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Alex Kramer

Username: iKrameTrain

Location: Kentucky

Playing Since: 2015-05-07 (Active)

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Rapid: 865
2155W / 2181L / 98D
Blitz: 693
484W / 501L / 29D
Bullet: 834
1W / 6L / 0D

Ikrametrain: A Chess Journey of Dedication and Insight

From the early days of his chess career in 2017, Ikrametrain emerged as a determined and evolving player whose progress can be traced through the ups and downs of competitive play. Beginning with modest performances and a rapid rating that hovered around the mid-500s in his early games, he quickly demonstrated the resilience and thirst for improvement that would define his future successes.

Over the years, his rating curves in Rapid chess have shown a steady climb, reflecting a relentless commitment to refining his craft. His journey is marked by the impression of moving steadily upward—from his humble beginnings in 2017 to a rapid rating reaching over 1060 in 2024, and even as the numbers adjust to the ebb and flow of competition, his spirit never wanes. Equally impressive is his evolving performance in Blitz, where the fierce pace of the game has pushed him to master rapid thinking under time pressure.

Ikrametrain’s style on the board is characterized by both tactical awareness and an ability to carve out wins even from challenging positions. A comeback rate of nearly 70% and a flawless record when rallying after a material disadvantage speak to his psychological fortitude. His measured approach to each move—evidenced by a balanced number of moves in wins and losses—adds a layer of strategic depth to his play.

Not one to be pigeonholed into a single style, he has explored a wide array of openings with admirable success. From classical lines like the Ruy Lopez to innovative variations in the Scandinavian Defense, his openings repertoire not only underpins his competitive record but also mirrors his curiosity and willingness to experiment. His keen awareness during the endgame, combined with an early resignation rate that shows both respect for his opponents and self-assessment of inferior positions, further portrays a mature and thoughtful chess personality.

Beyond the raw numbers of win-loss records and rating histories, Ikrametrain’s time performance indicates a well-rounded player whose winning percentages vary intriguingly with different days of the week and hours of play. Whether battling opponents in the heat of a blitz encounter or navigating the strategic paths of a rapid game, his performance metrics reflect a dedication to continuous improvement across every dimension of chess.

Today, as his journey continues into the present and future, Ikrametrain stands as both a student and a practitioner of the game—a player whose record is a testament to perseverance, calculated risk-taking, and the pursuit of chess excellence.


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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 939
2024 1069
2023 704 972
2022 719 1007
2021 692 933
2020 755 915
2019 842 728
2018 531 746
2017 1029 698 576
Rating by Year2017201820192020202120222023202420251069531YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 28W / 39L / 0D 29W / 35L / 1D 46.1
2024 280W / 252L / 9D 254W / 266L / 13D 52.3
2023 178W / 167L / 10D 167W / 181L / 9D 52.6
2022 108W / 97L / 6D 101W / 103L / 5D 53.7
2021 149W / 151L / 6D 155W / 155L / 8D 50.2
2020 112W / 112L / 5D 114W / 121L / 3D 46.9
2019 84W / 71L / 7D 85W / 77L / 3D 49.9
2018 91W / 94L / 7D 94W / 102L / 5D 47.0
2017 10W / 32L / 0D 16W / 21L / 2D 44.8

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 3170 1549 1550 71 48.9%
Top Secret 308 150 154 4 48.7%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Ruy Lopez Opening Old Steinitz Defense 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Scotch Game 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Philidor Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Kings Pawn Opening 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Three Knights Opening 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Italian Game 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 663 317 323 23 47.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 0
Losing 12 4
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