Kitazawa20

Profile: Kitazawa20

Meet Kitazawa20, the rapid tactician who dances cleverly on 64 squares, sometimes waltzing, sometimes breakdancing – with a rating rollercoaster that would make a theme park jealous! Their rapid chess peak rating soared to a respectable 894 in April 2025, followed by a steady climb and tactical skirmishes that paint the picture of a true battler rather than a perfectionist.

Playing Style & Personality

Known for a brutal Scandinavian Defense repertoire, especially the classic Mieses-Kotrc Variation, Kitazawa20 has played over 100 rapid games employing this tough nut of a defense, boasting a win rate near 51%, and proving that stubbornness can pay off. When not Scandinavian-ing, they like to flirt with the Center Game and Ruy Lopez, where they hold over 60% win rates – clearly someone who appreciates both old-school classics and the unpredictable twists of chess theory.

Kitazawa20 is no stranger to bouncing back after adversity, with a comeback rate of 66.5% — basically, an eternal optimist who thrives on second chances. Just don’t expect them to resign quickly: only 6% early resignations, because giving up on the chessboard is so last season.

Streaks and Mental Fortitude

They've had epic runs, including a jaw-dropping 11-game winning streak that probably made their opponents want to change cities. Yet, with an equal measure of humility, their longest losing streak is 6, showing that even champions have their “chess-bleh” days. The tilt factor? A modest 6, which means Kitazawa20 mostly keeps their cool—except maybe when the coffee runs out.

Time of Day Wizardry

If you want to challenge them, avoid mornings around 10 AM and afternoons at 3 PM, when their win rate skyrockets above 70%. Night owls beware: after 11 PM, their results dip, which might be due to sleepwalking into moves or plotting checkmate dreams.

Battle-Tested Opponents

Among their many foes, Kitazawa20 has impeccable records against “sergiuxyzz,” “nice12307,” and “kj1564,” with a clean 100% win rate — no mercy given! On the flip side, players like “sh1nycharizard” and “applelea” have managed to snap their winning streaks, proving that even Kitazawa20 has kryptonite.

Signature Game Highlight

One of Kitazawa20’s recent masterpieces ended with a stunning checkmate against "sergiuxyzz" using the Nimzowitsch Defense Scandinavian Advance Variation. It was a slow burn of positional pressure, culminating in a final flourish that would make grandmasters nod in approval and bishops weep in awe.

Fun Facts

• Average moves per win hang around 54, showing patients and perseverance are part of their charm.
• Prefers playing with white slightly more successfully (White win rate 50.75%) than black (47.98%).
• Has a love-hate relationship with blitz chess, with a modest blitz rating maxing out at 759.

In summary, Kitazawa20 is a passionate, sometimes unpredictable chess explorer, who knows that every game, win or lose, is just another opportunity for a killer comeback — and maybe a few laughs along the way. Keep an eye on their next moves; they might just surprise you.