botvinn1kk

Profile Summary: botvinn1kk

Meet botvinn1kk, the chess enthusiast who's been making waves in the blitz and rapid scene with a rollercoaster ride of ratings and an admirable fighting spirit. Although their peak blitz rating hit a modest 536 in early 2024, and a rapid peak of 1128 in mid-2025, botvinn1kk’s journey is nothing short of a heroic saga of ups, downs, and those oh-so-satisfying comeback victories.

With over 640 blitz games under their belt, botvinn1kk’s win-loss record reads like a tale of grit: 290 wins against 324 losses sprinkled with a handful of draws. The rapid format is less populated but just as intense, boasting a 40% win rate from 10 games. While sometimes outpaced, botvinn1kk refuses to submit easily, sporting an impressive longest winning streak of 10 games and an ironically matching longest losing streak — talk about a rollercoaster!

Opening plays are both a passion and a battlefield for them. The King’s Pawn Opening is their trusty steed with a solid 57% win rate over 109 games, while the French Defense isn’t far behind at nearly 59%. However, the Scandinavian Defense seems to be their Achilles' heel with just a 26% win rate — but hey, nobody’s perfect. Their rapid repertoire includes a charming mix of the French Defense variations and the Bishop’s Opening Berlin Defense, showing they enjoy mixing strategy with a dash of unpredictability.

A quick glance at their style reveals a player who confidently resigns early about 31% of the time — possibly saving energy for the thrilling endgame battles that occur nearly 29% of their matches. Botvinn1kk has a knack for clawing back from difficult situations too, boasting a 53% comeback rate! Even after losing a piece, they manage to snag a win just over 43% of the time, proving resilience is their middle name.

Time of day also plays a role in their success. Don’t challenge botvinn1kk at midnight or the early morning hours; their win rate peaks at an eye-popping 67% around 12 AM! Afternoon matches around 15:00 and early evening games also see strong performances, showcasing some well-timed chess mojo.

If you zoom into recent battles, botvinn1kk had some exciting games on June 2, 2025. For instance, in a blitz duel using the Bishop’s Opening, botvinn1kk boldly sacrificed material for position, leading to a swift win by abandonment. Yet, like all great warriors, they also tasted defeat that day, notably in a sharp French Defense Knight Variation Two Knights Variation game where their opponent capitalized on a timely error to seal the deal.

Whether crushing less rated foes (where botvinn1kk shines with an 83% win rate) or daring to take on stronger adversaries (a tougher 16% win rate), this player approaches every game with competitive spirit and humor – making them a delight to follow on the battlefield of 64 squares.

So, if you see botvinn1kk online, remember: behind that username lies a player who never backs down without a fight, occasionally resigns early (because who likes wasting time?), and is always ready to spring tactical surprises on unsuspecting opponents. Challenge accepted!