Meet Kiran5224: The Rapid Rook Raiser
Kiran5224 is a chess enthusiast who’s been making waves in the rapid category, wielding the white and black pieces with a nearly equal flair. Starting out in 2024 with a modest rating of 503, Kiran quickly climbed to a peak rapid rating of 686 by April 2025 — a meteoric rise that shows their hunger for victory and an eagerness to outmaneuver opponents.
With over 550 rapid games played, Kiran’s record reads like a rollercoaster: about 253 wins, 275 losses, and 18 draws. This isn’t just a player who shies away from challenges; it’s someone who embraces unpredictability, thrilled by each check and checkmate. Their longest winning streak was an impressive 8-game surge, matched by an equally dramatic 8-game losing streak — because hey, every maestro has their off days!
Opening Moves and Signature Style
Kiran is not one to stick to just one plan. Their favorite chess openings range from the classic King’s Pawn Opening to the unpredictable Scandinavian Defense, where they hold a respectable 53% win rate. They also dabble in the Indian Game, catching opponents off guard with a win rate north of 57% there. Clearly, adaptability is Kiran's middle name.
Style & Substance
- Early Resignation Rate: 19.27% — they're not afraid to cut their losses and live to fight another day.
- Average Moves Per Win: Around 47 moves, indicating a tendency to play deep, strategic battles.
- Comeback Artist: Nearly half of their games turn around after a setback — showing true resilience.
- Best Time to Strike: The 10:00 AM hour, where their win rate tops a clean 100% (maybe fueled by a strong coffee).
Fun Facts & Quirks
Kiran’s tactical awareness shines brightest when playing under pressure, with a nearly 50% comeback rate and a strong knack for turning games around after losing a piece. However, beware if you start clock-watching — Kiran has been known to snag wins on time, reminding opponents that blitz is a game of nerves as much as skill.
When facing specific opponents like aayushpandeyherodon or dictator_ship, Kiran is undefeated — perfect guest for a brag at chess socials. Meanwhile, some rivals have proven tricky, serving as Kiran’s humbling mirrors and spurring growth (looking at you, lucy_1313).
Recent Masterpieces
A recent celebrated victory involved a swift and elegant checkmate in just 11 moves. Kiran fearlessly unleashed the King’s Knight Variation, culminating in a queen’s close encounter that left the opponent no choice but to surrender to the might of a perfectly timed Qxf7#. This all happened in a tense 12-minute game, showcasing Kiran’s ability to deliver quick, surgical strikes amid rapid battles.
Looking Ahead
Kiran5224 is a work-in-progress genius, juggling wins and losses with a passion that makes every match a story worth telling. The only question is: Will the next game be another dazzling checkmate or a lesson in humility? Either way, the chessboard will never be boring with Kiran on it.
Keep an eye on this rising star — they might just turn your king into a queen’s breakfast.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| lucy_1313 | 1W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
| dadalala11 | 1W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| baselaljlde | 1W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| nagsree | 4W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| tabz_8 | 1W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 461 | 474 | 468 | 400 |
| 2024 | 503 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 159W / 174L / 12D | 165W / 177L / 8D | 40.2 |
| 2024 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 7.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undefined | 124 | 61 | 59 | 4 | 49.2% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 97 | 39 | 52 | 6 | 40.2% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 86 | 40 | 45 | 1 | 46.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 59 | 35 | 22 | 2 | 59.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 21 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Englund Gambit | 21 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 52.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 44.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 44.4% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 16 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 37.5% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 17 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 35.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| English Opening Anglo Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening Reversed Sicilian Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Fianchetto Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Grob Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhines Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemenz Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Closed Sicilian Defense Traditional Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening St George Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 0 |
| Losing | 8 | 3 |