KikiHauba

About KikiHauba

Meet KikiHauba, a resilient and ever-persistent chess player whose journey through the 64 squares reads like a saga of ups, downs, and strategic surprises. Currently balancing around a Rapid rating near 600, KikiHauba bravely navigates the battlefield with a peak Rapid rating of 698 achieved in late 2023—a number that tells tales of fierce contests and dramatic comebacks.

Playing Style & Strengths

KikiHauba is known for an intriguing blend of patience and tactical alertness, favoring lengthy endgames with an average of 54 moves per win—that's plenty of time to hatch plans and occasionally chuckle at the opponent's missteps!

This player exhibits a comeback rate of almost 73%, proving they never quit—even if their position looks as bleak as a pawn trapped in the corner. However, an early resignation rate of about 5% suggests occasionally KikiHauba knows when to cut losses and save brainpower for another day.

Favorite Openings

• King's Pawn Opening (Leonardis Variation) - The cornerstone of their game, with a steady 54% win rate in rapid games. It's like their signature dance on the board.
• Queen's Pawn Opening - A consistent and reliable choice, netting over 56% wins, proving KikiHauba doesn't shy away from classical positional plays.
• Vienna Game & Van 't Kruijs Opening - Showing a taste for the less common, these openings bring a hint of surprise to the opponent and a smile to KikiHauba’s face.

Performance Highlights

Across 421 rapid games in early 2023 alone, KikiHauba battled through ups and downs, improving their average rating from 326 to a solid 680 by end of the year. With a nearly even win-loss record (927 wins versus 811 losses in rapid), this player knows that every loss is just another plot twist in their chess novel.

In Blitz and Bullet, the adventure continues. While Blitz battles have been a mixed bag, KikiHauba once soared to a Bullet peak of 840 – a lightning-fast reminder that speed chess is in their pocket, even if not always perfectly consistent.

Recent Notable Games

In a recent rapid clash against euroldn (May 26, 2025), KikiHauba secured a victory as Black by sharp positional play culminating in an opponent’s resignation after a bold Queen’s pawn defense. Just a day prior, a spectacular checkmate sealed the game versus the elusive ShReEjAn_12, showcasing formidable tactical prowess and a keen endgame sense.

But every hero faces setbacks too. KikiHauba's last recorded defeat came against Jolentot, ending in a checkmate after a tough battle in the keyboards’ wee hours—reminding us all that even chess warriors occasionally meet their match.

Fun Facts

• Night Owl Strategy: KikiHauba plays best around 11 PM, proving that sometimes, the late-night energy cup is just what a chess brain needs.
• Most Played Opponent: Has squared off over 300 times against lorena280501, likely fueling one of the grand rivalries of the internet chess world.
• Win Rates by Day: Sundays and Thursdays are prime days, with win rates sneaking just above 50%, perfect for that weekend checkmate celebration.

Whether steamrolling opponents with a classic opening, pulling off a cunning comeback, or simply enjoying the beautiful chaos of chess, KikiHauba brings character and charm to every game. Here's to many more battles on the infinite battlefield of the squares—may your kings stay safe and your knights ever sneaky!