Profile Summary: king_qeis
Meet king_qeis, the strategist who has turned the chessboard into a battlefield where pawns tremble and kings quiver. Since 2021, they've journeyed from humble Rapid rating beginnings around 700 to a peak of 1645 in May 2025—making steady progress with persistence and plenty of under-the-hood tactical wizardry.
Playing Style & Stats
- Preferred pace: Mostly Rapid, where they've amassed nearly 2,775 wins out of 5,728 games—proving that patience and deep calculation are their allies.
- Opening repertoire: A mix of mysterious Unknown Openings and the flamboyant King's Gambit where they shine brightest, boasting over 57% win rate — and an impressive 72.7% win rate in one declination variant. Risk-takers beware!
- Favorite time to play: Around 9 PM — when coffee kicks in and the board turns into a war zone.
- Tactical awareness: With an astounding 89.6% comeback rate, king_qeis treats setbacks as mere plot twists, flipping the script when the odds seem grim.
- Endgame enthusiast: They love the marathon finish, averaging 62 moves for wins and a whopping 76 on losses, embracing the grind of late-game complexity.
Notable Traits
Known for an unusually low early resignation rate (1.46%), king_qeis fights till the last piece drops (or till the clock runs out). Their psychological resilience shines, despite a sometimes pesky tilt factor of 10.
Recent Memorable Game
In a thrilling King's Gambit Accepted match against vgiovetti in May 2025, king_qeis deftly maneuvered through complications, ultimately forcing a resignation after a fierce middle game storm. The queen was queen-ier, rooks more robust, and the opponent left wondering where it all went wrong.
Fun Fact
If chess were a video game, king_qeis would be the player who somehow turns a losing level into a speed run victory—and then casually smiles as if it was just another Tuesday.
Whether hunting your king or defending their own, king_qeis plays with heart, humour, and a whole lot of hustle.
