Meet Krab: The Chess Enthusiast with a Pinch of Humor
Krab, known online by the username Kakrab, is a rising star in the chess community, especially in rapid chess where they've climbed impressively to a peak rating of 807 in 2025. While their daily chess adventures might be few and humble (with a rating around 262), their rapid and bullet games tell a story of strategic grit mixed with lightning-fast moves.
Opening Gambits and Signature Moves
Krab has a fondness for the Scandinavian Defense, boasting a 72% win rate over 58 rapid games — a clear favorite that seems to baffle their opponents more than the chilly northern seas. Their skillful handling of the King’s Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation and the Van t Kruijs Opening add elegant variability to their playbook, keeping adversaries guessing if they’re facing a tempest or just a mildly annoyed crab.
Battle Stats & Daily Drama
- Rapid Chess: 526 games, with a solid 287 wins, 202 losses, and 37 draws
- Blitz Chess: 130 games showing handy reflexes and sharp tactics
- Bullet Chess: A quick and punchy 9 games with more wins than losses
- Daily Chess: An admittedly rough 3 games, currently on a 0-3 losing streak — we all have our off days!
Psychological Warfare
Krab’s tilt factor is a modest 5, which suggests they keep their cool most of the time — except perhaps after a missed mate or two. Their remarkable comeback rate of almost 70% and a 100% win rate after losing a piece demonstrate a resilience that would shame even the most steady sea crustacean.
When Does Krab Play?
Even crabs have their favorite times of day to scuttle about! Krab's prime time appears to be between 10pm and midnight, with an astonishing 81% win rate at 10pm and a punchy 76% at 10am — showing they're equally dangerous at dawn and dusk. Fridays and Saturdays are their lucky days, where they win over 60% of the time.
Quirks & Fun Facts
Krab likes endings — their 60+ move average for both wins and losses shows a patient strategist who enjoys long voyages across the board. Their early resignation rate is low (1.54%), proving they tend to fight until the last pawn drops.
Opponents beware: Krab holds a perfect 100% win record against their most recent challengers, making them a truly fearsome competitor online. Rumor has it their crab-like grip on the board makes fleeing impossible.
Whether you’re a seasoned grandmaster or a newbie who just learned how the Queen moves diagonally, Krab’s journey through the 64 squares is a delightful mix of fierce competition, strategic surprises, and a pinch of salty humor.
Keep calm and crab on!
