GMSaigoKasa – The Resilient Rook of Rapid Evolution
Rising from a modest Blitz rating of 1356 in 2020, GMSaigoKasa has evolved through the chess world much like a cell harnesses energy to thrive. Whether in Blitz, Rapid, or the lightning-fast Bullet format, every move tells a story of steady adaptation – a true biological marvel on the 64‐square battlefield.
Much like the mitochondria are the powerhouse of a cell, his tactical awareness fuels an impressive comeback rate of 84.69% and a remarkably low early resignation rate of 0.7%. Even after suffering a setback – a loss of a piece that might cripple an ordinary player – he stage-manages a miraculous recovery (one could say his resilience is as robust as cellular repair in nature!).
From Humble Beginnings to Peak Performance
- 2020: Blitz 1356 | Rapid 1786 | Bullet 757
- 2021: Blitz 1661 | Rapid 1896 | Bullet 1441
- 2022: Blitz 1831 | Rapid 2036 | Bullet 1706
- 2023: Blitz 1933 | Rapid 2091 | Bullet 1832 | Daily 1631
- 2024: Blitz 1964 | Rapid 2100 | Bullet 1912 | Daily 1631
- 2025: Blitz 1940 | Rapid 2031 | Bullet 1905
A Style as Precise as DNA Replication
Just as biology demands precision in replicating life’s blueprint, his game unfolds with methodical care: averaging around 71–73 moves per decisive result. His openings – from versatile Petrovs Defenses to dynamic variations like the Sicilian Delayed Alapin – showcase an arsenal reminiscent of a well-stocked cellular toolkit, ready to counter any environmental challenge.
Timing is Everything
His performance is not only measured in ratings but also in time – with win rates subtly fluctuating through the hours of the day. Whether on a Monday morning or a late Saturday night, his inner biological clock seems to work in harmony with the tempo of the game, striking with explosive accuracy at peak hours (sometimes clocking win rates as high as 66.67%).
In summary, GMSaigoKasa is a chess player whose journey is a living example of evolution under pressure. Steadily refining his strategy and adapting his gameplay like a cell reinventing itself, he continues to surprise opponents with creative tactics and unwavering resilience—truly a natural phenomenon on the board!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| basicsteadyplanmancm22 | 7W / 8L / 9D | View Games |
| benlto | 11W / 10L / 3D | View Games |
| ozairsaeed | 4W / 12L / 2D | View Games |
| vinayak715 | 9W / 5L / 3D | View Games |
| raimondasbutas | 7W / 7L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1905 | 1940 | 2067 | |
| 2024 | 1912 | 1964 | 2100 | 1631 |
| 2023 | 1832 | 1933 | 2091 | 1631 |
| 2022 | 1706 | 1831 | 2036 | |
| 2021 | 1441 | 1661 | 1896 | |
| 2020 | 757 | 1356 | 1786 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 271W / 316L / 41D | 262W / 322L / 41D | 78.1 |
| 2024 | 845W / 904L / 100D | 760W / 987L / 104D | 75.8 |
| 2023 | 1240W / 1289L / 147D | 1130W / 1369L / 159D | 76.4 |
| 2022 | 1958W / 1757L / 192D | 1830W / 1807L / 202D | 73.9 |
| 2021 | 1669W / 1494L / 147D | 1581W / 1587L / 148D | 73.1 |
| 2020 | 195W / 176L / 19D | 194W / 185L / 19D | 70.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 291 | 128 | 145 | 18 | 44.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 201 | 83 | 104 | 14 | 41.3% |
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 98 | 48 | 48 | 2 | 49.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 97 | 54 | 42 | 1 | 55.7% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 88 | 38 | 45 | 5 | 43.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 84 | 44 | 35 | 5 | 52.4% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 73 | 35 | 36 | 2 | 48.0% |
| Reti Opening Kingside Fianchetto Variation | 71 | 42 | 23 | 6 | 59.1% |
| Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game | 68 | 39 | 25 | 4 | 57.4% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 66 | 29 | 32 | 5 | 43.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game | 745 | 361 | 341 | 43 | 48.5% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 485 | 241 | 219 | 25 | 49.7% |
| Sicilian Defense Delayed Alapin Variation | 375 | 183 | 173 | 19 | 48.8% |
| Petrovs Defense | 357 | 178 | 162 | 17 | 49.9% |
| Philidor Defense | 254 | 137 | 109 | 8 | 53.9% |
| Petrovs Defense Classical Variation | 233 | 85 | 136 | 12 | 36.5% |
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 208 | 92 | 99 | 17 | 44.2% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 205 | 104 | 89 | 12 | 50.7% |
| French Defense Steiner Variation | 176 | 93 | 74 | 9 | 52.8% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 156 | 62 | 82 | 12 | 39.7% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game | 349 | 186 | 149 | 14 | 53.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 253 | 120 | 116 | 17 | 47.4% |
| Petrovs Defense | 242 | 109 | 123 | 10 | 45.0% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 230 | 113 | 107 | 10 | 49.1% |
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 207 | 96 | 100 | 11 | 46.4% |
| Sicilian Defense Delayed Alapin Variation | 186 | 102 | 74 | 10 | 54.8% |
| Philidor Defense | 161 | 71 | 83 | 7 | 44.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 141 | 59 | 73 | 9 | 41.8% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 139 | 70 | 64 | 5 | 50.4% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 122 | 67 | 47 | 8 | 54.9% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Delayed Alapin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 0 |
| Losing | 13 | 2 |