Meet Kikirkou: The Chess Connoisseur with a Rollercoaster Rating
Kikirkou is a chess player who embodies the phrase "slow and steady, with dramatic flair." Their journey on the 64 squares reads like an emotional soap opera: peaks, valleys, and unexpected plot twists aplenty. Starting from an early rapid rating flash of 574 in January 2023, Kikirkou’s rating dipped lower than a bishop’s retreat before clawing back up to a respectable 312 in rapid by 2025. In blitz and bullet, the story is just as thrilling, with a blitz peak rating of 355 and a bullet rating maxing out at 113, while a daily rating soaring at 800 seems like a mysterious outlier from an alternate universe.
Style & Strengths
A master of the Bishops Opening with a win rate of 60%, Kikirkou likes to keep things classical and a bit cheeky. The Alekhine's Defense, however, has been a bit less forgiving, with a tough 31% win rate—proving that not every gambit arrives with a guaranteed pot of gold.
With an average of about 48 moves per win, Kikirkou prefers battles that last a bit, savoring every tactical skirmish and psychological joust. The comeback rate at an impressive 65% means when facing adversity, Kikirkou refuses to just roll over—think of them as a chessboard Rocky Balboa.
The Fighter’s Tale
Kikirkou’s best time to play is midnight, where concentration peaks and pawns perhaps come alive in whispered moonlight. Interestingly, despite a tilt factor of 9, the player manages to bounce back with gritty resilience. Unfortunately, this rollercoaster also features the longest losing streak of 9 games—not for the faint of heart and proof that even chess warriors have their dark nights.
Memorable Battles
Recent victories include a clever resignation from ipooriah using the evocative Bishops Opening, an elegant checkmate over LasseStaun, and forcing gambits to bow out in Caro-Kann style against TitiMaxSwag.
The losses are lessons, including swift checkmate defeats to players like rama1136 and sarangali12, amongst others. After all, what is chess without a bit of humility and humor?
Opponent Chronicles
Kikirkou loves a good rival, having squared off 41 times against 1magikarpsauvage. Despite a modest 4.88% win rate versus this nemesis, Kikirkou’s success against an eclectic cast of opponents ranges from mysterious zeroes to perfect 100s—clearly a mixture of sweet victories and humbling defeats.
In a Nutshell
Whether sprinting in bullet or taking a marathon in rapid, Kikirkou is a player who embraces the full chess gamut. A fighter who wins some, loses some, but always plays with heart (and a bit of cheek). So, if you catch Kikirkou glancing at the clock at midnight, challenge them—you might just witness a beautifully chaotic masterpiece unfolding.
