Kayhen2014

Chess Profile: Kayhen2014

Meet Kayhen2014 — a fearless strategist navigating the thrilling rollercoaster of chess ratings and games in the year 2025. Known for an adventurous style that embraces both the bright bursts of blitz and the thoughtful trenches of rapid, Kayhen2014 plays with a heart full of tactics and a mind wired for surprises.

Rating Adventures

Kayhen2014's rating journey reads like a suspenseful novel. Their rapid rating reached a peak of 628 in April 2025 before taking a scenic downhill ride to around 416 in May — because what’s a hero without a few valleys? As for blitz, they soared to a dazzling 778 in May, proving they can strike like a lightning bolt when time ticks down.

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Playing Style & Personality

A pragmatist at heart, Kayhen2014 has a remarkable comeback rate of nearly 66%, often clawing back after losing pieces like a true phoenix rising from the ashes. But beware: their tilt factor is a modest 7, reminding us they sometimes curse the chess gods — because even warriors need to vent! Endgames make up a solid 45% of their play, indicating stamina and patience even when the clock's ticking. Their love for early resignation is low at 7.7%, so they stick to the game long enough to make it interesting.

Favorite Openings

• Alekhine's Defense: A perfect 100% win rate in rapid with this elegant defense — the signature opening of the mysterious and bold.
• Queen's Pawn Opening - Mikenas Defense: Showing strong grip here with an 80% win rate, Kayhen2014 clearly enjoys setting traps in quieter waters.
• French Defense Kings Indian Attack: A 75% success rate hints at their liking for less trodden paths and complex structures.
• Honorable mention: The Van 't Kruijs Opening and Alekhine’s Maroczy Variation with roughly 67% wins each, proving Kayhen2014's penchant for diverse and tricky lines.

Killer Instincts and Quirks

Kayhen2014 thrives mostly when playing as Black, boasting a >54% win rate from the darker side — a hint that they're the kind of player who loves to counterattack. When controlling White, the win rate dips to 37%, suggesting some experiments with sunshine tactics that sometimes bloom, sometimes not.

Expect Kayhen2014 to play their best chess around 8 PM, with a perfect 100% win rate at that hour (talk about timing!). Across days, Tuesday and Saturday are favored battlegrounds for victories, while Thursdays remain a ghost town of zero wins.

Recent Battles

Their latest victory was a slick resignation win against DaveH1979, bravely defending the Queen's Pawn Opening - Mikenas Defense — a game of cunning and patience, ending just after the 2nd move. On the flip side, a tough battle against akito_lyton ended in a checkmate loss, proving that even grand adventurers stumble on tricky terrain.

daveh1979  |  akito_lyton

The Streaks: Heroes Have Them Too!

Kayhen2014’s longest winning streak is an impressive 5 games — enough to strike fear in any opponent — while the longest losing streak is a humbling 7. Currently, the recent winds favor the opponents with a minor 1-game losing streak on Kayhen2014’s side, but don’t count them out just yet!

Fun Facts

• Average moves per win: 46 — they like to take their time and savor victory.
• Average moves per loss: 56 — tactically sticky even in defeat, prolonging the duel.
• Checkmate wins vs. resignations: Nearly equal, showing versatility in endings.
• Despite some early losses, draws are rare — Kayhen2014 prefers an "all or nothing" approach.

In Conclusion

Kayhen2014 is a dynamic, sometimes unpredictable figure in the chess arena — part tactician, part chess philosopher, and part rollercoaster enthusiast. Whether toppling kings or learning from losses, Kayhen2014 keeps the battlefield lively for all who dare to face them.