Kadinovs

Profile Summary: Kadinovs

Meet Kadinovs, the chess enthusiast whose love for the game shines brightest in rapid time controls. With a preferred speed of play like a caffeine-fueled chess ninja, Kadinovs has dazzled on the virtual board with sharp tactics, a mix of solid openings, and a knack for comebacks.

Reaching a peak rapid rating of 619 in October 2024, Kadinovs showed serious flair in blitz as well, peaking at a swift 410 by the end of the year. Not to be outdone, the daily games boast a peak rating of 894 — proof that patience is also part of the arsenal.

Playing Style & Strengths

• ComEBACK DRAGON: With a comeback rate above 65%, Kadinovs never throws in the towel easily and fights tooth and nail even after losing material.
• Opening Repertoire: Fond of the Four Knights Game in blitz (with a solid 61% win rate), Three Knights Opening in rapid (73% wins!), and the Scandinavian Defense Closed where the win rate jumps to 71%.
• Game Length: Both wins and losses hover around an average of 45 moves — perfect blend of calculated strategy and timely aggression.
• Morning or Late Night? The best time to challenge Kadinovs is at 11 PM, when the Tilt Factor is low and focus is high.

Noteworthy Moments

- A sweet victory was clinched on May 24, 2025, in a quick 30-move game in the Horwitz Defense, with Kadinovs winning by resignation.
- Another shining moment featured a checkmate after just 29 moves in the King's Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation.
- Even the losses serve as valuable lessons – after all, who hasn’t fallen to a clever resignation or a sneaky endgame checkmate?

Record & Rivalries

Kadinovs plays with fierce determination, boasting impressive win rates against many opponents, including a flawless 100% record against players like s2e1b0a5 and lizysoria. However, the lifelong mortal enemy might just be atikosh — a perfectly balanced rivalry with close to a 48% win rate and many battles fought over 29 intense games.

Stats at a Glance

• Blitz: 80 wins - 86 losses - 4 draws
• Rapid: 185 wins - 202 losses - 17 draws
• Daily: 1 win - 1 loss
• Bullet: 1 win - 2 losses
• Longest winning streak: 9 games (because consistency is key!)
• Current winning streak: 1 game (always building momentum)

Fun Fact

Despite occasional tilt moments (Tilt Factor 7, to be exact), Kadinovs proves quick to bounce back with resilience and a smile, showing that chess is not just about winning — it’s about enjoying the ride, one pawn push at a time.

Ready to challenge this rapid dynamo? Watch out - the game might end quickly, but the fun lasts forever.

Rating Progression Highlights

Rating over time in Rapid play:

Impressive peak ratings:

• Blitz Peak: 410 (2024-12-16)
• Rapid Peak: 619 (2024-10-14)
• Daily Peak: 894 (2025-04-17)
• Bullet Peak: 315 (2025-01-05)