kenkoyama

Player Profile: kenkoyama

Meet kenkoyama, a chess enthusiast whose journey resembles a rollercoaster on a checkered board. Known for his rapid gameplay, he prefers fast-paced action but has dabbled intensely in bullet, blitz, and daily games as well. While his bullet rating fluctuates like a caffeine-fueled squirrel, his rapid rating once soared to a mighty 1314—enough to intimidate casual pawns and scare bishops into early retirement.

Though not always perched atop the leaderboard, kenkoyama’s persistence defines him. With a nearly even win/loss split in bullet (623 wins to 629 losses) and a respectable rapid record of 802 wins to 759 losses, resilience is his middle name. His longest winning streak? A solid 14 games — proving when he’s hot, he’s on fire. Meanwhile, his tilt factor clocks in at 34, so don’t bet on him giving up easily, even when the going gets tough.

Signature Opening Moves: kenkoyama has a fondness for the Caro Kann Defense in his bullet and rapid games, boasting over a 50% win rate across various Caro Kann lines. The Vienna Game and its fiery Falkbeer Vienna Gambit add flavor to his repertoire, hinting at his aggressive yet calculated style. Defenders beware! His blitz record includes an 81.8% win rate in the Caro Kann Exchange Variation — a real thorn in the side for unlucky opponents.

His games aren’t short affairs either; the average moves per win hover around 50, signifying thoughtful battles rather than lightning strikes. This aligns well with his endgame frequency, showing he’s comfortable making it to the final stage – sometimes battling it out like a gladiator on the chessboard.

Off the board, kenkoyama might just be the guy who laughs at his own blunders quicker than you can shout “Checkmate!”, keeping a good spirit through wins and losses alike. His comeback rate after losing a piece is an impressive 71.65%, a testament to his tactical awareness and refusal to concede early.

Recent Highlights

In a thrilling encounter on June 8, 2025, kenkoyama clinched victory with a clever use of the Caro-Kann Defense Advance Botvinnik Carls Defense, grinding down his opponent on time. Earlier, on June 7, he showcased his prowess in the Four Knights Game in a classical bout, winning on time after a 29-move battle.

And who says losses aren’t valuable? Even the recent defeats against OnyaGeorge and Fiagaro sharpened his skills, often from intense Caro-Kann skirmishes where every pawn and bishop counted.

Fun Facts

• Peak Ratings: Rapid: 1314, Daily: 974, Blitz: 513, Bullet: 507
• Favorite Time to Play: 13:00 (probably fueled by a lunch break caffeine boost)
• Psychological Armor: Rarely resigns early; prefers to fight 'til the last move
• Most Challenging Opponent: valentino179 — the win rate against them hovers around 32%

Summing it up, kenkoyama is a passionate player with a sturdy blend of patience, aggression, and humor. Whether defending stoutly or launching gambits, watch out — their offenses are as unexpected as a chessboard cat nap!

Recent Game to Spectate:

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 c5 4. dxc5 Nc6 5. Nf3 Bg4 6. h3 Bxf3 7. Qxf3 Nxe5 
8. Qc3 Nc6 9. Bb5 e6 10. O-O Ne7 11. Na3 Nf5 12. g4 Nd4 13. Qxd4 a6 14. Qd3 
axb5 15. Qxb5 Rb8 16. c4 dxc4 17. Nxc4 Be7 18. Be3 O-O 19. Rfd1 Qc7 20. Rd2 
Ne5 21. Rad1 Nxc4 22. Qxc4 Rbc8 0-1