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kandi109

Playing Since: 2024-07-24 (Active)

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Rapid: 524
237W / 213L / 60D
Blitz: 321
1W / 2L / 0D
Bullet: 270
2W / 2L / 0D

Profile Summary: kandi109

Meet kandi109, a chess fighter whose rating has turbo-charged from humble beginnings to a blazing peak of 405 in rapid chess (June 2025). Not your average player, kandi109’s journey is one of thrilling ups and downs, long winning streaks, and tough lessons in defeat — because every great champion needs a story of grit and glory!

Starting 2024 with cautious steps around 187, kandi109 has steadily outmaneuvered opponents across the board. With a rapid win rate hovering near 50% and a notable comeback rate of over 62%, they never shy away from rallying after setbacks. If there’s a lost piece on the board, don’t count kandi109 out just yet — their perseverance turns claws into checkmates.

Opening lines? Oh, kandi109 dances through a lively repertoire, from the King’s Pawn Opening (King's Knight Variation) to the feisty Scandinavian Defense, boasting an impressive 80% win rate there. Queens Pawn openings and their Chigorin Variation also add to their strategic charm.

Bullet fans might raise an eyebrow at the peak 429 rating, but with a mixed record there, kandi109 clearly thrives where rapid-fire seconds meet deep thinking. Early resignations? About 31%, showing that sometimes they know when to cut their losses — like a wise grandmaster dodging a checkmate trap.

And speaking of masterpieces: who else but kandi109 could deliver a checkmate as swift and sweet as this 6-move lightning bolt against Natka1358 in June 2025? When the clock ticks under pressure, kandi109’s best moves often come after 23:00 — prime time for brilliance (and maybe a little caffeine).

Cute quirks? Their seven-game longest winning streak proves they can catch fire, but a tilt factor of 7 shows they’re human too—getting a bit salty after losses, but bouncing back with a smile (and a vengeance).

So whether it’s tricky endgames, tactical comebacks, or battling familiar foes like craxi_driver00 or jossbraden, kandi109 is the kind of competitor who makes chess exciting — always ready to surprise, sometimes blunder, but never boring.

For those who like stats and stories, kandi109's journey is a rollercoaster worth following. Up next: will they break 450? Only the next furious game will tell!


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Feedback on Your Recent Games, kandi109

Great job on your recent wins! You're clearly making progress and demonstrating strong tactical awareness in your games. Here are some personalized observations and suggestions to help you improve even further:

Strengths to Build On:

  • Capitalizing on Opponent Mistakes: In your latest games, you successfully punished inaccuracies by your opponents, such as quick mating sequences and winning material. This shows you’re alert to tactical opportunities.
  • Opening Choices: You are experimenting with various openings (like the Reti and Philidor Defense) which is excellent for broadening your understanding of different chess structures.
  • Active Piece Play: Moves like early bishops development and central pressure are helping you create dynamic chances.

Areas to Focus On:

  • Opening Principles: In some games, moves like early queen captures or premature attacks can be risky. Make sure to always develop your minor pieces, control the center, and keep your king safe before launching attacks.
  • Tactical Awareness: You’re doing well spotting tactics, but practicing pattern recognition (forks, pins, skewers) will help you spot even more opportunities and avoid traps.
  • Endgame & Positional Play: Spend some time reviewing basic endgame techniques and key positional concepts — this will improve your ability to convert advantages steadily instead of relying only on tactics.
  • Time Management: You seem comfortable with fast time controls, but try to pause and think a few seconds longer on critical positions to avoid oversight.

Recommended Next Steps:

  • Study Common Opening Ideas: Focus on understanding general plans rather than memorizing moves.
  • Daily Tactical Training: Use tactics puzzles to sharpen your calculation skills.
  • Basic Endgames: Learn king and pawn endings, opposition, and rook endgames.
  • Review your losses carefully to understand where your opponent outplayed you or you missed a better move—this is one of the fastest ways to improve.

Keep up the good work, keep practicing, and don’t be discouraged by setbacks—each game is a learning opportunity. I’m confident you’ll see your rating and skills improve steadily!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
yroslav11 0W / 1L / 0D View
souradeep28 1W / 0L / 0D View
akim1111 1W / 0L / 0D View
aswathi045 1W / 0L / 0D View
pierrefougg 1W / 0L / 0D View
umair_pro 0W / 1L / 0D View
jean-gabriel-pitre 1W / 0L / 0D View
taraspavlovskyi 0W / 1L / 0D View
dulikcwel 1W / 0L / 0D View
kalimero1990 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
igrok2023k 10W / 23L / 3D View Games
craxi_driver00 2W / 1L / 2D View Games
margoshka_margg 2W / 1L / 1D View Games
mogilimonishiva 2W / 1L / 0D View Games
sehaj6969 1W / 1L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 270 286 491
2024 185 339
Rating by Year20242025491185YearRatingBulletRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 79W / 76L / 14D 79W / 80L / 20D 54.4
2024 38W / 43L / 17D 48W / 37L / 14D 43.4

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 56 25 25 6 44.6%
Scandinavian Defense 53 27 21 5 50.9%
Amazon Attack 35 16 13 6 45.7%
Elephant Gambit 28 11 16 1 39.3%
Barnes Defense 24 12 5 7 50.0%
Amar Gambit 23 12 8 3 52.2%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 22 10 10 2 45.5%
Bishop's Opening 21 7 12 2 33.3%
French Defense 19 8 8 3 42.1%
Three Knights Opening 18 6 10 2 33.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Four Knights Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amar Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Three Knights Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Four Knights Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Czech Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Amar Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 7 0
Losing 7 1
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