asa kusa

Profile: asa kusa (aka azmsykr)

Meet asa kusa, widely recognized in the chess realm by the username azmsykr. A fierce competitor with a penchant for both strategy and surprises, this player’s journey reads like a rollercoaster—full of ups, downs, and occasional checkmate fireworks.

Rating & Playing Style

Starting modestly with rapid ratings hovering around the 200s in early 2024, asa kusa’s rapid rating exploded to an impressive peak of 585 by June 2025 — not bad for a chess player whose early attempts might have felt like trying to herd cats. Blitz and bullet have their charms too, boasting peak blitz rating at 339 and bullet at 251.

Known for mixing calculated aggression with a dash of unpredictability, asa kusa enjoys a balanced approach, winning slightly more often as Black (50.6% win rate) than as White (49% win rate). Early resignations appear in about 24% of games—perhaps the player's way of avoiding awkward losses or just a sneaky tactic to keep opponents guessing.

Opening Repertoire—The Classics and the Curious

• King's Pawn Opening: asa kusa’s bread and butter with a solid 51.8% rapid win rate across nearly 400 games.
• Scandinavian Defense: This is played often and tends to balance on a knife-edge with about a 50.6% win rate.
• Queen's Pawn Opening & Blackmar Gambit: A bit more aggressive here, especially with a warm 61.1% success in the Blackmar Gambit—clearly a gambler’s delight!

There’s also a cheeky streak in exploring less-traveled lines like the Alekhine’s Defense Maroczy Variation (where winning only 23% might not deter this player from experimentation) and the Van t Kruijs Opening.

Record & Rivalries

Over 1400 rapid games played with a cumulative 692 wins, 660 losses, and 52 draws—because every champion collects scars from worthy battles. Notably, asa kusa thrives best against opponents like brockstephenss and raph0ux, boasting a perfect win rate, while others like blibers remain elusive nemeses.

Memorable Matches

Recently, asa kusa dazzled with a quick-fire checkmate against Rajabedu in a blitz game ending in just 10 moves, showcasing not only tactical sharpness but the ability to seize opportunity swiftly. However, not all tales end happily; the loss to TacticalTitanrafa hints at the ever-present respect owed to formidable rivals.

Fun Fact & Quirks

Playing best at the witching hour (midnight is prime time!), asa kusa’s “TiltFactor” is impressively low at 12, meaning a bad game rarely ruins the next. Also, a penchant for early resignations might suggest a pragmatic mindset—why suffer needlessly when the queen can dance again next round?

In a Nutshell

Asa kusa is a player who blends steady improvement with flashes of brilliance and a healthy dose of humor manifested in experimental openings and timing preferences. Whether it’s rapid or blitz, this player reminds us all that chess is as much about character and fun as it is about pieces on the board.

Ready to outwit, outplay, and occasionally outrun losses, azmsykr continues their chess odyssey, one checkmate at a time.