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Kalo_paidi

Playing Since: 2021-10-05 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 2002
2W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 2524
1099W / 665L / 131D
Blitz: 2329
10137W / 9594L / 1054D
Bullet: 2313
2228W / 1755L / 108D

Profile Summary: Kalo_paidi

Meet Kalo_paidi, a blazing chess gladiator on the digital board who’s been battling it out with kings, queens, and the occasional rogue pawn since 2021. With a peak Blitz rating soaring up to a staggering 2658 as of November 2024, this player doesn’t just move pieces—they make statements. It's as if every opening whispers, "Prepare to be dazzled," especially when they dive into the Scandinavian Defense Modern Portuguese Variation, boasting a win rate creeping above 53% in Blitz, and a cheeky 59% in recent years. Forget just play-by-play; their openings list reads like a grandmaster’s favorite recipes!

Bullet is their playground too, where rapid fire calculations and lightning-fast reflexes keep the score hovering near a peak of 2373. Daily games? Oh, just a modest perfect 2-0 record — because why not keep the streak spotless? Did we mention the rapid games? They’ve flirted with a peak rating near 2500, proving that fast or slow, Kalo_paidi reigns supreme.

This player’s attitude toward the endgame deserves applause: with an endgame frequency of 73.71% and a comeback rate at nearly 88%, even when the chips are down, resilience is the name of the game. And a quick tip for opponents — Kalo_paidi’s best chess moves seem to become even sharper around 10 PM, a time when stars align and the board glows just right.

Personality quirks? Just a tad: a tilt factor of 15 keeps things interesting, reminding us they’re human... mostly. But don’t let that fool you, as their win rate with white pieces is a sweet 53.35%. Often seen squeezing victories in long, thinking-filled battles with an average of 68 moves per win, they savor the strategic fight nearly as much as the win itself.

Favorite Openings

  • Scandinavian Defense Modern Portuguese Variation – expert level
  • Closed Sicilian Defense Fianchetto Variation – versatile and strong
  • Benoni Defense Czech Variation – slightly spicy, kinda sneaky
  • Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation – the classic crowd-pleaser

Top Opponents & Rivalries

Over the years, Kalo_paidi has squared off against some familiar foes — from tonyntimas (155 games—a true nemesis) to 12dola and pshlos_007. Whether it’s a fierce 50-50 frontline or a one-sided blitz storm, every match adds to the legend.

Notable Games

One of the most recent gems? A masterful win by time against juzekarbuzek on June 8th, 2025, showcasing tactical precision and time management skills worthy of a chess legend in the making.

"Chess may be 99% calculation, but that 1% intuition is what separates the Kalo_paidi from the rest of us mere mortals."

Whether storming the battlefield with a Blitz fury, or methodically conquering Rapid and Bullet realms, Kalo_paidi is a player who commands respect, fear, and sometimes a bit of envy from every corner of the chessboard.

For those brave enough, why not challenge them? Just be ready — this player’s story is still being written, and each move could be a historic one.


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Recent Game Review

Looking at your most recent blitz games, you had a solid win with the Benoni Defense, showcasing good strategic handling of counterattacks and timely piece activity. Your attack on the kingside and pawn breaks were well-timed, which helped you gain a decisive advantage.

In your recent losses, a recurring theme emerges around time pressure and handling complex positions like the King's Gambit and Scandinavian Defense. You often find yourself in sharp middlegame positions where maintaining balance and avoiding tactical pitfalls are key.

One game you lost on time, indicating perhaps more attention to your clock management during intense positions could help retain your competitive edge in blitz.

Strengths to Build Upon

  • Opening familiarity: You have a broad understanding of aggressive and dynamic openings like the Benoni Defense and Scandinavian Defense. This familiarity gives you a good foundation for sharp play.
  • Initiative and tactics: Your win shows you can seize attacking chances, particularly on the kingside. Continue to develop your tactical alertness to capitalize on these moments.
  • Endgame awareness: Transitioning well into favorable endgame positions can help convert wins more reliably, as seen in your recent victory.

