Kenny Triana

Player Profile: Kenny Triana (Username: kematra)

Meet Kenny Triana, a chess adventurer whose journey through the ranks is as rollercoaster-like as his infamous Qh5 opening gambit. Sporting the username kematra, Kenny is no stranger to drama—both on and off the board—where his games often resemble thrilling tales of daring sacrifices and impulsive queen maneuvers.

Sporting a peak rapid rating of 1375 in early 2023, Kenny quickly realized that consistency was a mysterious beast, sometimes elusive like a sneaky knight fork. His latest rapid rating floats around the 280–390 range, reflecting countless battles fought with equal parts enthusiasm and occasional tactical missteps that fuel his steep learning curve.

In the blazing fast world of bullet chess, Kenny reached a peak rating of 327 in 2025, demonstrating some serious reflexes—at least until the timer runs out! Blitz games tell a humbler story with a peak of 224, but hey, every grandmaster started somewhere, and Kenny's current record makes him a fierce underdog with plenty of room to surprise opponents.

Style and Strengths

Kenny’s style? Let’s just say it’s a cocktail of bravado and caution: an impressive 65.88% comeback rate shows he fights hard even when down a piece, and with a 46% win rate playing white, he clearly knows how to make early control work—especially when wielding the Alekhine's Defense, boasting a spicy 75% win rate.

His favorite openings read like a well-traveled map of chess theory: from the trusty King's Pawn Opening (sometimes with that cheeky Leonardis Variation) to Scandinavian and Philidor defenses. That said, Kenny’s results show a willingness to experiment, even if some choices like the Bishop's Opening invite more losses than glory.

Wins, Losses & Quirks

Across all time controls, Kenny's battle stats tell a story of grit: 126 wins versus 161 losses in rapid, and a respectable tally of 43 wins balanced by 46 losses in bullet. If Kenny has a nemesis, it might be time itself, with quite a few games decided by timeout—a nod to either fierce defensive play or slightly abysmal clock management.

His longest winning streak stands at 7 games, a brief glorious moment before the chess gods remind him that humility is part of the game. On the flip side, an 18-game losing streak tested his resilience and commitment—proof that every defeat is just another chapter in the story.

Memorable Game Highlight

One of Kenny’s recent triumphs involved a daring queen sortie in the King's Pawn Opening that left opponents blinking: he scored a win on time while dominating the clock.
See the game here

Off the Board

When not locked in cerebral combat, Kenny’s preferred playing time is early afternoon around 13:00, where his win rate shines at an impressive 66.67%. His psychological stats reveal an 18% tilt factor, so opponents beware: he might curse the streak, but he's never out for the count.

In short, Kenny Triana—aka kematra—is every bit the passionate amateur chess player, mixing ambition with some comic misadventures, proving that chess is as much about courage and humor as about winning.