Profile Summary: Kamariah Aliman (kemm2)
Meet Kamariah Aliman, known in the chess world as kemm2, a determined player with a rollercoaster ride of ratings and a penchant for quirky openings. While the chess gods may not have smiled on Kamariah at every turn, her spirit and tenacity are undeniable — because who else can say their peak Rapid rating once soared to an impressive 455 before politely bowing back down to earth?
Chess Journey & Play Style
Kamariah dives into the heat of battle mostly in Blitz and Rapid formats, juggling over 300 games with a preference for tactical skirmishes. She’s a frequent visitor to opening theory classrooms, dabbling in everything from the Kings Pawn Opening to the sometimes eccentric Van t Kruijs Opening, and her win rates show a respectable fight — with some openings hitting a win rate close to 50%! However, the Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense might just be the opening she loves to hate, with a win rate lingering around 18%.
Her style features a cautious embrace of resignation (she resigns early in about 3.4% of games, which is pretty modest considering her lengthy games), but she’s no stranger to the long haul — averaging over 32 moves before claiming victory and over 52 moves in losses. Kamariah isn't just a one-trick pony; she loves endgames, appearing in nearly 45% of her matches, proving she's not afraid to wrestle down to the final moments.
Strengths & Quirks
- Comback Queen: She boasts a nearly 49% comeback rate, so don’t count her out just because she lost a piece early!
- Brightest Hour: Peak performance tends to come at the quirky hour of 1 AM — perhaps chess players worldwide should consider late-night training sessions?
- Color Confusion? Slightly better results on Black than White with a 37.3% win rate vs. 35.3% — classic underdog surprise element!
Recent Memoirs of Triumph and Defeat
Kamariah’s latest triumph came against RatchetPack, winning on time after a fierce battle in the Nimzowitsch variation of the English Opening. The game was a tactical rollercoaster with knights making unexpected visits and a final decisive rook check. Witness the magic here.
On the flip side, her most recent setback was against aflah153, where she fell victim to a Scandinavian Defense Closed line and lost on time. Still, every loss is just a step towards greater glory...and hopefully better time management.
Overall Stats Snapshot
| Format | Wins | Losses | Draws | Peak Rating | Longest Win Streak | Longest Loss Streak |
|---|
| Blitz | 104 | 174 | 6 | 217 (Apr 2025) | 4 | 8 |
| Rapid | 19 | 30 | 6 | 455 (Jan 2025) | 4 | 8 |
In summary, Kamariah “kemm2” Aliman is the kind of player who might not always win the medal, but definitely wins the crowd’s heart with resilience, eclectic taste in openings, and the unbeatable spirit of never giving up—even if the clock isn’t always on her side.
