Profile: khin_sow
Meet khin_sow, a relentless battler on the chessboard who loves blitz games almost as much as surprising opponents with the Scandinavian Defense. Nearly 600 peak blitz rating in May 2025 proves they know how to swing a rapid assault with style!
With over 600 blitz games under their belt, khin_sow's win-loss-draw record shows a fierce competitive spirit: 224 wins, 164 losses, and a handful of 22 draws. Rapid and bullet formats are also part of their arsenal, but blitz is definitely the bread and butter here. The excitement of fast-paced play may be why they have an impressive longest winning streak of 10 games — that's a hot streak worth celebrating.
Opening Repertoire Highlights
- Scandinavian Defense (Blitz): 56 games, 57% win rate — watch out, this is their signature!
- King’s Pawn Opening, Kings Knight Variation (Blitz): 30 games, over 63% win rate — classic and dependable.
- Petrov’s Defense Classical Variation (Blitz): 12 games, a staggering 75% win rate — reliable in tense duels.
- Van ’t Kruijs Opening (Bullet): 2 games, 100% wins — surprise weapon on fast games!
A mix of traditional favorite lines and a few less trodden paths shows a willingness to adapt and keep opponents guessing. Perhaps a little secret sauce is lurking in that impressive Scandinavian Mieses Kotrc Variation with nearly 73% blitz wins.
Playing Style and Psychology
Known for a strong comeback rate (~70%), khin_sow refuses to give up easily, even when losing a piece. With an average game length near 53 moves, patience and precision often turn the tide. Their early resignation rate is modest at 7.5%, indicating they fight to squeeze out every chance.
Bright spots in daily scheduling include their best times to pounce at chess: 22:00 hours, midnight, and Sunday mornings when the mind is surprisingly sharp. Beware if they challenge you at these times!
A Few Fun Tidbits
- Could probably write a thesis on why they resign so rarely early — stubbornness or just saving energy?
- Flawless victories against jorgecaamara and ga-thay-mo suggest an excellent track record vs. those usernames. Maybe a secret ritual or lucky charm involved.
- Sometimes tilts a bit (TiltFactor: 10), but who doesn’t? Probably takes a deep breath and comes back stronger!
Recent Memorable Game
A notable win came courtesy of the Caro-Kann Defense Exchange Variation, where khin_sow played White and won in under 15 moves after an intense melee of knights and queens. The opponent resigned, possibly overwhelmed by the onslaught. Here's a peek at the decisive moment:
Final Notes
khin_sow is a formidable blitz attacker, a decent rapid player, and an emerging bullet enthusiast. With a tactical mind that can carve comebacks and an opening repertoire that spans from the classical to the quirky, they bring both seriousness and fun to the board. Opponents beware — casual games might just slip into heroic battles against this determined player!
