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.
