Profile Summary: Sem Fijnaut (KingSem032)
Meet Sem Fijnaut, known elegantly in the online chess circles as KingSem032. A player whose journey through the chessboard is as unpredictable as a squirrel on espresso, Sem brings a blend of determination, quirks, and some truly memorable games that keep opponents guessing. Currently boasting a peak rapid rating of 639 (achieved back in May 2021), Sem’s chess adventure spans rapid, bullet, and the elusive blitz formats, with a colorful career marked by both thrilling wins and valuable lessons.
Chess Highlights & Playing Style
- Sem shines brightest in rapid games, having played nearly 100 matches and scoring 37 wins. Though loss-heavy (57 losses), Sem's refusal to give up easily is clear with a respectable comeback rate of 54%.
- Peak performance time? Around 6 PM – that’s when the brain gears really click, delivering a solid 62.5% win rate in that hour! Early birds and night owls might not be the best audience.
- Endgames are not pitches of despair here; roughly 42% of Sem’s games reach that phase, proving a fighting spirit till the 64th square.
- White vs. Black pieces? Sem slightly favors the dark side with a 36% win rate black, compared to about 32% white. Perhaps it’s the thrill of sneaking moves out from the shadows.
Opening Specialties & Tactician's Moves
Sem’s opening repertoire is a cocktail of classic and unconventional:
- Queens Pawn Opening sees Sem struggle a bit with a win rate under 30%, but those 18 encounters indicate curiosity and persistence.
- A more successful gambit is the Englund Gambit, with a neat 50% win rate, proving there's life in tricky gambits yet!
- French Defense is Sem’s hidden gem, boasting a 66.67% success rate in rapid play – a rightful claim to the crown of quirky specialist.
- Less successful escapades include the Van't Kruijs Opening (0% win rate), reminding us that not every attempt is checkmate material.
Noteworthy Games & Rivalries
Recent victories exhibit Sem’s resilience, including a tactical triumph against chupep7 with sharp moves culminating in an elegant resignation in 18 moves. Similarly, Sem’s finesse showed against EdenCTM, winning with the Queens Pawn Opening in a clever, swift campaign.
On the flip side, some matches such as the checkmate loss against Kentel29 remind us that even kings must sometimes bow out (but never without a fight!).
Chess Personality in a Nutshell
Sem’s chess story is one of highs and lows—and plenty of learning curves. With an “early resignation rate” near 10%, Sem isn’t shy about calling it when the position says “nope.” But with an average of 43 moves per win, this isn’t someone who rushes; they savor the battle. Sem’s psychological resilience is admirable, maintaining focus despite a tilt factor of 12, proving that a few bumps won’t knock this king off the throne.
Fun Fact:
Despite some setbacks, Sem manages to keep a 100% win rate against quirky opponents like chupep7, edenctm, and floocain, making those games particularly juicy for the fans!
Whether you find Sem meticulously studying the French Defense or emerging victorious with an Englund Gambit surprise, one thing's for sure: chess with KingSem032 is never boring.
