Player Profile: Kakarot01 (aka Kakarot Gohan)
Meet Kakarot01, a formidable chess player whose journey over the years can only be described as an epic saga with the drama of a Saiyan battle! Despite the nickname reminding us of the iconic Dragon Ball hero, Kakarot01’s chess prowess is all his own—though perhaps fueled by the fiery spirit of Super Saiyan ambition.
Rating & Performance
Kakarot01 has reached impressive heights in the realm of online chess, with his peak bullet rating soaring to 2105 (achieved in August 2024), a blazing blitz peak of 2068 (December 2022), and a rapid peak close to 1956 (February 2025). His continuous quest for improvement resembles powering up through the ranks, often battling on the bullet front where speed reigns supreme.
Playing Style
A player not afraid to embrace the heat of battle, Kakarot01 has an 88.33% comeback rate—proving that even when knocked down, he’s ready to possess the spirit of a true chess warrior and fight back with vigor. His games tend to last around 67 moves per win and 74 moves per loss, reflecting a patient but relentless approach.
Known to resign early only about 0.31% of the time (which means surrender is the last option—only after a Kamehameha of moves!), he shows a strong preference for endgame play over 84% of his games. This is like a battle hardened Saiyan who never loses his calm in the final fight.
Favored Openings
- Bullet: Kings Pawn Opening (Leonardis Variation), Queen’s Pawn Opening (Horwitz Defense), French Defense (Kings Indian Attack)
- Blitz: Kings Pawn Opening (Leonardis Variation), Caro-Kann Defense (Breyer Variation), Scandinavian Defense
- Rapid: Kings Pawn Opening (Leonardis Variation), Scandinavian Defense, Caro-Kann Defense (Breyer Variation)
Statistical Tidbits
- Overall Bullet Record: 32,125 wins vs. 39,701 losses (Hey, even Goku didn't win every fight!)
- Blitz Record: Just over 5,200 wins
- Rapid Record: Slow and steady wins the race with 244 wins!
- Longest Winning Streak: 13 games (Imagine that power-up!)
- Longest Losing Streak: 24 games (Even the best have their bad days... maybe he was just recovering from a Spirit Bomb)
- Best time to challenge Kakarot01? Around 10 PM—but watch out, his tilt factor is only 24%, so he’s mostly cool like a true warrior.
Recent Highlights
Even when the pressure is on, Kakarot01 displays skill-worthy technique. His most recent victories include a dramatic checkmate utilizing the Scandinavian Defense and a timely win on time in a sharp Reti Opening. Of course, the occasional loss is just another chance to gather stamina for the next round.
Personality Summary
If Kakarot01 were a Dragon Ball character, his chess style would be a fusion of Gohan’s patience, Goku’s fighting spirit, and Vegeta’s relentless drive—always ready to turn the tides, often after a few setbacks. He’s the kind of player who might lose a few battles but never the war, constantly pushing towards the next breakthrough with a smirk and a “Let’s go beyond!”
In the end, it’s not just about every move played, but about the heart behind them. And Kakarot01 has the heart of a Saiyan king of the 64 squares!
