Introduction
Kaykobad Khan, online as kbkhan91, is a chess streamer who turns every move into a moment. With a quick wit and a love for the game, he invites viewers to learn, laugh, and maybe mouth the word "checkmate" before the clock runs out.
His preferred time control is Rapid, and his streams blend fast-paced action with-friendly commentary. Peak Rapid moments have reached impressive heights, showcasing a sharp tactical eye and resilient endgames. For a glimpse of his journey, you can check Kaykobad Khan.
Chess Journey
From casual online skirmishes to a consistent presence across multiple formats, kbkhan91 has built a diverse chess portfolio. He competes in Blitz, Rapid, Bullet, and Daily games, with Rapid serving as his home base in streams and content.
His rapid performances have shown a steady climb and a peak in the high 1800s, reflecting growth in calculation, timing, and nerves under pressure. This combination of depth and pace makes his streams both instructive and entertaining.
Playing Style & Openings
Kaykobad favors dynamic, practical lines and enjoys sharpening positions where tactics meet solid structure. Notable openings in his repertoire include:
- Sicilian Defense [[Link|opening|Sicilian Defense]]
- Italian Game: Two Knights Defense [[Link|opening|Italian Game: Two Knights Defense]]
- Blackburne Shilling Gambit [[Link|opening|Blackburne Shilling Gambit]]
- Australian Defense [[Link|opening|Australian Defense]]
- Four Knights Game
His stream-friendly style blends tactical skirmishes with patient endgames, often turning complex positions into teachable moments for the audience.
Streaming & Community
As a streamer, kbkhan91 blends analysis with humor, inviting viewers to participate in the commentary and learn from both wins and mistakes. He regularly shares games, discusses ideas, and answers questions live. Join the community and follow the action through the profile placeholder Kaykobad Khan.
Forté Spotlight
Rapid is his main stage, with strong results and a growing following. For a quick snapshot of his Rapid trajectory, see
and the accompanying notes in the opening repertoire that he demonstrates during streams.
Coach's Advice
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🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gull | 225W / 175L / 17D | View Games |
| Neil Lad | 127W / 67L / 16D | View Games |
| Januario Moscatel | 100W / 62L / 2D | View Games |
| olipalsson | 79W / 69L / 7D | View Games |
| puzzlemaster1159 | 92W / 32L / 10D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1580 | |||
| 2024 | 1232 | 1604 | 1880 | 1315 |
| 2023 | 1635 | 1406 | 1315 | |
| 2022 | 1294 | 1674 | 1397 | 1236 |
| 2021 | 1442 | 1462 | 1620 | 1492 |
| 2020 | 1511 | 1560 | 1633 | 1750 |
| 2019 | 1289 | 1472 | 1566 | 1709 |
| 2018 | 1165 | 1453 | 1515 | 1524 |
| 2017 | 1037 | |||
| 2015 | 1220 | 1412 | ||
| 2014 | 1040 | 1362 | 1200 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 75.0 |
| 2024 | 156W / 169L / 14D | 140W / 178L / 18D | 66.3 |
| 2023 | 154W / 149L / 7D | 147W / 145L / 15D | 65.3 |
| 2022 | 680W / 524L / 48D | 664W / 559L / 37D | 54.8 |
| 2021 | 1333W / 1209L / 77D | 1315W / 1250L / 86D | 57.2 |
| 2020 | 1463W / 1253L / 109D | 1432W / 1279L / 120D | 61.9 |
| 2019 | 1027W / 1124L / 71D | 989W / 1142L / 76D | 57.8 |
| 2018 | 875W / 796L / 42D | 865W / 826L / 35D | 59.1 |
| 2017 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 20.0 |
| 2015 | 13W / 10L / 0D | 9W / 13L / 0D | 55.8 |
| 2014 | 0W / 2L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 52.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 1366 | 729 | 603 | 34 | 53.4% |
| Sicilian Defense | 950 | 422 | 485 | 43 | 44.4% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 802 | 346 | 419 | 37 | 43.1% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 790 | 431 | 335 | 24 | 54.6% |
| Scotch Game | 737 | 366 | 348 | 23 | 49.7% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fegatello Attack, Leonhardt Variation | 697 | 400 | 280 | 17 | 57.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 684 | 354 | 302 | 28 | 51.8% |
| Amar Gambit | 660 | 342 | 298 | 20 | 51.8% |
| Barnes Defense | 574 | 335 | 224 | 15 | 58.4% |
| Four Knights Game | 564 | 330 | 213 | 21 | 58.5% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 121 | 75 | 41 | 5 | 62.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 103 | 59 | 40 | 4 | 57.3% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 82 | 56 | 20 | 6 | 68.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 78 | 56 | 18 | 4 | 71.8% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fegatello Attack, Leonhardt Variation | 75 | 49 | 24 | 2 | 65.3% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 74 | 37 | 32 | 5 | 50.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 48 | 29 | 18 | 1 | 60.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 47 | 29 | 13 | 5 | 61.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 45 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 86.7% |
| Scotch Game | 39 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 43.6% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 268 | 126 | 139 | 3 | 47.0% |
| Australian Defense | 253 | 130 | 116 | 7 | 51.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 164 | 64 | 92 | 8 | 39.0% |
| French Defense | 151 | 86 | 63 | 2 | 57.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 123 | 65 | 54 | 4 | 52.9% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 116 | 59 | 55 | 2 | 50.9% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 114 | 57 | 55 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 113 | 53 | 59 | 1 | 46.9% |
| Scotch Game | 107 | 46 | 57 | 4 | 43.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 98 | 51 | 45 | 2 | 52.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | 16 | 22 | 0 | 42.1% |
| Catalan Opening | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 71.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 9.1% |
| Ruy Lopez: Bird's Defense Deferred | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Czech Defense | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Scotch Game | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 83.3% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 17 | 0 |
| Losing | 19 | 12 |