Epameinondas Kourousis (aka Diamantidis_13)
International Master – The Tactical Maestro
Meet Epameinondas Kourousis, a chess player whose handle "Diamantidis_13" shines as brightly as his International Master title from FIDE. He's not just another player counting pawns; he's a blitz and bullet wizard with a peak blitz rating roaring at an astonishing 2610 in early 2025!
Specializing in lightning-fast decisions, Epameinondas thrives under pressure, boasting an impressive comeback rate of over 87%. If you dare to take a piece from him, prepare for a fight – his win rate after losing material hovers near 48%, proving he’s a true chess gladiator.
Epameinondas' style can be summed up as resilient and sharp, favoring long endgames that last around 74 moves on winning streaks, but watch out—he’s been known to go on 14-game winning streaks when he's in full flow! His play peaks around 11 AM, perhaps fueling his brain with coffee and cunning strategies.
Opening Arsenal Highlights:
- Blitz favorite: His secret weapon "Top Secret" opening dominates with nearly 50% win rate over 6755 games – mystery and mastery rolled into one.
- English Opening (Symmetrical Variation): A perfect 2/2 record with white pieces – symmetry never looked so dangerous.
- Alekhine’s Defense and Caro-Kann: Both boast 100% success in his handful of appearances – a cherry on top of a versatile arsenal.
Recent Battles in the Arena:
Epameinondas recently clinched a hard-fought victory against LimeInTheCoconut using a sharp Caro-Kann Defense (Advance Tal Variation), winning by resignation – confirming this IM’s knack for grinding down opponents.
Of course, even the best taste a little defeat – his latest loss was a classic Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense Bayreuth Variation encounter against Miamichess, but like any resilient competitor, he bounces right back.
Fun Fact:
With a tilt factor as low as 10 (meaning he rarely lets frustration shake him), Epameinondas is practically the zen monk of the 64 squares. Just don’t get caught in his web – his opponents’ win rates can drop as low as the Arctic!
All in all, Epameinondas Kourousis is a fierce, clever, and consistently improving player who strikes the perfect balance between tactical fireworks and strategic endurance. Watching this International Master at work is like witnessing a grandmasterclass in resilience, skill, and, occasionally, a dash of cheeky brilliance.