Kuba Lipski (aka Gekon14)
Meet Kuba Lipski, a chess enthusiast who dances gracefully with the chaos of the 64 squares. Known online as Gekon14, Kuba's journey through the chess world has been a rollercoaster of thrilling wins, tough lessons, and plenty of strategic surprises.
With a peak rapid rating of 761 achieved back in August 2021, Kuba has shown flashes of brilliance and tactical ingenuity that keep opponents on their toes. His favorite battlefields range from rapid to bullet and even daily chess, proving that no time control is safe from his creative assault.
While his blitz rating waltzes comfortably in the mid-300s, Kuba's style tells a story of resilience: a remarkable 74% comeback rate and a knack for clawing back even after losing a piece. You can often spot him lost deep in thought during those long, complicated endgames, embracing them with a frequency over 50% — a testimony to his stubborn will and love for chess endings.
His opening repertoire is eclectic but strategically sound, with a soft spot for the King's Pawn Opening and the ever-mysterious Scandinavian Defense. He’s not afraid to take risks; with win rates hovering around 40-50%, he balances aggression and caution, sometimes drawing battles into nail-biting finales.
Off the board, Kuba is the kind of player who keeps a cool head under pressure, even if his tilt factor of 15 suggests that sometimes the chess gods like to toy with him. His best time to play? The enigmatic early morning hours around 4 AM — the perfect hour for plotting checkmate before breakfast.
Speaking of checkmates, Kuba has clinched victories by delivering some spectacular kills: 153 wins ended by checkmate, while many opponents have sadly resigned to his strategic might 157 times. His losses? Well, let's just say that those have shaped him into the tenacious player he is today.
Among the tales from his recent games is a dazzling win against jutrov, where the final blow was served in a textbook checkmate, illustrating Kuba’s precision and flair. Whether he's up against friends or fierce rivals, Gekon14 plays chess with heart, humor, and relentless passion.
So if you ever face Kuba Lipski at the board, remember: he might surprise you at any moment. Just watch out for those sneaky Scandinavian counters and his knack for turning the tides when you least expect it. Chess is not just a game for Kuba — it’s an epic tale unfolding, move by move.
