Robin van Kampen (Kempsy)
Meet Robin van Kampen, a Grandmaster who weaves mesmerizing chess tales faster than you can say "checkmate." Armed with the coveted FIDE Grandmaster title, Robin’s opening repertoire is as mysterious as a top-secret recipe—and just as effective. Whether blitzing through lightning-fast games or patiently outwitting opponents in long battles, Kempsy proves that chess is equal parts art and science.
Playing Style and Strengths
With a penchant for deep, strategic battles, Robin's games often stretch close to 78 moves when victorious, showing both endurance and precision. Their endgame frequency is impressively high at over 84%, making sure not to let the opponent off the hook prematurely. And when behind? Kempsy's comeback rate stands at a staggering 86.6%, proving that surrender is not in their vocabulary.
White pieces bring a slight edge with a 54.9% win rate, but Black isn’t far behind at 50.1%. They occasionally resign early (a measured 16% early resignation rate) – because even the best know when to save energy for another duel.
Rating Highlights
- Blitz Peak Rating: 3002 (January 2025) – Yes, that's right, over 3000 in blitz speed chess!
- Bullet Peak Rating: 2996 (September 2023) – Almost as fast as a blink, and almost as deadly.
- Rapid Peak Rating: 2660 (October 2021) – When there’s a bit more time to think, the mastery shows.
- Daily Chess Peak Rating: 1806 (October 2017) – Even relaxed games get a dose of brilliance.
Recent Games Snapshot
Just recently, Kempsy showcased dominance by winning with the Sicilian Defense: Wing Marshall Variation in a classy game full of tactical fireworks. Not to mention sneaky time wins and stylish checkmates—Robin keeps fans on their toes! Sure, even Grandmasters have off days with tough losses here and there, but that only fuels the relentless fire for the next victory.
Notable Opponents
Robin's foes range from heavy-hitters to emerging stars, including multiple face-offs with “drtancredi” (157 games), “alexrustemov” (97 games), and the ever-feisty “gmjoey1” (87 games). Win rates against opponents are all over the board—sometimes almost flawless, sometimes tough humbling losses—because chess is no easy beast, even at the top!
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Best time of day to catch Kempsy at peak form? 11:00 AM – caffeine must be cooperating.
- Monday is lucky: highest win rate day with 63% victories – starts the week strong!
- Despite the intense games, Kempsy’s losses by being down a piece turn into wins over 50% of the time... talk about fighting spirit.
- Once won 47 games in a row—probably bewildered a few opponents who thought the chessboard was haunted.
In the high-speed world of online chess, Robin van Kampen (Kempsy) stays sharp, strategic, and sizzling with style — a true chess ninja in the digital era.