Chess Player Profile: Kekazo17
They say every grandmaster had to start somewhere, and Kekazo17’s journey is no exception — though with a few unexpected twists and turns worthy of a thriller!
Rating Rollercoaster
Starting the year 2025 with a rapid rating fluctuating like a caffeine-fueled bishop (from 232 to a mind-boggling 626 in just six months), Kekazo17 has shown determination — if sometimes with a sprinkle of drama. Blitz rating highs around 317 tell a tale of nimble fingers and quick thinking, even if facing occasional rollercoaster dips.
[[Chart|Rating|Rapid|2025-01-2025-06]]Opening Arsenal
An aficionado of the Bird's Opening, Kekazo17 plays it with a 74% win rate in rapid games, proving birds really can soar. The Reti Opening and variants show versatility, while the Sicilian Defense is approached with caution — boasting a modest 25% win rate, perhaps better reserved for trying to confuse opponents rather than outright winning.
Playing Style & Grit
Average game length hovers around 57 moves; clearly, Kekazo17 enjoys the journey as much as the destination. With endgames frequenting 60% of their games, and a comeback rate exceeding 70%, this player is the sort who laughs in the face of adversity — then proceeds to win anyway.
Yet, with a tilt factor of 8, expect some melodrama when the chips are down. But hey, who doesn’t need a little emotional spice in chess?
Psychology & Tactics
Kekazo17’s best time of day? 11:00 AM — prime coffee and queen attack hours. A tactical wizard who wins nearly half of games even after losing a piece, and resigns early just 6.5% of the time (which means they fight hard or maybe just stubbornly refuse to accept defeat).
Memorable Records
With stunning perfect records (100% win rate) against several notable opponents like joshuablue1, ethk01, and dineshmanohare, Kekazo17 has amassed a loyal fan club of vanquished challengers.
But no player is perfect — some rivalries, like with guimaguima13, haven’t gone so well. In true champion style, Kekazo17 takes loss with grace and plots the glorious comeback.
Recent Battles
On June 9, 2025, Kekazo17 dazzled with a swift resignation victory against joshuablue1 employing the Queens Pawn Opening - Accelerated London System. Combining solid pawn structures with tactical precision, they closed the game in just 21 moves.
Nicknamed
While "E C" might be their name or initials, their username Kekazo17 strikes fear (and some smiles) across the digital board. A player who can mix strategic sophistication with a dash of humor — after all, chess without a little fun is just checkers in disguise.
Future looks bright for this relentless tactician who proves that in chess, even a knight can dance like a king.