Kevin Giguere (aka giguere97)
Meet Kevin Giguere, a chess adventurer navigating the 64 squares with a blend of determination, occasional brilliance, and a pinch of humor. Kevin's journey through the world of online chess is nothing short of a rollercoaster, boasting a peak rapid rating of 571 in early 2025 and a daily rating climbing as high as 617. His blitz battles have seen him reach a sharp peak of 328, proving he's no stranger to quick thinking under pressure.
Playing Style & Stats
Kevin's games often stretch deep into the middle and endgame, averaging about 49 moves per win and 62 moves per loss, suggesting a player who enjoys the fight till the last piece—win or lose. His perseverance pays off: a remarkable 65% comeback rate after setbacks showcases a spirit that refuses to quit. However, even Kevin admits to a tilt factor of 7, which might explain some of those “How did I just blunder THAT?” moments we all love to witness.
Openings & Tactical Flair
Kevin favors the Queens Pawn Opening family like a warm blanket, with respectable success in various Zukertort and Chigorin variations. When feeling adventurous, he throws in the Englund Gambit—because why not spice up your rapid games with a gambit that both confuses opponents and keeps his own adrenaline racing? He also has a knack for the King's Pawn Opening, achieving a winning rate over 50% in several time formats, especially in Bullet where he proudly hits a 75% win rate. His games show a tactical edge balanced with strategic patience.
Recent Battles & Memorable Moments
Kevin's recent victories often come through the art of checkmate, gracefully seizing the finish line with technique and style. In one striking game, he handily defeated "1levas" by checkmate in a Queens Pawn Mikenas Defense showdown, demonstrating his skillful handling of the middle game and wrathful endgame. Of course, defeat visits him from time to time—after all, even grandmasters have off days. His losses often come by resignation, a testament to his respect for the game and his opponents.
Psychological Quirks & Gaming Hours
Fun fact: Kevin’s “best time of day to play” is midday around 12:00, likely fueled by equal parts caffeine and chess spirit. His win rates by hour reveal he's most lethal around noon and early afternoon, with a striking 60% success near noon hours—sorry night owls, Kevin shines in the light! He wins more often when playing as White (46%) but don’t count him out on Black pieces, where he still applies pressure with a solid 45% win rate. Beware his early resignations—they are relatively rare (around 3.8%), but when they happen, it’s probably because Kevin just spotted an opponent’s sneaky tactic and said, “Well played, you got me.”
Opponent Records & Rivalries
Kevin has battled tirelessly against users like "anniefantaisie" (69 games) and "joggg789" (35 battles) with mixed outcomes—because what's chess without a little friendly rivalry? Impressively, against many opponents, Kevin boasts a perfect or near-perfect win rate, so challenge wisely if you want to take him on!
Summary
In sum, Kevin Giguere is the quintessential online chess enthusiast: a fighter with a respectful spirit, an openness to experimentation, and a sense of humor that helps him shrug off losses and celebrate wins alike. Whether it's rapid, blitz, bullet, or daily chess, "giguere97" remains a player to watch and worth cheering for... or nervously preparing to face.
May your pawns always promote, Kevin!
