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kahten

Playing Since: 2024-01-22 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 522
240W / 231L / 18D
Blitz: 524
415W / 385L / 10D
Bullet: 326
2272W / 2287L / 37D

Profile Summary: kahten

Meet kahten, a resilient and relentless chess enthusiast whose battles on the 64 squares reveal a player both passionate and persistent. With a peak Rapid rating of 621 in early 2024, and steadily climbing Blitz and Bullet ratings peaking at 521 and 422 respectively, kahten demonstrates a well-rounded skill set across all fast-paced formats.

Not one to shy away from tough competition, kahten has played over 2,100 Bullet games and maintained a near-even win/loss ratio, showcasing nerves of steel and the tactical flair necessary to survive the bullet arena where time is the true opponent. Rapid and Blitz statistics echo a similar story: a player who battles fiercely whether under rapid fire or lightning speed, never quite backing down.

Known for an impressive comeback rate of nearly 74%, kahten often bounces back from adversity like a chessboard phoenix. The psychological battlefield gets tricky here too, with an overall tilt factor of 12, meaning even kahten sometimes loses the cool—because hey, who doesn’t get frustrated when losing to a sneaky gambit or a missed fork?

Ever strategic, kahten’s average moves per win hover around 47, suggesting a patient approach, while losses tend to linger longer in games averaging nearly 54 moves—proof that kahten fights to the bitter end before conceding defeat. A fan of varied openings, kahten thrives in the Unknown territory, especially in Rapid games, but also shows prowess with the Petrovs Defense and Kings Pawn variations in Blitz and Bullet modes.

When asked about the best time to challenge kahten, the answer is clear—around 7 PM—the time when chess magic (and perhaps caffeine) kicks in. Beware, as kahten’s win rate by hour spikes dramatically at this hour, hinting at an uncanny ability to harness the twilight powers of the chess gods.

Notably, kahten holds a longest winning streak of 16 games, proving stubbornness and skill can blend into a formidable streak of success. Equally impressive is kahten’s record against recurring opponents like cleverfatty, with a dazzling near 94% win rate—no easy feat in the world of rapidly evolving chess rivals.

Whether grinding through bullet blizzards, tactically navigating Blitz skirmishes, or strategizing in Rapid duels, kahten is the kind of player who makes the chessboard an unpredictable and exciting arena. Expect smart sacrifices, surprising comebacks, and the occasional heroic resignation that screams “I’ll be back!”

“Kahten doesn’t just play chess; kahten wrestles with it, outsmarts it, and sometimes, just sometimes… lets the clock win.”

🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
kwarlavision 0W / 1L / 0D
terkha 0W / 1L / 0D
asothbarr 1W / 1L / 0D
simondeshayes 1W / 0L / 0D
anann11 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
cleverfatty 16W / 1L / 0D
ddswrens 2W / 3L / 0D
duck_list 5W / 0L / 0D
hjlehmann 2W / 3L / 0D
luismlfco 1W / 4L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 415 524
2024 271 431 569
Rating by Year20242025524271YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 523W / 427L / 7D 444W / 505L / 10D 48.8
2024 572W / 499L / 16D 499W / 571L / 16D 52.6

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 490 242 230 18 49.4%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 737 376 352 9 51.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 15 11 4 0 73.3%
French Defense Knight Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Petrovs Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Philidor Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Kings Gambit Accepted Fischer Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Bishops Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 2082 1023 1041 18 49.1%
Top Secret 145 71 72 2 49.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 75 40 35 0 53.3%
Kings Pawn Opening 36 21 15 0 58.3%
Philidor Defense 33 13 19 1 39.4%
Italian Game 18 12 6 0 66.7%
Scandinavian Defense 17 10 7 0 58.8%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 16 9 7 0 56.2%
French Defense Knight Variation 16 9 7 0 56.2%
Caro Kann Defense 12 6 6 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 0
Losing 12 3