Profile Summary: Kadrian19
Meet Kadrian19, the chess enthusiast whose journey could easily be titled "From Zero to… also zero sometimes, but improving!" Starting off with a modest rapid rating hovering around 300 in 2021, Kadrian has shown true grit, perseverance, and a dash of stubbornness that eventually pushed their peak rapid rating all the way to an impressive 620 by mid-2025.
While their bullet and blitz beginnings were a bit rocky (with perfect scores of 800 — yes, but only a couple of games played before a quick nosedive), Kadrian’s true playground is the Rapid format. Here, they’ve played over a thousand games with nearly as many wins as losses, proving they’re not just making noise but putting up a real fight.
Opening Moves: Kadrian’s Signature Style
Preferring a blend of versatility and tactical surprise, Kadrian often dives into the Modern Defense and the King’s Pawn Opening. In particular, the King’s Pawn Opening boasts nearly a 50% win rate — not too shabby when your opponents aren’t sleeping on the job.
Don’t be fooled by their choice of openings like the Reti and Scandinavian Defense: Kadrian mixes straightforward play with a pinch of spicy unpredictability, keeping opponents on their toes and sometimes, just sometimes out of breath.
The Mental Game: Psychology and Strategy
With a ComebackRate of almost 74%, Kadrian certainly doesn’t give up easily. Even when losing material, they fight back with a decent 40% win rate after losing a piece. Still, the occasional tilt sneaks in, with a Tilt Factor of 10 — enough to remind us all they’re human but still impressive at refusing to throw in the towel.
The best time to catch Kadrian on the board? Around 8 PM — so maybe invite them over after dinner for a serious showdown, or a friendly game where the coffee’s strong, and the ideas stronger.
Memorable Moments & Stats
- Longest winning streak: 10 games in a row (because luck and skill had a brief truce).
- Known for the noble art of resignation after victory — over 350 wins by letting opponents admit defeat early.
- Favored endings with an average game length swinging around 50-60 moves; Kadrian loves a good long battle, not a quick knockout.
Recent Highlights
Among the freshest victories, Kadrian triumphed in a thrilling game against falguni50 by executing a cunning Alekhines Defense strategy, eventually forcing the opponent to throw in the towel at move 29. You can almost hear the sigh of relief from the crowd!
Not all days are perfect though, as shown in the latest game against Jihad_1424, which ended in a checkmate loss. But hey, even chess grandmasters aren’t immune to the occasional slip.
Fun Fact
Kadrian truly shines when playing underrated or tricky openings like the Englund Gambit, which has yielded an impressive 53% win rate in rapid — a sneaky choice that baffles many opponents but keeps Kadrian on their toes.
Whether you're a casual fan or a tactical monster, watching Kadrian’s games is a reminder that chess is as much about laughing at one’s mistakes as it is about chasing the win.
Keep an eye on this rising star — or better yet, challenge them if you dare!