Profile: kaponerde
Title: Woman Candidate Master (WCM) by FIDE
Meet kaponerde, a formidable chess warrior whose blitz, bullet, and rapid skills have electrified opponents from all corners of the chessboard galaxy. Earning the distinguished Woman Candidate Master title, kaponerde has proven herself not just a player, but a strategic force to reckon with!
A Journey Through the Ranks
Starting with a modest blitz rating around 1600 in late 2020, kaponerde rapidly ascended to achieve a peak blitz rating of 2378 in May 2025—roughly the speed of light for any chesslover’s dreams. Her bullet peak crowned at a blistering 2314 and her rapid prowess soared to an impressive 2271 in mid-2021.
Playing Style & Strengths
Average moves per win linger near 62 moves — patience is a virtue, and kaponerde embodies it with a blend of tactical awareness and endgame mastery. An impressive 71.47% comeback rate shows her fighting spirit, bouncing back from setbacks with grit and brilliance.
With a tilt factor of 11 (because even champions have their off moments) and favoritism towards the mysterious hours near 3 AM for peak creativity, kaponerde understands that chess isn't just a game — it’s a psychological battlefield.
Favorite Openings
Her opening repertoire is intriguingly eclectic. In blitz games, she often dances through the shadows of the Unknown Opening and the enigmatic Top Secret with moderate success, while in bullet games, the Top Secret opening shines with a cool 62.2% win rate – whatever that may be, it must be special!
Battle Records
Over hundreds of high-intensity games, kaponerde's win-loss-draw records are:
- Blitz: 161 wins, 209 losses, 18 draws
- Bullet: 127 wins, 142 losses, 13 draws
- Rapid: 24 wins, 12 losses, 2 draws
Strategic resignations and time scrambles are par for the course, but don’t let that fool you — kaponerde is always calculating, always plotting victory.
Memorable Victories
One of the latest exploits featured kaponerde triumphing over a tough opponent, Alligatorsnappingturtle, in a thrilling blitz battle of the French Defense Exchange Variation. Whether winning by checkmate or dazzling with time pressure, kaponerde’s matches are spectacles of chess brilliance.
On Opponents & Rivalries
She’s played a roving band of challengers, from samaritanasset (despite a tough 19% win rate here, the battles are epic) to kayrakamer, a mortal foe with only 7.69% win share for kaponerde—talk about a nemesis! Yet she dominates or holds her own against many, boasting 100% win rates against numerous opponents with intimidating usernames like rit04390 and mrjentis. Clearly, kaponerde doesn't just play chess, she owns it.
Fun Facts
- Her best day to win is Thursday with a nearly 59% success rate — Thursdays must be her lucky day!
- At 3 AM, while most people sleep, kaponerde puts on the chess crown and conquers.
- Known for early resignations in about 11% of games — sometimes even champions know when to fold 'em.
- Her longest winning streak is a majestic 7 games, and her longest losing streak shows resilience coming back from 11 losses in a row.
In a world of 64 squares and infinite possibilities, kaponerde navigates with the flair, humor, and skill of a true chess artist. Watch out — if you meet her on the board, expect battles full of cunning, heart, and a few surprises!