keito87

Profile Summary: keito87

Meet keito87, a chess warrior navigating the battlefield with a blend of gritty perseverance and occasional flashes of brilliance. Their journey through the ranks is a rollercoaster of nail-biting wins, humbling losses, and strategic stalemates, proving that in chess, as in life, it's not just about the destination but the wild ride along the way.

Rating & Style

Primarily a blitz enthusiast, keito87 has experienced a meteoric rise in rating, recently peaking at an impressive 490 in May 2025. Despite some fluctuations, their average blitz rating shows a steady upward trend, as they tactically maneuver through hundreds of games with a near-even win-loss record.

Their battlefield is often lit by the Van 't Kruijs Opening, where they've battled fiercely over nearly 1,500 games - winning just shy of half (48.4%). They're not afraid to mix it up, dabbling in the French Defense variations with a respectable 53.53% win rate, showing a preference for solid, classical strategies peppered with moments of creative flair.

Playing Personality

keito87 tends to keep their enemies on their toes, rarely surrendering early with only a 3.68% early resignation rate. Their games stretch long and deep, averaging over 47 moves in victories – plenty of room for mind games and traps to unfold! Endgames are their familiar territory, engaged in more than half (53.37%) of their games' battery rounds.

The time between 2 AM and 4 AM appears to be keito87’s prime time, where a surprising +54% success rate suggests they might be secretly nocturnal grandmasters or fueled by midnight snacks.

Tactical Insights & Quirks

Not only resilient but capable of comebacks, keito87 boasts nearly a 50% comeback rate after losing material—a true fighter who thrives under pressure (and maybe enjoys the stress). However, winning right after losing a piece happens only about a third of the time, perhaps suggesting a healthy respect for sacrifices and tricky positions.

When up against equally or lower-rated foes, keito87 demolishes them with a staggering 81.77% win rate, but battles with higher-rated players are noticeably tougher, with losses climbing over 82%. Fear not, though—the occasional upset is always on the cards!

Memorable Moments

Recent games showcase keito87’s penchant for gritty finishes. In one recent blitz duel, keito87 crushed opponents with skillful play leveraging the French Defense Knight Variation, winning by time—a true testament to pressure play and time management. On another occasion, a swift resignation from the opponent in the classic Van 't Kruijs Opening sealed a neat victory, while some losses remind them that even masters stumble (especially when the opponent invokes the dreaded Van 't Kruijs line themselves).

Final Thoughts

Whether they're on a winning streak or in the middle of a learning phase (longest losing streak: 11), keito87’s chess journey reflects passion, endurance, and humor through every rank climb and tumble. If you face off against keito87, prepare for a battle of wits, strategy, and maybe a dash of midnight madness.