Profile Summary: ImAKiwi12
Meet ImAKiwi12, the rapid-fire chess enthusiast who treats the board like a battleground and their pieces like tiny warriors ready for glory (or occasional defeat). With a peak rapid rating nudging just above 1200 in May 2025, they've proven to be a consistent competitor who’s never afraid to mix it up in the heat of battle.
Playing Style
Preferring the Rapid time control, ImAKiwi12 approaches each game with a puzzle lover’s curiosity and a pinch of fiery Kiwi tenacity. Their average winning game lasts about 53 moves, which means they're not just fast—they’re thorough. The player's endgame frequency is nearly 50%, suggesting they truly enjoy the marathon of chess, not just the sprints.
Speaking of psychology, watch out around midnight—this is their best time of day to play, when brainpower peaks and opponents might just catch those sneaky blunders! The tilt factor is low (around 10), so they don’t rage-quit too often, though a 6.5% early resignation rate hints at a healthy dose of pragmatism—or maybe “better safe than sorry” philosophy.
Opening Repertoire
It’s safe to say ImAKiwi12 is an English Opening aficionado. The four knights Nimzowitsch variation and the Anglo-Scandinavian defense are among their favorite setups, boasting solid 60%+ win rates in rapid games. They also dabble seriously in the French Defense, especially the Advance Nimzowitsch System—because who doesn’t enjoy a bit of “French flair” in their chess fights?
Battle Highlights
Throughout the years, ImAKiwi12 has played over 1200 rapid games, with a total win count close to 600—a near 50% win rate that’s nothing to scoff at. Their blitz and bullet records tell tales of high-paced thrill-seeking with mixed fortunes; bullet might not be their favorite (peak rating around mid 500s), but in blitz, they hover comfortably around 600–700 points.
This player knows the value of resilience, boasting a comeback rate near 80% and a win rate after losing a piece at about 48%. In other words, losing a knight or a rook doesn’t mean the end—it means the game is just heating up. Their longest winning streak is a commendable 9 games, but beware the pesky 10-game losing streak that shows even Kiwi knights can wobble.
Recent Performances
As of June 2025, ImAKiwi12 continues to keep the pressure on with recent victories by checkmate and resignation, often deploying the elegant French Defense or tricky English Opening lines. Despite a few hiccups, this player’s passion for the game never fades, proving that true chess warriors persevere regardless of setbacks.
Fun Facts
- Favorite time to play: Midnight magic hours, when the rest of the world sleeps but the pawns march on.
- Strategy signature: Loves a good Nimzowitsch line or French Defense Advance - a combo of cunning and classical.
- Psychological superpower: Can bounce back from adversity with a nearly 80% comeback rate - the true Kiwi fighting spirit!
- Opponent kryptonite: The dreaded Lord4747 seems to be a friendly rival, with ImAKiwi12 holding a strong winning record against them.
Notable Game Snapshot
Here’s a taste of ImAKiwi12’s masterful play from a recent win featuring a deadly French Defense Advance Paulsen Attack where, after a tense 41 moves, the opponent couldn't resist resigning.
[[Pgn|1. e4 e6 2. e5 d5 3. d4 c5 4. Nf3 Nc6 5. c3 Nh6 6. Bb5 Qb6 7. a4 a6 8. Bd3 Nf5 9. O-O cxd4 10. cxd4 Nfxd4 11. Be3 Bc5 12. Nbd2 Nxf3+ 13. Nxf3 Bxe3 14. fxe3 Qxe3+ 15. Kh1 O-O 16. Re1 Qb6 17. b3 Qc7 18. Qc2 Bd7 19. Bxh7+ Kh8 20. Ng5 Nxe5 21. Bd3 Qxc2 22. Bxc2 Ng4 23. Rf1 Ne3 24. Rf2 Nxc2 25. Rxc2 f6 26. Nf3 Rac8 27. Nh4 Kh7 28. Re2 e5 29. Rd2 d4 30. Nf3 b5 31. a5 Be6 32. b4 Rc4 33. Rb1 Rfc8 34. Rdd1 Bg4 35. Rf1 e4 36. Nd2 Be2 37. Rfe1 Bd3 38. Rb2 Rc1 39. Rg1 e3 40. Nf3 Rxg1+ 41. Kxg1 Rc1+ 0-1|fen|8/6pk/p4p2/Pp6/1P1p4/3bpN2/1R4PP/2r3K1>]
