Meet k343: The Bullet Barrage Maestro
Once upon a chessboard, deep in the digital realms of Chess.com, there emerged a player known simply as k343. An enigmatic tactician with a flair for bullet and blitz games, k343 has dazzled opponents with lightning-fast moves and razor-sharp strategies.
Ratings & Records
Since bursting onto the scene in 2017, k343 has climbed from a modest 1266 rating up to an impressive peak of 2506 in Bullet and 2505 in Blitz. Not one to shy away from rapid play, they've also pushed their Rapid rating to a respectable over 2000.
With over 7,600 wins in Bullet alone and a blast of over 1,200 wins in Blitz, their winning streak hasn't just been a flash in the pan — their longest streak hitting a staggering 51 consecutive victories. And currently? Still on a hot streak with 3 wins in a row!
Opening Choices: A Modern Mystery
Playing an eclectic mix of openings, k343 shows a fondness for the Modern Defense variants and the ever-tricky London System. Their favorite bullet opening is the Modern Defense, wielded with a solid ~59% win rate across >2000 games. Don’t let those fancy names scare you — k343 knows exactly how to make pawns dance and knights prance.
Style & Strengths
Average moves per win hover around 74 moves, proving k343 loves a well-fought battle rather than quick tricks. Their psychological resilience is legendary, with an impressive 89.6% comeback rate after losing positions, and prepare to be dazzled: a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece!
And if you’re wondering about tilt? Fear not. With a very modest tilt factor of 9, k343 handles losses with grace and bounces back quicker than you can say “checkmate.”
When They Play
Enhancing this legend’s profile, k343 tends to be strongest in the early mornings and evenings (even boasting a 71% win rate at midnight!), proving they are both a sunrise strategist and a night owl ninja.
A Glimpse of Glory: Recent Victory
In their latest winning masterpiece, k343 crushed the competition using the classic Slav Defense - Exchange Symmetrical Line (ECO D14), finishing in style by resignation after a graceful and unyielding assault. The game lasted an intense but efficient 11 moves — sometimes genius simply doesn’t need to drag on.
Defying Defeats
Every great champion has lost battles, and k343’s losses come from valiant struggles against tough foes. Even after setbacks, this player has displayed consistent improvement and an unstoppable hunger for the next win.
Final Check
In the land of rapid-fire moves and artery-pumping time battles, k343 reigns as a fearless tactician, resourceful strategist, and most importantly, a formidable opponent you better not underestimate. Whether it’s bullet, blitz, or rapid, the name k343 is one opponents dread to see staring back from the board.
So, if you fancy a challenge, be sure to bring your best game — because k343 doesn’t just play chess, they battle it.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| densetsu | 33W / 28L / 0D | |
| Henrik Dalsgaard | 40W / 17L / 1D | |
| Marko Pavlovic | 48W / 8L / 2D | |
| pawn1000k | 36W / 11L / 0D | |
| limi66 | 39W / 6L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2429 | 2504 | ||
| 2021 | 2350 | |||
| 2020 | 2167 | 2505 | 2029 | |
| 2019 | 2165 | 2463 | 1929 | |
| 2018 | 1997 | 2346 | ||
| 2017 | 2067 | 2295 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 296W / 197L / 26D | 250W / 212L / 39D | 86.7 |
| 2021 | 564W / 446L / 72D | 522W / 485L / 70D | 81.3 |
| 2020 | 2001W / 1334L / 195D | 1852W / 1450L / 195D | 77.5 |
| 2019 | 934W / 328L / 90D | 865W / 416L / 58D | 81.5 |
| 2018 | 633W / 376L / 98D | 569W / 412L / 71D | 84.7 |
| 2017 | 195W / 79L / 16D | 196W / 85L / 16D | 84.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Defense with | 2099 | 1243 | 742 | 114 | 59.2% |
| London System | 1275 | 762 | 423 | 90 | 59.8% |
| Indian Game East Indian London System | 871 | 523 | 298 | 50 | 60.0% |
| Modern Defense Standard Line | 742 | 414 | 289 | 39 | 55.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 486 | 259 | 197 | 30 | 53.3% |
| Indian Game | 458 | 281 | 153 | 24 | 61.4% |
| Modern Defense Standard Two Knights Variation | 432 | 252 | 161 | 19 | 58.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 427 | 279 | 126 | 22 | 65.3% |
| Modern Defense Averbakh Variation | 375 | 210 | 138 | 27 | 56.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Symmetrical Variation | 331 | 176 | 133 | 22 | 53.2% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System | 319 | 160 | 127 | 32 | 50.2% |
| Modern Defense with | 284 | 143 | 130 | 11 | 50.4% |
| Indian Game East Indian London System | 246 | 141 | 87 | 18 | 57.3% |
| Modern Defense Standard Line | 191 | 95 | 77 | 19 | 49.7% |
| Indian Game | 117 | 68 | 39 | 10 | 58.1% |
| Indian Game London System | 115 | 65 | 39 | 11 | 56.5% |
| Modern Defense Standard Two Knights Variation | 78 | 39 | 34 | 5 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 67 | 39 | 20 | 8 | 58.2% |
| Modern Defense Standard Pseudo Austrian Attack | 66 | 30 | 34 | 2 | 45.5% |
| Modern Defense Averbakh Variation | 61 | 30 | 26 | 5 | 49.2% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Defense with | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Indian Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern Defense Standard Line | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Modern Defense Three Pawns Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern Defense Standard Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening English Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense Main Line Kholmov System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 51 | 3 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |