About Kevin Joel Cori Quispe
Kevin Joel Cori Quispe is a Grandmaster, a prestigious title awarded by FIDE, marking him among the best chess players worldwide. Known for his sharp skills, especially in fast-paced games, Kevin enjoys blitz and bullet chess, where his lightning-fast tactics often leave opponents dazzled (or dazed!).
Playing Style & Strengths
Kevin's style combines deep strategic understanding with explosive tactical awareness. He often pushes the boundaries with bold opening choices and is particularly effective at comebacks, showcasing a whopping 88% comeback rate in blitz games.
- Preferred Time Control: Blitz and Bullet chess
- Endgame Frequency: A master at endgames, appearing in 84% of his games
- Tactical Skills: Strong ability to win after losing material (win rate ~52%)
- Psychology: Though competitive, he maintains a low tilt factor, meaning he rarely loses his cool.
Opening Repertoire
Kevin is versatile in openings, with a preference in blitz for classical and flexible lines that allow for rich middlegame battles:
- Blitz Favorites:
- Reti: King's Indian Attack – 54% win rate in 52 games
- English Opening (1...e6 2.Nf3 Nf6) – 68% win rate in 31 games
- Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo – 57% win rate
- Zukertort Opening and its Nimzo-Larsen variation – ~58% win rate
- Bullet Favorites:
- Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation – dominating 85% win rate
- Reti: King's Indian Attack – 67% win rate
- Classical Sicilian Richter-Rauser and other sharp lines
Career Highlights & Ratings
From his blitz beginnings in 2017 at around 1950 rating, Kevin catapulted to an astonishing peak blitz rating of 2907 in late 2019. In bullet, he reached a near superhuman peak of 2998 rating in December 2024. His rapid ascent and consistent performance make him a formidable force on the online chess battleground.
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2907 (Nov 2019)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2998 (Dec 2024)
- Total Blitz Wins: 1110 wins with a solid win-loss record over hundreds of games
- Total Bullet Wins: 194 wins showcasing impressive speed and precision
Notable Opponents & Rivalries
Kevin has battled a mix of elite and rising stars, with some intense statistical rivalries:
- Played the top blitz encounter against GM Dmitrij 62 times, with a close win-loss-draw mix (28-26-8).
- Regular clashes with 'jospem' with a challenging record (16 wins, 29 losses, 5 draws).
- Against 'nesty_javi_chess', he shows relentless spirit with 15 wins out of 35 games.
Fun Facts
- Kevin’s best time to play is around 2 AM — while most are snoozing, he’s busy making grandmaster moves!
- He’s no stranger to long battles, averaging about 80 moves in both wins and losses – a testament to his endurance and fighting spirit.
- Despite being a rapid blitz and bullet specialist, Kevin also maintains a composed and consistent performance during the late-night blitz marathons.