Dzenis Kapic — The Brave Warrior of the Chessboard
Known online as dzenis12345, Dzenis Kapic is a chess enthusiast whose journey through the ranks is nothing short of a roller coaster—sometimes thrilling, occasionally bumpy, but always full of heart. With a style marked by both resilience and a dash of unpredictability, Dzenis has battled opponents across Blitz, Bullet, Rapid, and Daily formats with a distinctly tenacious spirit.
Chess Career Highlights
Despite rating fluctuations that could rival a knight’s zigzag path, Dzenis has shown remarkable persistence. From comfortably cruising in Daily chess with a peak rating near the 950 mark back in 2018, to embracing the fast and fiery realms of Blitz and Bullet games in recent years, this player is no stranger to both the thrill of victory and the sting of defeat. In Blitz alone, Dzenis has logged nearly 460 games, accumulating 113 wins, 144 losses, and 14 draws — proof that sometimes the battle is as important as the result.
Signature Moves & Favorite Openings
A true tactician at heart, Dzenis exhibits a penchant for the Queen's Pawn Opening, especially the Zukertort and its Chigorin Variation, maintaining undefeated win-loss records in these lines for Blitz games — talk about sticking to what works! With solid results also emerging from the King’s Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation and the crafty Reti Opening, Dzenis knows how to keep opponents guessing.
A Battle-Tested Mind
Dzenis sports a comeback rate of 60%, turning tough games into opportunities for glory, and somehow manages to maintain a 100% win rate after losing a piece—perhaps a case of “losing material but winning hearts.” When the going gets tough, Dzenis rarely tilts, with a surprisingly low tilt factor of 8, showing admirable mental discipline even in trying blunders and setbacks.
Game Stats and Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: a respectable 6 games (can probably count on fingers)
- Average moves per win/loss: about 51 moves — patient and methodical until the end
- White pieces win rate: 46.3%; Black pieces win rate: 35.9% (Ladies and gentlemen, White is slightly luckier)
- Early resignation rate: 10.4% — sometimes the best move is to admit defeat gracefully and come back stronger
- Best playing hours: Early mornings and late nights show promising win rates, especially at 7AM and 4AM (maybe a night owl or an early bird... or both)
Recent Encounters
In a dazzling display of skill, Dzenis recently clinched a checkmate victory against davidganovsky in a tense Birds Opening battle, showcasing tactical flair and composure under pressure. But every hero has his challenges—Dzenis also endured a tough checkmate loss against StefRec, reminding us all that sometimes the chess gods are mischievous.
Fun Tidbit
While Dzenis might not be storming grandmaster ranks just yet, the dedication is clear: hundreds of games played, hundreds of lessons learned, and a love for the game that shines through every well-fought match. If perseverance were a chess piece, Dzenis would be the queen—powerful, versatile, and unstoppable.
Follow along as dzenis12345 continues to carve an epic saga of battles, blunders, and brilliance on the 64 squares!
