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Kingston160

Playing Since: 2025-03-15 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 400
3W / 2L / 0D
Rapid: 680
629W / 606L / 102D
Blitz: 688
319W / 269L / 27D
Bullet: 211
4W / 8L / 0D

Kingston160: The Chessboard’s Rising Enigma

Meet Kingston160, a rapidly evolving chess enthusiast whose journey in the 64-square battlefield is as exciting as a well-executed gambit! In the year 2025, Kingston160’s rapid rating soared to a personal best of 622, demonstrating steady growth from a humble start at 272 earlier that year. Not a grandmaster (yet), but definitely a player who understands that every move can flip a game on its head.

With an overall penchant for Rapid chess, Kingston160 has played nearly 800 games across all time controls combined, boasting a fairly balanced win-loss record: about 295 wins to 284 losses in rapid alone, reflecting a player unafraid to take risks and learn from every fall. The style? Bold but sometimes theatrical—resigning early only about 3.3% of the time, a testament to their fighter spirit.

Opening repertoire is diverse and experimental. The King’s Pawn Opening stands out as their signature move, with over 100 rapid games and a respectable 52% win rate. The Vienna Game is their ace in the hole, dazzling opponents with an outstanding 78.6% win rate. But beware if you face Kingston160 in a Scandinavian Defense or Scotch Game—er, those aren’t their favorites, and their win percentages dip accordingly. It's almost like watching a contestant bravely dancing with an awkward partner on ice.

Blitz and bullet? Kingston160 shows flashes of brilliance in blitz (peak 632), but seems to prefer the longer to mid-range battles; bullet games have been fewer and less successful, perhaps proving that lightning-fast reflexes haven’t quite caught up with their strategic mind yet.

Psychologically, Kingston160 is a curious character. With a tilt factor of 7 (yes, they sometimes have those "Wait, what just happened?" moments), they perform best late at night with a perfect 100% win rate at 11 PM – so maybe they're secretly nocturnal chess ninjas. Move-wise, wins usually come around 58 moves – they love long, suspenseful games; losses drag on slightly longer, indicating stubborn resilience.

Their tactical awareness is impressive: a comeback rate near 74% tells us they’re not easily discouraged and often stage miraculous fights back from behind. Those who think a lost piece equals a lost battle, clearly haven’t met Kingston160.

Recent Triumphs & Trials

A recent rapid game to celebrate: against the flawlessly named opponent "hmmhmhmm," Kingston160 pulled off a charming checkmate in just 17 moves! This game even featured a Queen sacrifice that screamed "Surprise!" to their baffled opponent. But then again, not all days are kings and castles; a painful checkmate loss against "smnc27" highlighted the battlefield’s cruel unpredictability.

Top Opponents & Rivalries

Kingston160 has multiple ongoing rivalries, with "harish_as" being the most frequent foe (44 games, with Kingston winning around one quarter). Meanwhile, “hmmhmhmm” seems to bring out their best, with Kingston160 boasting a perfect 100% winning record against them. Opponents beware: Kingston's resilience is as notable as their varied opening choices.

Conclusion

In summary, Kingston160 is the quintessential chess journeyman: filled with passion, quirks, late-night brilliance, and the kind of strategic unpredictability that keeps friends and foes alike on their toes. A rising star who’s as comfortable crushing grand plans with a checkmate as they are laughing off their blunders and returning to the fray. If you want to challenge them, be ready for a marathon—not a sprint.

“Kingston160: where every pawn dreams of promotion, and every game promises intrigue.”


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
gaz338h 0W / 0L / 1D View
raraujo98 0W / 1L / 0D View
memedd933z 1W / 0L / 0D View
orcun1240 0W / 1L / 0D View
jannes_234 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
harish_as 12W / 26L / 6D View Games
nandha2211 3W / 0L / 0D View Games
saikrishna_sk 2W / 1L / 0D View Games
uuganbayr11 0W / 1L / 2D View Games
ven_122 0W / 1L / 2D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 249 211 685 400

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 180W / 164L / 33D 175W / 177L / 26D 65.3

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 106 55 42 9 51.9%
Philidor Defense 34 17 15 2 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 27 11 12 4 40.7%
Scandinavian Defense 24 10 12 2 41.7%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 21 11 6 4 52.4%
Bishops Opening 20 10 10 0 50.0%
Scotch Game 17 8 9 0 47.1%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 17 10 6 1 58.8%
Van t Kruijs Opening 16 8 7 1 50.0%
Four Knights Game 14 8 5 1 57.1%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Center Game 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Van t Kruijs Opening 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Englund Gambit 2 0 2 0 0.0%
French Defense Normal Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Reti Opening Quiet System 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bishops Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Kings Indian Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro Kann Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Vienna Game Max Lange Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 7 0
Losing 7 0
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