Profile Summary: karl122
Meet karl122, a chess warrior with a penchant for turning pawns into nightmares and knights into surprise guests at your king's doorstep. Starting with a Bullet rating of 1233 in late 2016, karl122 quickly vaulted to an impressive peak of 1964 by February 2017 — a meteoric rise that even Magnus might give a nod to if he noticed!
Playing mostly Bullet and Blitz, karl122 has logged hundreds of games, boasting over 350 wins in Bullet alone and maintaining a crafty win rate above 70% when playing as White. Their endgame savvy shines through with an astonishing average of 64 moves per win, proving this player is in no rush to finish—unless it’s a quick mate, of course.
Karl122’s opening repertoire reads like a thrilling chess adventure novel. From the fiery Sicilian Defense (with a stunning 87.5% win rate in the Najdorf Variation) to the rock-solid Caro-Kann and undefeated Philidor Defense (both boasting a perfect 100% win rate), they clearly enjoy mixing classical respect with some unorthodox flair. And guess what? The Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack is their secret weapon, winning 85.71% of the time!
This player’s psychological resilience is equally legendary, with a comeback rate north of 80%—meaning if they lose a piece early, don't start celebrating just yet. Karl122 often bounces back fiercely, much like a cat with nine lives (and a chess clock).
Time of day matters too: the best time to challenge karl122 is probably around 3 AM, their peak focus hour—an uncanny preference reinforced by an 83% win rate during 3 AM games. Clearly, the early bird gets the bishop!
Opponents beware: whether facing familiar foes like ashmorshl or aazian, or brand new challengers, karl122 maintains solid winning percentages, sometimes even perfection. They have a habit of winning on time, on resignation, or by sheer, relentless pressure—as seen in their last memorable victory where the opponent threw in the towel after a graceful yet decisive assault.
When not dominating the chessboard, karl122 might be found brewing a cup of coffee to fuel the next tactical onslaught, laughing at blunders, and plotting their next masterpiece opening to baffle the chess world one move at a time. In short: a fierce, fun-loving competitor who's always ready to say "Checkmate!" with style — and maybe a wink.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| ashmorshl | 13W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| aazian | 14W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| roffe8272 | 8W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| yugo_slav | 5W / 3L / 1D | View Games |
| boclom123 | 7W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1953 | 1838 | ||
| 2016 | 1817 | 1803 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 69W / 20L / 4D | 58W / 32L / 3D | 66.6 |
| 2016 | 129W / 54L / 3D | 135W / 54L / 2D | 62.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Indian Game | 17 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 64.7% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Accelerated Dragon Modern Variation | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 70.0% |
| Undefined | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Variation | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 71.4% |
| Philidor Defense | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Sicilian Defense Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Dragon Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Morphy Defense Exchange Gligoric Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Indian Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Gubinsky Melts Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Catalan Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 5 |
| Losing | 5 | 0 |