Keith Caudill

Keith Caudill: The Enigmatic "kcaudill-3"

Meet Keith Caudill, a blitz and rapid chess aficionado who’s been maneuvering pawns and knights like a secret agent on a classified mission. With a blitz rating that once soared to 354 before settling into a respectable 140 in 2025, Keith’s journey on the 64 squares reads like a thriller full of ups, downs, and unexpected comebacks.

Playing Style & Statistics

Keith battles fiercely in blitz with over 400 games under his belt, boasting a solid 46% win rate using his top secret opening. In rapid, the pace slows but excitement builds — game count is lighter, but strategy is just as sharp, with a max rapid rating of 420 and an 35% win rate also with that mysterious opening. When it comes to win streaks, Keith’s longest was a neat 5 victories in a row, proving that on a good day, he’s a force to be reckoned with!

Tactical Tenacity

One of Keith’s most impressive feats? A 100% win rate after losing a piece — because giving up one soldier clearly just fire-ups his tactical genius. His comeback rate stands tall at 52%, making him a nightmare opponent who refuses to stay down. Just don’t ask him to avoid the occasional tilt; with a tilt factor of 8, sometimes the pressure shows, but only briefly.

Match Highlights

While some foes like "gui0909" and "duff1089" remained elusive with no wins recorded, Keith has a flawless record against others like "paolaariceaga" and "macyaddy," winning 100% of those duels. Apparently, Keith has a knack for cracking certain opponent codes — but some remain a mystery.

Chess Philosophy & Fun Facts

With an early resignation rate of just 5.26%, Keith rarely throws in the towel early, preferring to fight through every tricky endgame (which he reaches nearly half the time). Matches are long and winding, averaging about 40 moves per win and a whopping 55 moves per loss — proof that Keith loves a good marathon game.

Fun fact: Keith seems to prefer playing on Friday afternoons (51.85% win rate) and is surprisingly tactical between 14:00 and 17:00, where his win rate spikes beyond 50%. Looks like the mid-afternoon caffeine buzz might have a positive effect!

In short, Keith Caudill is the kind of chess player who blends resilience, mystery, and just enough quirks to keep his opponents guessing — the secret agent of the chessboard.