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KaltonBanks

Playing Since: 2021-05-16 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 951
4W / 2L / 0D
Rapid: 1218
544W / 474L / 41D
Blitz: 1185
1141W / 1078L / 77D
Bullet: 950
1253W / 1192L / 62D

KaltonBanks: The Chess Journey of a Relentless Gladiator

KaltonBanks isn't your everyday chess player – he's the grandmaster of persistence, the duke of defense, and the prince of punchy pawn attacks! Starting with a modest blitz rating of 273 in 2021, KaltonBanks marched upwards year by year, smashing through ranks like pawns storming the castle walls, reaching a Blitz peak of 1239 in 2024. In rapid games, where speed meets strategy, the climb is just as impressive with ratings soaring above 1200, and bullet ratings showing off a nimble rise up to 1121 by 2025.

Playing Style & Stats

Known for his love affair with the Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation and the sneaky Italian Game, KaltonBanks brings a cool, calculated edge to the chessboard. His win rates hover impressively around 50-60% in popular openings. A true chess chameleon, he adapts fluidly between blitz, bullet, rapid, and daily games, boasting a comeback rate of 74.65% — which means he doesn't just get knocked down, he gets up and sets up a checkmate party!

Psychologically, KaltonBanks has a tilt factor of 12 – low enough to keep cool during crunch time, but high enough to remind us he's human after all (chess robots, step aside!). His earliest resignation rate is a mere 4%, proving he's not one to throw in the towel lightly. And when he loses a piece? He turns that frown upside down with a perfect 100% win rate after losing material – talk about turning lemons into lemonade!

A Tactical Titan with a Quirky Quirk

Expect KaltonBanks' games to end around the 60-move mark, showing he's no fan of rushing to conclusions. Whether wielding white or black pieces, his win rates balance perfectly just above 50%, making him an equal-opportunity threat. They say practice makes perfect: with 767 blitz games in 2024 alone, KaltonBanks plays more chess than a caffeinated grandmaster on a weekend spree.

Notable Opponents & Records

KaltonBanks has tangled with rivals like "paciullos" and "dereck98" multiple times, holding a respectable 42% and 54% win rate respectively — proving that even chess heroes have their worthy adversaries. Though he's been shut out against some, his opponent list reads like a who's who of online chess challengers.

Fun Fact:

KaltonBanks boasts a 100% win rate at 8 AM and 100% at 8 PM?! Whether he’s an early bird or night owl, those are some legendary chess hours. He's also proven to be a night owl with stellar performance around 4 AM (69% win rate)! Someone should check if KaltonBanks has a secret caffeine stash or a time machine.

In summary, KaltonBanks is a rising star in the chess cosmos. Persistent, strategic, and ever-playful, he's the kind of player who turns every game into an epic saga. So if you ever get matched against KaltonBanks, prepare for a battle – and maybe a friendly checkmate joke at the end!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
turbofiodek 1W / 0L / 0D
improveorlose 1W / 0L / 0D
rohanrasaili 1W / 0L / 0D
lfguzman 1W / 1L / 0D
giannismiltiadous 0W / 1L / 0D
muctep-ctajlohe 1W / 0L / 0D
rairyy 0W / 1L / 0D
zokkedankit 0W / 1L / 0D
bennyg18 0W / 1L / 0D
acthomson 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
paciullos 8W / 10L / 1D
dereck98 6W / 5L / 0D
onesmuturi 4W / 6L / 0D
greek_fire_48 3W / 5L / 1D
robertmounir 4W / 4L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 942 1087 1232 1002
2024 905 1203 1214 1182
2023 597 952 1225 777
2022 579 667 1020
2021 439 855
Rating by Year202120222023202420251232439YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 345W / 322L / 22D 323W / 344L / 20D 65.1
2024 645W / 624L / 32D 661W / 605L / 37D 61.2
2023 78W / 49L / 4D 69W / 55L / 9D 64.8
2022 181W / 153L / 11D 171W / 163L / 10D 62.7
2021 107W / 102L / 8D 115W / 92L / 9D 57.3

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 57 27 29 1 47.4%
Scandinavian Defense 56 27 25 4 48.2%
Italian Game 52 35 16 1 67.3%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 42 26 14 2 61.9%
Queens Pawn Opening 36 22 14 0 61.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 29 14 13 2 48.3%
Philidor Defense 28 15 13 0 53.6%
French Defense Knight Variation 26 14 11 1 53.9%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 24 10 13 1 41.7%
Scotch Game 23 16 6 1 69.6%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense French Variation 139 57 79 3 41.0%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 99 55 40 4 55.6%
Sicilian Defense Taimanov Variation 81 43 33 5 53.1%
Italian Game 81 45 33 3 55.6%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 59 29 26 4 49.1%
French Defense Advance Paulsen Attack 55 25 28 2 45.5%
Scotch Game Scotch Gambit Haxo Gambit 53 28 23 2 52.8%
French Defense Exchange Variation 50 21 26 3 42.0%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 43 21 17 5 48.8%
Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation 42 22 19 1 52.4%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense French Variation 181 93 83 5 51.4%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 134 73 59 2 54.5%
Italian Game 124 57 66 1 46.0%
Sicilian Defense Taimanov Variation 101 47 53 1 46.5%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 90 54 31 5 60.0%
Scotch Game Scotch Gambit Haxo Gambit 86 47 37 2 54.6%
Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation 76 35 38 3 46.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 67 34 31 2 50.8%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 66 40 24 2 60.6%
Philidor Defense 64 34 29 1 53.1%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 3
Losing 12 0