Player Profile: karoolz
Meet karoolz, the chess player who embodies the rollercoaster spirit of the 64 squares. Starting out in early 2023 with an impressive peak daily rating of 1315, karoolz has had quite the journey since. With a playing style that combines tactical resilience—boasting a 73.68% comeback rate after setbacks—and a penchant for perseverance (not to mention an occasional tilt factor of 11, reminding us that even champions have their "off" moments), this player keeps the chess world guessing.
Although karoolz’s blitz and bullet ratings may seem modest compared to their daily and rapid play, it's clear that slow and steady (plus a dash of creative openings) is their jam. Their favorite times to strike are early morning hours around 3 AM and late mornings, where their win percentage peaks above 60%. Must be something about the caffeine or the moonlight… who knows?
On the opening front, Top Secret and the Alekhine's Defense Maroczy Variation have brought karoolz some glory, the latter sporting a perfect 100% win rate—talk about a secret weapon! They've also dabbled with quirky lines like the Van Geet Opening and Reti Opening, proving they're not afraid to experiment, even if tradition says otherwise. The Unknown Opening is admittedly their comfort zone, with 266 games logged and a respectable 37.22% win rate.
Speaking of opponents, karoolz has a mixed bag of friends and foes. They have a positive record against “ginn16” with 56.6% wins, but a tougher time against “jerome607” (46.3% wins), their most frequent sparring partner with over 100 games played. There are even some players like “alexmaria16” and “matt_soby” against whom karoolz maintains a flawless 100% win rate—true nemeses beware!
Not just a mathematical machine, karoolz averages about 56 moves to victory—a slow and deliberate strategist who savors the endgame, which appears in nearly 61% of their matches. Don’t expect quick resignations here either; with only around 5.7% early resignations, karoolz fights tooth and nail, even when the chips are down.
Highlights include recent victories by checkmate over tough opponents like “jerome607” and a creative royal assault in cool endgames. Despite ups and downs—there was a long 11-game losing streak—the journey is far from over. With a current upward climb to daily ratings approaching 900 and rapid play hitting highs of nearly 700, the future looks bright for karoolz, chess's resilient tactician and occasional midnight warrior.
Fun fact: Karoolz seems to be extra sharp at 3 AM, proving that some players really do play better when the world sleeps—perhaps they are secretly a chess night owl or a caffeine-fueled grandmaster in disguise.
Follow karoolz for more entertaining, gritty, and sometimes mysterious battles on the chessboard!
