Kévin Chevauché - The Tactical Maestro
Known online as chekev0973SMDF, Kévin Chevauché is a chess enthusiast whose battlefield spans bullet, blitz, rapid, and daily games. A player who can both dazzle and baffle, Kévin’s journey through the ranks reveals a tale of resilience, strategy, and occasionally, comically abrupt endings.
Rating Highlights
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1265 (Feb 2025) – proving speed is indeed a friend when combined with brains.
- Top Bullet Rating: 729 (Jan 2025) – where reflexes meet some serious pawn pushing.
- Best Blitz Score: 931 (May 2025) – lightning strikes and so does Kévin’s play.
- Daily Rating Peak: 890 (Feb 2025) – for those deep, contemplative endgames that could make even a monk sweat.
Playing Style & Personality
Kévin brings a tactical flair to his games, boasting a comeback rate of over 67%. This means when the chips are down and pieces are lost, he’s not just throwing in the towel but plotting an epic reversal. His endgame presence is notable, engaging in the final phase over half the time, with an average of nearly 58 moves before clinching victory.
However, don't expect Kévin to be politely drawn out every time – he has an early resignation rate of about 8%, indicating that even a tactical genius knows when it's time to say "enough" and plan for the next battle. His tilt factor is a modest 9, showing a human side beneath the calculations.
Opening Repertoire – The Favorites
When it comes to openings, Kévin enjoys mixing solid defenses with sneaky surprises:
- Modern Defense variants: Especially the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation where he boasts a perfect 100% win rate in bullet – opponents beware!
- Philidor Defense: A reliable and tactical setup, highlighted by an impressive 83% win rate in bullet games.
- King's Pawn Openings: A versatile choice, though sometimes yielding mixed results, proving chess is as much art as science.
Recent Battles: Triumph and Trials
Kévin’s most recent games are full of drama:
Victory against kaizenpzz in a Modern Defense battle where the game was abandoned, but the scoreboard definitely didn't lie – Kévin sealed the deal after a flurry of tactical strikes.
A tough loss to pawnyboy916 who managed to outwit Kévin in a Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, reminding us all that even the best have their off days.
Competitive Spirit and Stats
With over 800 wins spanning all formats, Kévin is no stranger to victories – nor losses. His win-loss-draw record highlights more wins than losses in bullet, rapid, blitz, and daily play. His favorite time to unleash brilliance? Oddly enough, early mornings at 4:00 AM, when the rest of the world sleeps and only the pawns dare move.
Fun Facts
- Kévin’s longest winning streak? A staggering 11 consecutive victories – probably fueled by coffee and chess memes.
- Victory by timeout happens a surprising number of times – patience is a virtue, but sometimes opponents just run out of it.
- His opponents often find themselves lost in his Modern Defense traps, especially those classic Mieses Kotrc twists.
In the grand chessboard of life, Kévin Chevauché is a player who combines tactical genius with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of unpredictability. Whether you're facing him online or watching his games unfold, expect a battle filled with clever moves, heartfelt struggles, and maybe the occasional resigned sigh.
