becauseoftheKING - Chess Conqueror Extraordinaire
In the vast and thrilling kingdom of online chess, becauseoftheKING reigns supreme. Emerging onto the scene with a blitz rating that swiftly climbed from the humble 1382 in late 2020 to an astonishing peak of 2404 by January 2025, this player combines sharp tactics with a relentless fighting spirit. Not one to shy away from the heat of battle, becauseoftheKING has mastered the rapid pace of bullet chess too, reaching a jaw-dropping rating of 2679 — a realm where only the fastest and the fiercest thrive.
Playing Style & Strengths
What sets becauseoftheKING apart is a unique blend of patience and aggression. With an average of over 80 moves per win, they certainly enjoy the long fights, making the endgame their favorite battlefield—an impressive 83% endgame frequency testifies to that. Not one to fold under pressure, their comeback rate after setbacks is a staggering 85%, proving resilience is their middle name.
Opening Wizardry
In the opening phase, the “Top Secret” strategy dominates, with a solid 51% win rate over thousands of blitz games. But watch out for their lethal use of the Van t Kruijs Opening, a move so sneaky it’s practically a chess ninja technique, and boasts a respectable 60% win rate in bullet.
The Stats Speak
- Total Wins: Over 7000 victories across all formats (including 5658 bullet wins!)
- Longest Winning Streak: An awe-inspiring 18 games in a row
- Clutch Factor: Wins on time and by resignation show a chess mind that both outthinks and outlasts opponents
- Psychological Mastery: Despite some inevitable losses, tilt factor is a low 12, proving mental toughness under fire
Memorable Recent Battles
One recent masterpiece was played on May 30, 2025, against Feu2000 using the Van t Kruijs Opening. In a game where becauseoftheKING showcased a slow-burning strategy culminating in queening the a-pawn at move 49 and winning on time at move 57, patience truly paid off.
Fun Facts
- Prefers to play between 10 AM and 12 PM, where the win rate hits all-time highs.
- Sometimes wins by letting the clock do the talking—becauseofftheKING knows time is the ultimate opponent.
- Has a quirky streak of loving "Top Secret" openings — maybe the real secret is never revealing all the tricks!
To sum it up, becauseoftheKING doesn’t just play chess — they stage a royal conquest on the 64 squares, one game at a time. Whether it’s blitz, rapid, bullet, or daily chess, this enigmatic player commands respect, wit, and a dash of cheeky brilliance.
Long live the King!