Erc Soderlund

Profile Summary: Kitofast (aka Erc Soderlund)

Meet Erc Soderlund, better known in the chess realms as Kitofast, a fearless blitz battler and cunning strategist who dances on the 64 squares with a cheeky grin and a perplexing opening repertoire. Forget the stereotypes of the grim-faced chess dude; Kitofast embodies the spirit of “play fast, think faster, and occasionally throw in some surprises.”

Playing Style & Strengths

Specializing in Blitz, Kitofast’s peak rating of 341 (achieved in February 2025) might not intimidate grandmasters, but it clearly terrifies opponents brave enough to face his favorite openings. His favorite weapon? The French Defense, where he boasts a solid over 70% win rate in blitz, showing a love for classical solidity over reckless gambits—although he does have a soft spot for the Englund Gambit and various Queen’s Pawn openings to keep adversaries guessing.

With a knack for comebacks (77.38% success after being down) and a remarkable 43% win rate after losing a piece, Kitofast exemplifies the fighting spirit of a scrappy underdog refusing to quit until the last clock tick. But beware, his psychological tilt factor hovers around 19%, which roughly translates to: “Play early and steady—or face the wrath of the tempestuous Kitofast!”

Performance & Records

Kitofast’s record is a rollercoaster ride: 223 wins, 218 losses, and 17 draws in blitz—a testament to volume, grit, and the occasional lucky blunder from the opponent. In rapid games, he’s almost neck and neck in wins and losses, proving that time control isn’t quite his playground yet, but daily chess shows steady improvement with steady winning streaks peaking at 9 consecutive wins.

As for bullet chess? Well, let’s just say Kitofast strikes fast but sometimes misses the mark – a 1043 peak rating from 2020 suggests rapid reflexes early on, but recent stats remind us that even lightning needs practice to avoid stormy losses.

Chess Quirks & Fun Facts

• Preferred opening in blitz: the classic and reliable Queens Pawn Opening, where he has scored a victorious 64.52%!
• Despite an aggressive penchant for quick play, his average winning game can last over 52 moves, showing patience when necessary.
• Fully embraces online chess hours — his best performance hour is around 9 AM (when the brain is fresh and the coffee is strong).
• Kitofast tends to win more against opponents rated below him; but when facing stronger players, the games get spicy and unpredictable.

Memorable Battles

Recently, Kitofast triumphed over falattack on June 8, 2025, in a tense blitz game where timely moves and a strong defensive mindset won the day—although it went down to the wire on time. Just a day later, jason_pemula checkmated him, reminding Kitofast that every champion has their kryptonite.

Whether winning by clever checkmate or sneaky timeouts, Kitofast’s chess journey is as lively and unpredictable as his online username. His story is one of quick thinking, tactical surprises, and a generous dash of humor — perfect for anyone who loves to watch the battles unfold at lightning speed.

So next time you face Kitofast, brace yourself: it’s not just a game, it’s a whirlwind of pawns, knights, and a hint of “Did they really just do that?!”