karabenemsius - The International Master of Top Secret Openings
Meet karabenemsius, an International Master officially sanctioned by FIDE and unofficially recognized as a chess ninja with a taste for secrecy—at least when it comes to openings. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2427 and a rapid best of 2414, this player doesn’t just play chess; they dance fluidly across the 64 squares.
Playing Style & Performance
Known for an endgame frequency of nearly 70%, karabenemsius is a patient strategist who averages about 65 moves per game, proving stamina is king. With white pieces, they score a modest 37% win rate and about 33% with black, showing that color doesn’t intimidate them much.
Their preferred battleground? The enigmatic "Top Secret" openings where they've logged 50 blitz games and 18 rapid battles. The win rates hover around a respectable 32% blitz and a sharper 44% rapid, so don’t expect easy victories against this hidden arsenal.
Epic Streaks & Bold Comebacks
Chess is a rollercoaster, and karabenemsius rides it like a pro: a longest winning streak of 8 games meets a humbling 12-game losing streak. Yet, when the chips are down, they boast an incredible 75% comeback rate—possibly the universe’s way of saying, “Don’t count this IM out.”
Performance Under Pressure
Best time of day? 8 PM sharp. Don’t schedule a face-off before then unless you enjoy taking a beating. Their tilt factor is a manageable 12, proving that even on the worst days, karabenemsius keeps cool enough to avoid early resignations (none recorded!).
Battlefield Favorites & Foes
With multiple showdowns against players like dnk67 and droyzman, karabenemsius has developed a taste for rematches, though not always in their favor. On the bright side, some opponents have never tasted victory against this IM - take that, easychess1000 and mijnheerpeter!
Recent Highlights
One recent victorious gem was a complex duel against mijnheerpeter using the Italian Game, where karabenemsius masterfully squeezed a win by resignation after patiently maneuvering into an unbeatable position. However, not every battle ends with a smile; losses to players like Vladimirbelojevic2022 show the game’s inherent unpredictability and the skill level at which karabenemsius competes.
In Summary
Whether meticulously grinding out long endgames or making a dramatic comeback after a lost piece, karabenemsius embodies the resilience, tactical insight, and relentless spirit of an International Master. Expect mysteries, surprises, and a wicked sense of humor hidden behind that "Top Secret" opening repertoire. Opponents beware!
Fun fact: Their average blitz game involves over 60 moves — plenty of time to hatch a secret plan, or maybe just get lost in thought mid-move.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dnk67 | 0W / 2L / 1D | |
| droyzman | 3W / 0L / 0D | |
| Friedrich Volkmann | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| gmfoxbra | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| huneybunny | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2212 | |||
| 2022 | 2296 | |||
| 2020 | 2308 | 2326 | ||
| 2018 | 2022 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 61.3 |
| 2022 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 1D | 72.0 |
| 2020 | 10W / 17L / 3D | 9W / 19L / 0D | 67.7 |
| 2018 | 1W / 1L / 0D | 2W / 0L / 0D | 68.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 50 | 16 | 30 | 4 | 32.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 44.4% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 1 |