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Bastian Ka

Username: kaba4891

Playing Since: 2019-04-21 (Active)

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Daily: 971
50W / 35L / 2D
Rapid: 703
108W / 125L / 10D
Blitz: 548
298W / 298L / 21D
Bullet: 192
380W / 387L / 2D

Profile: Kaba4891

Kaba4891’s chess journey is one of steady evolution and versatile mastery. Emerging on the scene in 2019 with a promising start in Daily chess—opening with a rating of 885 and experiencing the early challenges of competitive play—they demonstrated determination despite facing setbacks. Over time, their dedication transformed into a robust competitive profile across multiple formats.

In 2024, Kaba4891 began to carve out a reputation as a rising force. By that year, their Daily rating soared to 1108, while their Rapid, Blitz, and Bullet games showcased an enticing blend of creativity and tenacity. Their performance in Blitz and Bullet—even though the ratings started modestly—revealed a strategic understanding that evolved with experience. The following year, 2025, brought a renewed balance across game modes, with improved blitz numbers and a solid presence in Rapid play, exemplifying a commitment to refining every aspect of their game.

Known for a disciplined playing style, Kaba4891 boasts a keen endgame focus with an endgame frequency exceeding 55% and an impressive average of over 51 moves in wins. Their willingness to press on even when disadvantaged is reflected in a remarkable 100% win rate after losing a piece—a testament to their tactical awareness and comeback spirit, with a comeback rate hovering around 62%. This blend of resilience and tactical depth underlines a player who is not easily dissuaded by early setbacks.

Equally comfortable with a variety of openings, Kaba4891’s repertoire spans from the classical Queen’s Pawn openings to the aggressive Englund Gambit and the flexible London System, several of which have seen them achieve perfect win percentages in specific lines. Their explorations in opening theory, combined with calculated risk-taking, have enabled them to frequently disrupt opponents’ preparations.

Time and tactical parameters also color their profile. Analysis of win rates by day and hour indicates peak performance during certain periods – with notable success in the early morning and at specific hours like 3 AM and 5 AM, as well as strong weekend results. A longest win streak of six games punctuates a record that is built on consistency and continuous refinement.

Off the board, Kaba4891’s psychological resilience is evident. With a modest tilt factor and a significant difference in performance between rated and casual play, they exhibit a calm and measured approach that keeps them focused under pressure. Their chess biography is a story of growth, adaptability, and the unyielding desire to learn, making them a noteworthy and inspiring figure in the chess community.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
joesonid 1W / 0L / 0D
stellarart 0W / 1L / 0D
seonar22 1W / 0L / 0D
dengrebtsov 1W / 0L / 0D
eternitywizard 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
krishola_2 3W / 0L / 0D
rudgey82 3W / 0L / 0D
slorenz83 0W / 3L / 0D
mangusolson 2W / 0L / 0D
snipertim777 1W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 282 436 750 1019
2024 275 390 737 1108
2019 754
Rating by Year2019202420251108275YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 194W / 154L / 5D 161W / 187L / 4D 47.6
2024 57W / 48L / 3D 40W / 65L / 2D 58.6
2019 0W / 2L / 0D 0W / 2L / 0D 62.0

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 119 57 62 0 47.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 44 28 16 0 63.6%
Englund Gambit 42 27 15 0 64.3%
Pirc Defense 41 18 23 0 43.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 33 16 17 0 48.5%
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 21 8 13 0 38.1%
Pirc Defense Classical Variation 19 9 10 0 47.4%
Indian Game 17 12 5 0 70.6%
Unknown Opening 16 6 9 1 37.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 16 9 7 0 56.2%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 126 56 67 3 44.4%
Top Secret 11 6 4 1 54.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 4 1 2 1 25.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Pirc Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Modern Defense with 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Indian Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Pirc Defense Classical Schlechter Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 108 46 58 4 42.6%
Top Secret 45 28 17 0 62.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Indian Game East Indian London System 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Indian Game 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Pirc Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 64 37 25 2 57.8%
Top Secret 7 3 4 0 42.9%
Indian Game London System 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Gambit Declined Marshall Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 1
Losing 12 0