Kapier - The Tactical Blitz Maestro
Meet Kapier, a blitz enthusiast who dances on the chessboard with a peak rating that soared to an impressive 2293 in November 2018. Don't let the rapid pace fool you – Kapier combines strategic depth with rapid-fire tactical flair, proving that speed and precision can indeed go hand in hand.
Chess Journey & Style
Starting out with modest numbers in early 2018, Kapier steadily climbed the blitz ladder, ultimately cracking the 2200+ barrier. Known for a surprisingly high endgame frequency (79.08%) and a mindset that refuses to give up even when losing material (boasting an 84.96% comeback rate), Kapier embodies resilience and grit on the board.
While Kapier's average winning game stretches to roughly 69 moves, losses take even longer—averaging over 77 moves—showcasing the tenacity to fight till the bitter end.
Favorite Openings: Guardian of the Nordic Seas
When it comes to sharp opening choices, Kapier sails through the Scandinavian Defense waters with a 60.92% win rate — quite the admiral of the cold seas! The trusty Caro-Kann Defense is another favored harbor, yielding a strong 57.78% success rate.
- Scandinavian Defense – Win Rate: 60.92%
- Caro Kann Defense – Win Rate: 57.78%
- Italian Game Two Knights Defense – Win Rate: 57.02%
- Alapin Sicilian Defense – Win Rate: 48.45%
Plus, with hundreds of games analyzed, Kapier’s tactical versatility ensures opponents never quite know what to expect next.
Psychological Insights
Despite an Early Resignation Rate hovering just below 1%, Kapier’s inclination is to soldier on even in tough situations. However, even champions have off moments, as his Tilt Factor scores a modest 11 out of 100 – not too grumpy, not too serene, just the perfect blend of fiery competitiveness and good sportsmanship.
The 11:00 AM hour seems to be Kapier’s power hour, where the brain clicks into overdrive and opens the floodgates of winning streaks.
Impressive Streaks & Records
His longest winning streak stands tall at 14 consecutive games – an impressive testament to focus and tactical prowess. In contrast, the few rough patches get bluntly revealed with a longest losing streak of 11 games, reminding us that even masters tumble before rising again.
Record Against Opponents
Kapier’s chess club of recurring rivals includes heavyweights like solvita (43 battles) and rolendz (37 clashes), forging legendary rivalries that keep the community buzzing.
Latest Triumph
Most recently, Kapier clinched a cool victory against tipthief by resignation in a sharp King's Indian Defense Samisch Steiner Attack. The game was fought fiercely over 23 moves before tipping the scales. It just goes to show – when Kapier is on, opponents might as well pack their bags!
Hi Kapier! Here’s some constructive feedback based on your most recent blitz sessions (2293 (2018-11-12)).
What you are doing well
- Dynamic openings. Your King’s Indian win against tipthief shows that you are comfortable with sharp pawn breaks and piece activity.
- Practical resourcefulness. Games such as the comeback versus pacal56 (0-1 as Black) reveal good counter-punching skills in complex positions.
- Conversion technique in winning positions. When ahead you usually simplify efficiently (e.g. 22…c4! in the KID game, locking in the advantage).
Key areas to focus on next
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Time management.
• Five of your last seven losses were on the clock. Try switching to an increment (e.g. 3 + 2) for a week to break the “flagging habit.”
• Use the opening phase to build a time buffer: play familiar set-ups instead of searching for perfect moves.
• Train with “incremental bullet” (1 + 1) to force yourself to move quickly while staying accurate. -
Handling quiet Rossolimo structures.
1…c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 is giving you trouble in both colours.
• In your loss to S M you mixed …Qc7 with …g6/…d5 and were left with weak dark squares.
• Study model games where Black answers 3.Bb5 with …e6 & …Nge7 (solid) or …g6 & …Bg7 (dynamic) but not a hybrid of both.
Suggested drill: replay 10 thematic games and build a personal move-order cheat sheet.Critical sequence that needs work:
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Endgame calculation under pressure.
In the loss versus night_sha you resigned in an equal rook endgame because of pawn breaks you couldn’t evaluate quickly.
• Daily drill: 5 endgame studies with ⩽ 3-move solutions.
• Practice the “count to three” technique: before moving in an endgame, force yourself to list 3 candidate moves even if one looks obvious. -
Tactical alertness when you push the g-pawn.
Several Sicilian games show …g6/…g5 ideas that weaken f6 & h6. Insert a quick “blunder check” for forks and pins, especially knight jumps to e4/d5 and queen sacs on h7/h2.
Concepts to review: LoosePiece, Zwischenzug.
Suggested training plan (next 2 weeks)
| Day 1-4 | 30 min tactics, 15 min Rossolimo study, 3 games 3 + 2 |
| Day 5-7 | 30 min endgame drill, 20 min analysing your own flagged games |
| Second week | Alternate the two blocks above; add a weekly sparring session vs 2300+ |
Progress tracker
Keep an eye on these dashboards to ensure you’re improving the right skills:
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•Final thought
You’re already playing at an impressive level; ironing out time-pressure errors and solidifying your anti-Rossolimo repertoire could easily add 100+ rating points. Stay disciplined, review each loss for one concrete lesson, and keep enjoying the game!Good luck, and feel free to reach out after your next batch of games for more insights.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| solvita | 26W / 15L / 2D | View Games |
| emiliofelix | 10W / 25L / 2D | View Games |
| rolendz | 17W / 17L / 3D | View Games |
| valensina | 21W / 11L / 4D | View Games |
| alex_dd | 17W / 11L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2190 | |||
| 2018 | 2157 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 478W / 358L / 44D | 424W / 414L / 50D | 73.9 |
| 2018 | 753W / 576L / 74D | 672W / 642L / 89D | 75.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 634 | 342 | 254 | 38 | 53.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 301 | 144 | 138 | 19 | 47.8% |
| Sicilian Defense | 240 | 118 | 110 | 12 | 49.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 235 | 133 | 91 | 11 | 56.6% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 227 | 139 | 80 | 8 | 61.2% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 188 | 90 | 89 | 9 | 47.9% |
| Amazon Attack | 144 | 64 | 71 | 9 | 44.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 124 | 66 | 52 | 6 | 53.2% |
| Czech Defense | 104 | 49 | 50 | 5 | 47.1% |
| French Defense | 93 | 49 | 37 | 7 | 52.7% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 0 |
| Losing | 11 | 1 |