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Eivind Grunt Kreken FM

Username: EGK_06

Playing Since: 2019-07-02 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1389
58W / 47L / 3D
Rapid: 2298
11W / 2L / 2D
Blitz: 2638
936W / 859L / 198D
Bullet: 2664
617W / 450L / 83D

Eivind Grunt Kreken: The Relentless FIDE Master

Meet Eivind Grunt Kreken, better known on the chess battlefield as EGK_06, a fighter who earned the prestigious title of FIDE Master and keeps his opponents on their toes with a cunning mix of strategy and speed.

Since stepping into the competitive scene, Eivind has danced through the ranks with a blitz rating peaking at a towering 2752 in December 2024, while his bullet rating soared to a fantastic 2716 by early 2025. Playing fast and furious, yet precise enough to maintain a striking win rate, this player truly excels in rapid-fire chess duels.

Playing Style & Tactics

Eivind’s style is no secret—well, almost. His most played opening is intriguingly labeled “Top Secret,” keeping adversaries guessing, but when he unveils it, victories follow. He pairs this mysterious repertoire with the Caro-Kann and the Bird’s Opening Dutch variation, proving versatility and mastery over various chess traps and surprises.

Endgames? He loves them, diving deep with an impressive 76.5% endgame frequency, proving that Eivind isn’t just a quick flyer but a sturdy strategist who grinds out wins when the board narrows. With a comeback rate topping over 81%, giving up is never on his agenda.

The Numbers Game

Behind the scenes, Eivind's stats paint a picture of fierce competition and tactical prowess:

  • Blitz record: 904 Wins - 814 Losses - 178 Draws
  • Bullet record: 657 Wins - 480 Losses - 90 Draws
  • Rapid record: 13 Wins - 2 Losses - 2 Draws (Small sample, but strong!)
  • Daily games show solid steady play with a 54% win rate

His longest winning streak of 17 games hints at moments when Eivind enters unstoppable “chess zen” mode, only balanced by a longest losing streak of 14—because even the best stumble, right?

Psychological Edge

Eivind’s tilt factor—a measure of emotional resilience—is impressively low, showing cool nerves under pressure (except when it’s getting close to bedtime, where he’s been spotted playing strongest at 1 AM!). His opponents need to beware his knack for playing better after losing a piece—a true sign of a fighter who turns adversity into opportunity.

Last Battles

In recent fiery encounters, Eivind’s games revealed a sharp tactical eye and thick skin: he scored wins against top-rated opponents by resignation and sacrificed gracefully when outmatched. One memorable victory featured swift pressure culminating in a resigned opponent, while another close loss showed that even EGK_06 respects a well-played checkmate.

In Conclusion

Eivind Grunt Kreken is not just a name on the leaderboard but a force of nature on the chessboard—equipped with secret weapons, endurance, and a sprinkle of midnight madness, ready to puzzle and outwit anyone daring enough to sit opposite him.

Follow EGK_06 for a rollercoaster ride of strategic brilliance and fast-paced chess battles—because this FIDE Master knows how to keep the game exciting, one move at a time!


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Coach Chesswick

Feedback for Eivind Grunt Kreken (EGK_06)

Great to see your active play in Chess960 and standard formats, with strong results against tough opponents. Here are some constructive insights to help you continue improving:

Strengths

  • Adaptability: Your comfort in the Chess960 variant shows your creativity and ability to handle unfamiliar positions well.
  • Tactical Awareness: In your recent wins, you demonstrated precise calculation and sharpness, for example, successfully maneuvering to win material and convert advantages.
  • Endgame Technique: You showed good technique in complex endgame positions, efficiently converting material and leveraging zugzwang and tactics to secure wins.
  • Opening Repertoire: You maintain solid and flexible openings, often playing consistent moves that maintain equality or better from the outset across various positions.

Areas to Improve

  • Handling Pressure in Complex Middle Games: In some losses, you encountered difficulties in complex middle game positions involving pawn structure weaknesses or piece activity. Working on strategic concepts and planning in these scenarios will round out your play.
  • Time Management: Although you manage your clock well mostly, a few games ended on time losses or near time pressure. Prioritize allocating time effectively in critical moments to avoid rushed decisions.
  • Defensive Resilience: Strengthening defensive techniques to better withstand strong attacks or counterplay can help reduce losses in tough games. Aim to stay calm and find resourceful moves under attack.
  • Opening Depth: Exploring deeper theoretical ideas and typical plans in your chosen openings might help you gain early advantages and avoid passive positions.

Suggested Study Focus

  • Strategic Training: Study pawn structures and typical plans for both sides; this will help in shaping middlegame plans more confidently.
  • Tactical Drills: Continue solving pattern-based tactics regularly to sustain and sharpen your calculation skills.
  • Endgame Practice: Review common endgame motifs and practice technique in rook endgames, pawn endgames, and minor piece endings.
  • Time Management Techniques: Experiment with pre-move planning and using incremental time efficiently to avoid time trouble.

Keep up the excellent work! Your resilience and creativity stand out, and with focused study on the areas noted, you'll continue to climb higher ratings and performance levels.



🆚 Opponent Insights

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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2664 2284 2298
2024 2504 2610 1389
2023 2475 2442 1974
2022 2412 2366 1972
2021 2345 2216 1901
2020 2195 2034 1816 1380
2019 1800 2021 1652 1422
Rating by Year201920202021202220232024202526641380YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 188W / 144L / 37D 169W / 162L / 39D 94.5
2024 190W / 140L / 38D 173W / 162L / 31D 87.9
2023 64W / 37L / 13D 67W / 34L / 16D 83.2
2022 79W / 50L / 13D 64W / 62L / 17D 87.4
2021 131W / 113L / 19D 135W / 122L / 17D 71.1
2020 156W / 148L / 32D 149W / 162L / 20D 73.2
2019 120W / 64L / 5D 91W / 89L / 5D 66.1

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 90 45 39 6 50.0%
Unknown 89 49 40 0 55.1%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 64 39 22 3 60.9%
Alekhine Defense 64 35 22 7 54.7%
Scandinavian Defense 53 22 28 3 41.5%
French Defense 48 28 15 5 58.3%
Amazon Attack 45 27 15 3 60.0%
Czech Defense 45 25 18 2 55.6%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 44 23 15 6 52.3%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 41 16 20 5 39.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 116 66 40 10 56.9%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 68 31 31 6 45.6%
French Defense 62 32 25 5 51.6%
French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation 53 33 17 3 62.3%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 51 30 19 2 58.8%
Modern 50 23 20 7 46.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 43 24 16 3 55.8%
Scandinavian Defense 31 18 11 2 58.1%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 29 11 16 2 37.9%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 28 18 9 1 64.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Defense 9 9 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense 6 1 5 0 16.7%
Unknown 6 5 1 0 83.3%
King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Bobotsov-Korchnoi-Petrosian Variation 6 1 4 1 16.7%
Amar Gambit 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Amazon Attack 3 2 1 0 66.7%
French Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 17 1
Losing 14 0
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