Introduction
Kemonds, a streamer with a penchant for the unconventional, is a chess player whose journey is as colorful as their opening choices. With a preferred time control of Blitz, they have amassed a record that is both heroic and tragic, embodying the spirit of a true gambler at the board.
Early Days and the Rise of the Amazon Attack
Kemonds burst onto the scene in late 2022, diving into the Amazon Attack with reckless abandon. This opening, a variation of the Barnes Opening, became a signature, though results were mixed. In Rapid, they managed a 20% win rate with it, but in Blitz it dipped to 14%. Still, the Amazon Attack is a fitting metaphor for a player who loves to explore uncharted territory.
Playing Style: The Eternal Optimist
Kemonds is a player who never gives up. With a comeback rate of 71.6%, they thrive when behind, but also have a tilt factor of 65, meaning things can spiral. Their best time to play is 7 AM, when they win 76.92% of games, compared to a dismal 6.38% at 8 PM. Clearly, morning coffee is the secret weapon.
Their opening repertoire includes the Barnes Opening: Walkerling, Amar Gambit, and the Petrov's Defense. The Petrov's Defense, however, has been a disaster in Blitz: 0 wins in 32 games. Yet Kemonds keeps coming back for more.
Rivalries and Foes
No biography is complete without rivals. Kemonds has faced jarredha 18 times, winning only 2. The thebeardypirate has been a more even contest, with 4 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw. But the most one-sided rivalry is with orangebedwars, who has beaten Kemonds 10 times without a single loss. These battles have forged Kemonds's resilience.
Streaks and Stats
Kemonds holds a longest losing streak of 65 games, a testament to their perseverance. Yet they also have a 4-game winning streak and are currently on a 3-game win streak. Their rating history shows a peak of 343 in Rapid and 400 in Blitz (though that was a single game). Let's look at the Blitz rating journey:
And their win rate by opening:
Conclusion
Kemonds is a player who embodies the joy of chess, win or lose. With a strength-adjusted win rate of nearly 50% in Rapid and Blitz, they are better than their raw record suggests. They are a streamer who entertains, and their games are always a rollercoaster. Whether they are playing the Amazon Attack or the Petrov's Defense, one thing is certain: it will be memorable.