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Username: Kapablancar

Location: NYC

Playing Since: 2013-05-03 (Closed)

Wow Factor: ♟

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Blitz: 2101
723W / 684L / 76D
Bullet: 2231
98W / 55L / 5D

Profile: Kapablancar

Meet Kapablancar, a formidable blitz and bullet chess enthusiast who has danced deftly with the 64 squares since at least 2013. Known for a potent combination of resilience and fiery tactical awareness, Kapablancar has a peak blitz rating soaring to 2252 and an impressive bullet peak of 2128. Clearly, this is no novice panicking under time pressure—although, a few losing streaks remind us even grandmasters have off days (or episodes of existential dread caused by pawns).

Chess Style & Strengths

Kapablancar plays an endgame enthusiast's dream with an 86% endgame frequency, patiently navigating with around 80 moves per win. Early resignation? A humble 0.41 rate shows they’d rather fight on for glory than surrender like a confused bishop on the wrong diagonal. Bullet games reveal a knack for closures on time, often snatching victories via clock rather than checkmate, proving speed and nerve are just as lethal as genius strategy.

Tactical Awareness & Psychology

With a comeback rate nearly hitting 89%, Kapablancar has the spirit of a phoenix rising from the ashes of lost pieces and lost time. Losing a piece doesn't discourage them; instead, they rally with nearly a 50% win rate after such events. The tilt factor of 8 suggests occasional mood swings—after all, who wouldn't get a bit salty losing to “likemachine”?

Performance & Records

Kapablancar boasts a bullet win rate over 62%, showing remarkable prowess when the clock is ticking mercilessly. Against frequent rivals like ninjaweasel and godswill, battles have been fierce and close—roughly a 46% win rate versus ninjaweasel and a nail-biting 51% against godswill. Notably, they have smashed opponents like dondon157 and ustacalu with a perfect 100% record, earning street cred (and possibly virtual trophies).

Memorable Games

One of the latest triumphs was a nail-biter against Znachar in a complex Alekhine's Defense where Kapablancar outlasted the clock to secure victory—because nothing says 'I am the boss' like winning on time. But on the flip side, “likemachine” once dethroned Kapablancar in a fierce clash, reminding us that every champion has a kryptonite.

A Day in the Life

Kapablancar’s best hours hover around midday with a phenomenal 67% win rate at noon. Morning risers beware: this player comes alive at 12:00 sharp, probably fueled by coffee and the cries of fallen pawns.

In short, Kapablancar is the kind of player who doesn’t just play chess; they live it — blundering spectacularly at times, triumphing gloriously at others, but always in style that keeps opponents guessing and spectators entertained.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
ninjaweasel 24W / 28L / 0D View Games
Godswill Ogodogu 20W / 18L / 1D View Games
Jpaul de Guzman 18W / 15L / 2D View Games
CHIKWERE ONYEKWERE 12W / 15L / 4D View Games
Ivan Illiev 17W / 10L / 3D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2013 2081 2101

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2013 444W / 341L / 40D 377W / 398L / 41D 83.8

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 1483 723 684 76 48.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 158 98 55 5 62.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 0
Losing 8 5
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