Areas for Improvement

  • Time management: Several losses are partly due to time trouble. Practicing managing your clock, especially in complicated positions, can reduce losses on time.
  • Handling pressure in sharp openings: Given your use of aggressive openings like the King's Gambit and Scandinavian Defense, focus on deepening your understanding of key tactical motifs and defensive resources in these openings.
  • Reducing losses under pressure: Your recent rating trend shows a downward slope (-0.47 in 1 month), suggesting consistency under pressure is an area to target. Try to avoid overextension and be cautious with speculative sacrifices.
  • Drawing more: Your draw rate is less than 10%, which is good for fighting spirit but suggests that learning to hold slightly worse positions or trade into favorable simplified endings might improve overall points scored.

Focus Recommendations

To address the recent rating decline and improve your blitz results, consider the following:

  • Work on quick and accurate calculation exercises to improve your speed and reduce blunders in critical moments of blitz games.
  • Drill typical tactical themes arising from your favorite openings like the Scandinavian and Benoni to sharpen instincts.
  • Practice playing with a clock, perhaps using increment controls, to build good habits around time management.
  • Analyze your losses to identify recurring positional or tactical mistakes, then focus your training on these weak spots.
  • Consider studying defensive resources in sharp openings to improve resilience and reduce quick losses.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Алексей 12W / 13L / 1D
cruzeiro666 1W / 1L / 1D
giovannibrandao7 1W / 0L / 0D
purpleberry22 2W / 7L / 1D
sodramas 3W / 11L / 0D
viniciusrego 3W / 0L / 1D
poissonjaune 0W / 1L / 0D
akabu29 1W / 1L / 0D
gashma 0W / 1L / 0D
mangekyovision 5W / 3L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
tonyntimas 105W / 43L / 7D
12dola 76W / 44L / 2D
pshlos_007 51W / 45L / 1D
chess4921gm 36W / 29L / 1D
canadahomerepair 27W / 27L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2313 2378 2002
2024 2321 2513 2502 2001
2023 2170
2022 2216 2448 2326
2021 2266 2416 2235
Rating by Year2021202220232024202525132001YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 2104W / 2111L / 251D 1957W / 2259L / 241D 69.3
2024 3742W / 2941L / 290D 3557W / 3095L / 339D 71.9
2023 2W / 2L / 1D 1W / 2L / 0D 64.4
2022 565W / 353L / 42D 504W / 422L / 42D 70.0
2021 327W / 198L / 19D 321W / 210L / 17D 70.1

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 3954 2002 1762 190 50.6%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 2981 1616 1210 155 54.2%
Alekhine Defense 1341 623 643 75 46.5%
Benoni Defense 1265 618 586 61 48.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 1200 575 568 57 47.9%
Sicilian Defense 637 296 313 28 46.5%
Czech Defense 587 322 242 23 54.9%
French Defense 569 291 261 17 51.1%
KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 557 259 267 31 46.5%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 451 211 219 21 46.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 899 486 380 33 54.1%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 541 330 203 8 61.0%
Alekhine Defense 264 137 121 6 51.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 241 128 103 10 53.1%
French Defense 207 107 95 5 51.7%
Benoni Defense 204 110 91 3 53.9%
Amar Gambit 146 83 57 6 56.9%
KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 138 79 55 4 57.2%
East Indian Defense 129 64 64 1 49.6%
Czech Defense 129 75 51 3 58.1%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 448 241 178 29 53.8%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 305 202 85 18 66.2%
Benoni Defense 129 69 48 12 53.5%
Alekhine Defense 94 56 35 3 59.6%
Caro-Kann Defense 92 54 32 6 58.7%
French Defense 67 42 18 7 62.7%
KGA: Scandinavian, 4.exd5 Bd6 53 27 18 8 50.9%
KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 51 35 15 1 68.6%
Czech Defense 43 27 13 3 62.8%
Barnes Defense 42 21 17 4 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 0
Losing 15 1