Profile: kdog1187
Meet kdog1187, a spirited chess enthusiast whose rapid rating has rollercoastered through April and May of 2025, peaking at a respectable 601. With a rapid game count nearing a thousand battles fought, kdog1187 has amassed almost as many wins as losses (468 wins to 472 losses) with a sprinkle of draws, proving that every game is a thrilling chance to rewrite history—or at least try to escape losing.
Known for wielding the Van 't Kruijs Opening with a win rate just over 51%, kdog1187 shows a preference for classic but cunning lines, alongside solid performances in variations of the French Defense (win rates around 50%). Their adventurous side occasionally dips into the Scandinavian and the King's Pawn openings, though not always with smooth sailing—after all, even the best of us have our off days on the board.
Style-wise, kdog1187 is not one to give up easily, boasting an impressive 56.2% comeback rate and a tendency to stick around in endgames, with nearly half of their matches going the distance into the endgame phase. Interestingly, they sometimes throw in an early resignation (around 15% of losses), maybe to save precious brain cells or because the coffee ran out—it's a mystery only chess psychology can explain.
kdog1187 loves to challenge opponents both above and below their rating, but let's just say they really run out of steam when facing higher-rated players (only about 12% wins there) and shine brightly against those rated lower (almost 81% wins!). Tactical moments can be tricky, especially after losing a piece, where the win rate dips to just 38%, but it's all part of the journey.
When it comes to timing, mornings are golden—with a perfect 100% win rate at 6 AM (clearly, kdog1187 is either an early bird or just very good at winning while half asleep). Saturdays and Mondays are the best days overall, with win rates above 52%. Night owls beware: late evenings hover around a standard 40-50% success.
Recent Matches
- Most Recent Win: A dramatic resignation victory using the Van 't Kruijs Opening, showing agility in complex positions and sharp tactics. View Game
- Most Recent Loss: A tough battle lost against bk2283 employing the Pirc Defense. Even the best stumble sometimes! View Game
Off the board, kdog1187 might be the kind who ponders deeply whether to have one more coffee before the next game or just dive straight in—because chess, after all, is 99% mental and 1% caffeine.
In summary: kdog1187 is a resilient rapid player with an experimental spirit, a balanced mix of wins and losses that keeps things exciting, and a knack for surprising opponents—especially in the early hours of the day. Keep an eye on this player; the journey to chess greatness is rarely a straight line, and kdog1187’s path is no exception (but way more fun to watch!).