Kcp1197

Player Profile: Kcp1197

Once a humble rapid enthusiast starting with a rating below 600 in mid-2023, Kcp1197 has embarked on a relentless journey up the chess ladder, climbing steadily to an impressive peak rapid rating of 1144 in May 2025. From a tentative beginner maneuvering the Italian Game to a seasoned tactician favoring the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation with over 60% win rate, Kcp1197 has a penchant for classical openings and a style that balances careful strategizing with moments of daring attack.

Playing Style & Statistics

• Favorite Time Control: Rapid games dominate the portfolio, boasting over 2300 rapid games played and a respectable win-loss record (1154 - 1073).
• Opening Repertoire: Italian Game and its offshoots are staples, but don’t be surprised to see Caro Kann and Giuoco Piano games too, with solid win percentages.
• Psychological Traits: A tilt factor of 10 suggests Kcp1197 keeps a cool head even after tough matches, bouncing back with an impressive comeback rate of ~77%.
• Game Length: Likes to take chess deep into the endgame — the average moves per win is almost 56, revealing a player willing to duel beyond flashy openings.

Strengths & Quirks

Kcp1197 is a chess player who refuses to quit early with only ~3% early resignations among games, always hunting for that tiny mistake by the opponent. Their strongest hour of the day is late afternoon (16:00) where the win rate peaks around 57%. Beware – a sharp player that knows when to press and when to defend, especially after losing material, maintaining a cool ~45% win rate in those tense moments.

Notable Matches

Recently, Kcp1197 showcased a tactical masterpiece with the Italian Game to deliver a swift checkmate against opponent tico-do-pai in a dramatic 28-move duel. The final move 28. Nf5# sealed the victory with flair – a testament to precise planning and execution.
Fun fact: Kcp1197 tends to shine brighter when playing as White, scoring nearly 54% wins, but isn’t shy to defend the Black pieces – still holding a solid 44% win rate.

Challenges & Opponents

Facing players of equal or higher rating is a mixed adventure, with some tough times (20% win rate above rating) but dominating those rated below with a stellar 77% win ratio. The player has a love-hate relationship with opponents like sbx6 and den-platinum – a win rate of 0% against them indicates the need for a strategic re-think next time!

Trivia & Quirky Stats

• Longest winning streak: 8 games. Imagine the bragging rights at the next virtual chess meetup!
• Longest losing streak: 10 games. But hey, every great story needs a little drama.
• Most common victory by termination: Resignation — opponents know when Kcp1197 has them on the ropes.
• Average moves per loss tend to be longer (63 moves) than per win, suggesting epic battles even if the result isn't in Kcp1197's favor.

Looking Forward

With an ever-improving rapid rating and a versatile opening book, Kcp1197 has the makings of a formidable contender. With a steady mind, tactical sharpness, and a dash of chess humor (“Did I just blunder my queen again?”), every game is a step closer to grandmaster glory – or at least a really epic checkmate to share.