Kevin Stern

Kevin Stern (aka KevBear16) - The Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire

Kevin Stern, online knight and king of the 64 squares, is a chess player who has dedicated years to mastering the art of blitz, rapid, bullet, and daily chess. Despite sometimes feeling like a humble pawn, Kevin’s rating trajectory tells the tale of a cunning warrior steadily conquering the chessboard.

Rating & Performance Highlights

• Peak Blitz Rating: 2258 (May 2025) – Soaring above many, armed with lightning-fast tactics and occasional wild sacrifices.
• Peak Rapid Rating: 2219 (Feb 2024) – Where thoughtful strategies and deep endgames shine.
• Peak Bullet Rating: 1949 (May 2025) – Blink and you’ll miss it: Kevin thrives in the frantic chaos of bullet chess!
• Peak Daily Rating: 2103 (Nov 2023) – Patience and persistence turned into solid wins.

Playing Style

Kevin’s style would best be described as "strategic and occasionally sneaky." With an average of approximately 65 moves per game, this player isn’t one to rush — yes, even in blitz! Early resignations are kept to a polite 4.21%, proving Kevin’s stamina to fight until the very end.

Intriguingly, Kevin’s comeback rate is a spectacular 74.34%, showing a tenacity that would make even Bobby Fischer nod in respect. However, the real fun comes from the psychological quirks: a tilt factor of 10 reminds us all that even the best humans have bad days. His best hour to strike on the board? Right around 7 AM — wake up, world!

Favorite Openings - Kevin’s Secret Weapons

Thanks to thousands of games played, patterns have emerged:

• Blitz: Loves the Indian Game, resulting in a solid 52.56% win rate over nearly 300 games. Also dabbles in the mysterious "Undefined" openings with over 62% win rate – the classic "surprise me" approach.
• Bullet: The Van t Kruijs Opening is Kevin’s secret ace, boasting an astonishing 86.36% win rate. This is bullet chess wizards' stuff!
• Rapid: Stays loyal to the Queens Pawn Opening - Accelerated London System and Indian Game, scoring above 54% and 60% wins respectively.
• Daily: Perfectionist mode enabled—rarely losing when using the Undefined or Queens Pawn Accelerated London System, hitting 100% win rates. Reliable as a Swiss watch.

Record & Rivalries

With thousands of games and a commendable win/loss/draw record — especially a blitz record boasting 2772 wins out of about 5200 games — Kevin is no stranger to victory and occasional heartbreak. Longest winning streak? A quaint 21 games, showing steady domination phases, while the longest losing streak of 10 reminds us even grandmasters have their blips.

Most played opponent: falconflames, with a strong win rate of 87%. And don’t mess with patismat, kidasmeleqi, or henriquesa — Kevin has a perfect 100% win record against these fierce challengers.

Highlight: Most Recent Epic Win

In a recent showdown against henriquesa, Kevin's brilliance culminated in a checkmate victory after a marathon 48-move battle featuring the classical Colle System Rubinstein Classical Defense. Kevin, wielding white pieces, orchestrated a masterclass finale with Qg7#, sealing the deal in style.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Kevin’s win rate peaks on Tuesdays and Mondays, somewhere between 57-58%, so maybe coffee or tacos on those days?
• Rarely quits early. The fight goes on, which is why we love KevBear16.
• His endgame frequency clocks in at nearly 65%, revealing a player who finds magic when the board is quiet and the stakes are high.
• When life hands Kevin lemons (or a losing position), his comeback rate is nearly three-quarters. Tough cookie indeed!

In sum, Kevin Stern aka KevBear16 is the embodiment of a dedicated, ever-evolving chess player whose blend of strategic patience, tactical spark, and psychological endurance make him a formidable figure on the chessboard and a delight to watch – or to nervously, respectfully face!

Keep an eye on his journey – who knows, maybe the next world champion is lurking behind that username!