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Karina_D

Playing Since: 2014-12-17 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 1849
8W / 0L / 1D
Blitz: 1776
622W / 513L / 44D
Bullet: 1684
7449W / 7012L / 325D

Karina_D: The Unstoppable Force on the Chessboard

Karina_D is not your average chess player — she's a tactical whirlwind with a passion for the beautiful game and an impressive track record in Bullet, Blitz, and Rapid formats. Since bursting onto the scene back in 2014, Karina_D has battled through thousands of games, terrorizing opponents with quick wit, strategic ingenuity, and a touch of cheeky finesse.

Rating & Performance Highlights

  • Peak Bullet Rating: 1936 (June 2019)
  • Peak Blitz Rating: 2238 (May 2019)
  • Peak Rapid Rating: 1857 (June 2019)

Known for excellent performance in fast-paced games, Karina_D’s blitz games are the stuff of legend, with a max rating soaring above 2200! Her bullet skills keep her opponents on the edge of their seats, with a peak of nearly 1940.

Playing Style and Personality

Karina_D prefers the offense, averaging nearly 26 moves per win and not shying away from complex endgames (which appear in over a quarter of her games). She’s quick to accept defeat when the chips are down (69% early resignation rate), but don’t mistake this for weakness — it’s just smart time management when the opponent’s moves scream “Checkmate incoming!”

Her win rates tell a tale of resilience: a comeback rate near 34%, holding steady even after losing pieces with a nearly 50% success afterward. That’s the mind of a true warrior who knows when to fight back and when to regroup.

Opening Preferences: The Usual Suspects

Karina_D loves to dance around classic openings. Her favorites in Bullet play include the French Defense Exchange Variation, Queen's Gambit Declined, and the ever-popular Sicilian Defense. In Blitz, she spices things up with the mysterious Top Secret opening (no one knows what that really is, but it scores a solid 70% win rate!). Rapid games see a touch of Slav and Semi-Slav, proving once again that Karina_D has a deep and varied repertoire.

Notable Streaks & Records

She once racked up an astonishing 24 consecutive wins — talk about a chess hot streak! Of course, even the best have their bad days, with a losing streak maxing out at 45 games. But not to worry — at the time of writing, Karina_D is proudly riding a 3-game winning streak.

Recent Battles on the Board

Just recently, Karina_D showcased some dazzling skill in the London System, finishing her opponent with a clean checkmate after a well-fought 54-move duel. Other recent victories in the blitz arena include her tactically sound Sicilian Defense which led to a resignation and a strong final blow during a Semi-Slav Defense slugfest.

Fun Chess Facts

  • Karina_D’s top hour for winning games is between 6 PM - 7 PM, proving that twilight is prime time for racking up wins.
  • She’s slightly better with the white pieces, where she wins about 45% of her games, but don’t be fooled — her black pieces play just as ferociously!
  • Despite the fierce competition, she keeps her cool with a tilt factor of 45 — that’s her secret weapon for snapping back from setbacks.

In Closing

Karina_D embodies the spirit of a true chess enthusiast: passionate, strategic, sometimes brutally practical (early resignations), but always fighting for the win. Whether in bullet speed or blitz battles that make your head spin, she keeps the chessboard sizzling and her opponents guessing. Keep an eye on this rising star; the queen is coming, and when she strikes, it’s checkmate — with style!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
otgon 170W / 315L / 1D View Games
goto22 99W / 142L / 0D View Games
918evo 74W / 131L / 0D View Games
autodriver 77W / 116L / 0D View Games
Carlos Hoyos 57W / 117L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2020 1534
2019 1609 1776 1849
2018 1637 1898 1750
2017 1472 1794
2016 1756 1748
2015 1320 1608
2014 1418 1502
Rating by Year201420152016201720182019202018981320YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2020 3W / 2L / 0D 0W / 4L / 0D 69.9
2019 4537W / 6613L / 70D 4530W / 6597L / 85D 11.2
2018 2796W / 2969L / 32D 2777W / 2907L / 25D 14.2
2017 1311W / 1203L / 44D 1273W / 1179L / 58D 62.3
2016 284W / 219L / 5D 267W / 202L / 8D 32.7
2015 1042W / 960L / 45D 999W / 1020L / 38D 63.0
2014 22W / 14L / 0D 20W / 16L / 2D 69.1

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense Exchange Variation 656 336 302 18 51.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 440 230 206 4 52.3%
Queens Pawn Opening 310 169 134 7 54.5%
Queens Gambit Declined 279 158 112 9 56.6%
Sicilian Defense 273 139 127 7 50.9%
Englund Gambit 255 134 113 8 52.5%
Modern Defense with 239 127 107 5 53.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 225 121 104 0 53.8%
French Defense Knight Variation 215 111 98 6 51.6%
Van t Kruijs Opening 209 103 102 4 49.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Undefined 28201 11716 16439 46 41.5%
Top Secret 164 116 44 4 70.7%
French Defense Exchange Variation 38 23 15 0 60.5%
Queens Gambit Declined 25 13 10 2 52.0%
Sicilian Defense 25 16 8 1 64.0%
French Defense Advance Variation 22 9 13 0 40.9%
Englund Gambit 21 13 7 1 61.9%
Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Variation 20 8 11 1 40.0%
Indian Game 19 10 9 0 52.6%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 19 13 6 0 68.4%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 24 3
Losing 45 0
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