Kidus Yosef

Kidus Yosef (kidus1001)

Meet Kidus Yosef, a rapidly rising star in the chess world whose journey began with humble Blitz battles and climbed steadily to Rapid dominance. Known online as kidus1001, Kidus blends strategic depth with a dash of unpredictability, making every game an adventure.

Rating Progression & Style

Starting from a Blitz rating barely above 100, Kidus's tenacity and sharp tactical awareness led to a meteoric rise, peaking at an impressive 991 in Blitz (June 2025) and a stunning 1003 in Rapid (March 2025). This progression showcases an insightful mind maturing into a formidable Rapid player, the preferred time control where Kidus plays best.

Despite a few rough patches (because who doesn’t love a dramatic turnaround?), Kidus’s comeback rate stands proudly at 69.15%, proving resilience is as much a weapon as the knight or queen. Known to gracefully accept defeat sometimes (3.11% early resignation rate), Kidus usually prefers to fight until the last bishop falls.

Playing Style & Preferences

With an average of 48 moves per win and a knack for lively endgames (engaged in over 53% of matches), Kidus prefers rich, strategic battles over quick tactical punches. White pieces have yielded a respectable 51.73% win rate, while Black boasts an even stronger 53.04% success rate, confirming Kidus’s versatility across the board.

True to form, Kidus favors solid and classical openings such as the Caro-Kann Defense and Kings Pawn Opening – King’s Knight Variation, with a special affection for the Advance Botvinnik Carls Defense boasting an outstanding 69.05% win rate. If you see those moves on the board, beware — you’re in for a tactical rollercoaster.

Battle Record & Memorable Games

With over 1,680 Blitz wins and a strong showing in Bullet, Rapid, and Daily games, Kidus has built a reputation as a relentless competitor. Yet the player’s chess story is sprinkled with humor — such as clock pressure wins (“won on time”), proving that sometimes it's not just the moves, but also the nerves and clocks that decide battles.

Recently, Kidus clinched a thrilling victory against rustamhon1971 with a tense finish in the Caro-Kann Defense, showcased in a complex duel lasting 40+ moves (

Fun Facts & Psychological Profile

• Tilt Factor: 11 — Kidus keeps cool, but we all know those lost games can sting a bit.
• Best Time to Play: 1 AM — The witching hour is prime time for chess wizardry.
• Longest Winning Streak: 19 games — That’s almost a whole tournament in one go!
• Favored tactic: Forging comebacks and winning even after losing material.

Whether battling brains at midnight or nerving through blitz time scrambles, Kidus Yosef’s chess journey is a testament to growing skill, relentless spirit, and a touch of chessboard charisma. Watch this space — the Kidus1001 saga is only getting started.