Kevin Jose Capablanca
Once upon a chessboard, there was an enigmatic player known as Kevin Jose Capablanca — a name that sounds like a world chess legend reincarnated, but with a twist of modern flair and a rollercoaster rating history that tells a tale of perseverance, resilience, and moments of brilliance sprinkled with... occasional turbulence.
About the Player
KevinJoseCapablanca shines brightest in Rapid chess, where he holds a near 50% win rate across a whopping 2,194 games, proving he's got the stamina of a marathon runner and the mental acuity of a tactician who loves to play at a lively pace. In blitz and bullet formats, the journey has been bumpy, with ratings and win percentages fluctuating, but hey, it’s chess, not rocket science! At least his best blitz win rate opening—shhh, it's Top Secret—is a respectable 46%, and in daily games, he occasionally likes to take it slow, enjoying a solid 52.6% success rate when he has time to brew some coffee with each move.
Playing Style & Stats
- Average Moves Per Win: 49 (looks like Kevin enjoys a good intellectual battle before delivering the final checkmate).
- Average Moves Per Loss: 37 (some games end a little quicker than he’d like).
- White Win Rate: 51.08% – White pieces bring a slight edge to Kevin’s arsenal.
- Black Win Rate: 45.52% – But don't count him out when wielding the dark pieces!
- Early Resignation Rate: 16.03% – Even grandmasters sometimes fold early, and Kevin is no exception; maybe he just knows when to save energy for the next battle.
- Comeback Rate: 55.91% – Kevin is a true fighter, often clawing his way back when the going gets tough.
- Win Rate After Losing a Piece: 100% – If Kevin loses a piece, beware: it only fires up his tactical genius.
Psychological Insights
Despite the toughness of the game, Kevin's tilt factor sits at a calm 11 — a hint that he keeps his cool better than most when the chips are down. Although there's a -24.47% difference when rated games are compared to casual matches, it just means Kevin plays seriously when it counts but also knows how to kick back and enjoy an easygoing game.
Notable Achievements & Trivia
- Longest Winning Streak: An impressive 14 games in a row. That’s longer than many TV series last seasons!
- Opponent Rivalries: Kevin has a love-hate relationship with many opponents, having faced a regular named "srprecioso" 103 times with a win rate of 61.17% - a rivalry worthy of its own chess novel.
- Top Secret Opening Strategy: Kevin is mysterious about his favorite opening, but it’s clearly effective given his stats.
Peak Ratings Over the Years
Like a true chess warrior, Kevin's ratings have baptized him in the flames of competition:
- Blitz: From a high of 977 in 2017 to a rebound at 688 in 2024.
- Rapid: Peaked impressively at 1,144 in 2023.
- Daily: Enjoys a steady range, with a pinnacle at 1,008 in 2021.
- Bullet: Showed flashes of speed chess skill peaking at 1,041 in 2017.
In Summary
Kevin Jose Capablanca might not yet be the next world champion, but his chess journey is one full of passion, ups and downs, secret openings, and a heartwarming willingness to fight back against the odds — all while having a great time on the 64 squares. Whether it's blitz fireworks or daily slow burns, Kevin proves that chess is as much about persistence and personality as it is about the pieces.
