Kawa Xoshnaw

Meet Kawa Xoshnaw, aka Kawa_kurd

Known in the digital realm as Kawa_kurd, this chess warrior has been battling it out on the virtual 64-square battlefield since 2021. With a peak rapid rating of 1339 achieved way back in October 2021, Kawa swiftly reminds us that rating numbers are just part of a story – it's the journey, the resilience, and the caffeine-fueled strategy marathons that truly define a player.

Playing Style & Strategy

Kawa's style? Imagine a chess ninja with a strong caffeine addiction, who prefers to keep the endgame in his sights—he's got an impressive 66.5% tendency to push games into the glorious late stages. Though early resignations hover around a modest 3%, he’s not one to give up without a fight.

White pieces bring a slight edge in his favor with a 47% win rate, but don’t underestimate him playing Black — holding his own with a solid 45% win rate despite often facing opposition's best at the start.

Mental Fortitude & Comeback Power

A comeback king at heart, Kawa can snatch victory from the jaws of defeat with a respectable 70% comeback rate — which explains why giving him a lost position is like handing him a motivational speech and a second cup of espresso. Although tilt factor is present at 15 (because even digital warriors have their off days), don’t count him out just yet.

Favorite Openings

Kawa's preferred chess openings read like a world tour through classical strategies: from the King's Pawn Opening where he's logged thousands of games, to the Reti Opening, and even to the intricacies of the Queen’s Pawn Chigorin Variation. Sometimes, he ventures down the French Defense or Petroff's Defense, proving he’s not afraid to mix it up and keep opponents guessing.

Most Active & Successful Moves

• Average moves to win: roughly 65
• Average moves to lose: nearly 68 — because if you’re going down, might as well make it a long, dramatic journey!

Timing & Tactical Trends

Kawa tends to shine in the early morning hours — his best time of day to play is around 3:00 AM. If you’re listening to the chess gods, this might be your cue to challenge him. Also, he’s known for some serious tactical afternoon/evening battles, with solid win rates around 46-48% during the prime evening playtimes.

Record & Rivalries

With over 17,000 wins in rapid games balanced by nearly as many losses, Kawa’s experience is as vast as the chess openings he has played. Notably, his toughest adversary is chiya044, holding a challenging record against them, while friendly fires abound with other opponents like peeweelebowski and tark_1967 where Kawa proudly holds a perfect win streak.

Memorable Games

Just recently in 2025, Kawa defeated peeweelebowski by resignation in a Queen's Pawn Opening - Chigorin Variation, showcasing patient pressure and sharp tactics that led to a commanding position. You can replay that masterpiece here.

Fun Fact:

Despite sometimes shaking in his boots (tilt factor 15, remember), Kawa’s Comeback Rate suggests he’s often the one who ends up flipping the board — metaphorically, but you never know...

In a nutshell, Kawa Xoshnaw is not just a player; he's a seasoned digital warrior who mixes classical opening recipes with a dash of grit, perseverance, and late-night strategic wizardry. Watch out, because at 3 AM, this might be the perfect time to witness some spectacular chess magic!