Playing Since: 2020-04-01 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 1963
71W / 35L / 38D
Blitz: 2685
945W / 804L / 147D
Bullet: 1810
1W / 0L / 0D

Profile Summary: A_Katenov

Meet A_Katenov, a player whose blitz rating journey reads like an epic novel—starting near 1900 in 2020 and rocketing to a blistering peak of 2883 in May 2024. That’s not just progress, that's leveling up like a chess RPG hero smashing pawns and knights alike!

With nearly 2,000 blitz games under the belt, A_Katenov dominates the fast-paced battlefield with a win rate that keeps opponents on the edge of their seats. Notably, they have a longest winning streak of 11, proving they can keep the heat on without breaking a sweat, and a tilt factor of only 11—clearly a zen master who knows the importance of keeping calm while the clock ticks.

Their preferred openings reveal a penchant for classical yet dynamic play: strong performances with the Indian Game and the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation showcase a flexible, tactical mind. And if you thought London System was boring, try facing A_Katenov’s 55% win rate with it—clearly, the name belies the sting of these moves.

Known for deep, long battles (an average of 96 moves per win!), they relish complex endgames, turning even tricky positions into a victory with a 92.7% comeback rate. Lose a piece? No sweat, there’s nearly a 50% chance they still claw back to snag the win, proving chess resilience is their middle name (even if it’s not on the scoreboard).

Recent games also reveal another facet of their prowess: last recorded wins were by checkmate and resignation against strong contenders with ratings above 2600, cementing their status as a force to reckon with. Whether it's a solid Caro-Kann or a sharp, modern twist, A_Katenov's tactical fireworks leave opponents wondering if they accidentally signed up for a grandmaster's masterclass.

Off the board, expect a player who’s strategic and psychological savvy keeps them ready for battles especially around noon to early afternoon, when their winning chances soar above 60%. Beware if you challenge them on a Thursday or around 8 PM; those times are apparently their kryptonite.

In summary, A_Katenov is the ultimate blitz gladiator: a mix of endurance, precision, and a touch of chaos that makes every game unpredictable and thrilling. Sometimes, the king may fall, but this player’s spirit and rating sure keep rising!

"When in doubt, blitz it out!" — A_Katenov’s unofficial motto.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
gyg 1W / 0L / 0D
joshuagk27 1W / 0L / 0D
unmerciful_life 1W / 0L / 0D
dangduylinh 0W / 1L / 0D
genrikh_king 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
lagravesamuell 49W / 50L / 9D
Georgi Filev 14W / 19L / 2D
chesssknock 17W / 12L / 3D
bekturov_tamerlan 4W / 3L / 14D
Vasiliy Korchmar 5W / 13L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2704
2024 2702
2023 2740
2022 2607
2021 1810
2020 2267 1963
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Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 10W / 4L / 1D 6W / 7L / 1D 98.8
2024 131W / 100L / 22D 130W / 105L / 20D 99.5
2023 185W / 150L / 36D 179W / 161L / 30D 100.2
2022 128W / 125L / 15D 135W / 134L / 16D 92.9
2021 2W / 0L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 45.7
2020 60W / 24L / 21D 53W / 30L / 23D 81.2

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Indian Game 97 49 40 8 50.5%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 76 39 33 4 51.3%
Indian Game East Indian London System 57 33 21 3 57.9%
London System 49 27 19 3 55.1%
Alekhines Defense Modern Larsen Variation 43 23 17 3 53.5%
Kings Pawn Opening St George Defense 37 21 15 1 56.8%
Anderssen Opening 29 12 13 4 41.4%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 28 14 11 3 50.0%
Queens Gambit Declined Catalan Opening 27 13 12 2 48.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 25 14 9 2 56.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Open Accelerated Dragon Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 0
Losing 11 1