Khrisman Angeldonis (aka Khris_23)
Khrisman Angeldonis, known in the chess world by the username Khris_23, is a dynamic player who has been making strides across all time controls – from the slowest daily games to the blitziest bullet battles. While the grandmaster title may elude him (for now), Khrisman’s chess journey is packed with heart, hustle, and a touch of humor.
Rating Rollercoaster
Khris’ ratings reveal a rollercoaster worthy of a thrill ride. His blitz rating skyrocketed to a peak of over 1043 in early March 2024, a remarkable feat considering his rapid games peaked at a respectable 819 in late 2023. In daily chess, Khrisman steadily climbed to a peak of 588, illustrating his patient, strategic mind at play when the clock is slow. Bullet chess? A humble peak rating of 505, reminding us that speed chess is a wild beast he’s taming, one move at a time.
Playing Style & Personality
Khrisman’s games are an adventurous mix of clever comebacks and occasional early resignations (about 14% of the time – hey, sometimes you gotta know when to fold 'em). His average game length hovers around 40 moves, proving he’s more about a long dance than a quick sprint. With a slightly better win rate playing White (51%) compared to Black (44%), Khrisman’s opening choices reveal a fondness for the Queens Pawn Zukertort Variation and Chigorin Variation, both supporting an aggressive but solid approach. When things get tough (losing a piece), he fights back with a 41% chance of winning – a true fighter who rarely throws in the towel!
Favorite Openings
- Daily: Kings Pawn with St George Defense and Nimzowitsch Defense yield perfect win rates – proof that theory matters.
- Rapid: Queens Pawn Opening (Chigorin, Zukertort) with win rates creeping above 50%, showing his preference for complex positional battles.
- Blitz: Kings Pawn Opening and French Defense shine brightest, with up to 100% win rate in some French Defense variations.
- Bullet: Alekhine's Defense Brooklyn Variation – a quirky, aggressive choice with an undefeated record (at least in limited games).
Recent Battles
Khrisman’s recent games show a warrior spirit. On March 12, 2024, he defeated electraelectraelectr in a tense Reti Opening battle, winning by resignation after a grueling forty moves. The day before, he triumphed against robertcar23 with a strategic Old Indian Defense win. Yet, not every day is “Khris-day” – losses against players like elminino1 and giovangee show that even the best have off days… and sometimes run out of time!
Fun Facts & Chess Quirks
- Longest Winning Streak: 13 games – watch out for this hot streak!
- Longest Losing Streak: 7 games – even legends have their “blunder days.”
- Tilt Factor: 7 – Khrisman might sigh or mutter under his breath, but never quits the fight.
- Best Time to Play: 11 PM – late-night magic!
Khrisman Angeldonis exemplifies the true spirit of amateur chess: persistent, passionate, occasionally panicked, but always playing with heart. Follow his games for a mix of thrills, spills, and that uniquely human touch that no engine can replicate!
