Profile Summary: Kiwii_iii
Known in the chess realm as Kiwii_iii, this player has been on an intriguing journey through the ranks, demonstrating both resilience and occasional bouts of adventurous risk-taking. Rising steadily in Rapid chess from a modest rating in the 700s in mid-2024 to a peak of 1337 in May 2025, Kiwii_iii’s performance is a testament to grinding it out in the trenches of online chess battles.
While not quite wielding a grandmaster’s Midas touch just yet, Kiwii_iii has shown some serious fighting spirit with several notable stats:
- Rapid Play: Over 1,400 games played with a winning record, boasting a 55%+ win rate when playing white and a slightly under 50% rate with black.
- Bullet and Blitz: While bullet games started rocky with ratings in the 300s, the recent surge to over 1000 rating in mid-2025 proves progress and speed have caught up with skill. Blitz ratings hover solidly in the 800-900 range, with moments of brilliance at just over 1000.
- Daily Chess: A calm and calculated player here, reaching a peak of 1311 and maintaining over 60% accuracy in endgames, showing patience beyond the fast-paced bullet chaos.
Noteworthy Playing Style
Kiwii_iii is a chess contender who isn’t afraid to go the distance. An average winning game lasts around 63 moves, while losses tend to stretch out longer, often approaching 80 moves. This suggests a dogged defender who battles on, sometimes too long—maybe caught in some psychological tilt (rated at 11 on the tilt factor scale) but with a remarkable 84% comeback rate after losing a piece. That’s the spirit of a fighter!
When it comes to openings, Kiwii_iii’s favorites include various flavors of the Queen’s Pawn Opening (especially the Zukertort and Chigorin variations), the Indian Game, and the Occasionally cheeky Englund Gambit. This player enjoys keeping opponents on their toes and is comfortable steering games into less common yet strategically rich territories.
Recent Highlights
On June 2, 2025, Kiwii_iii showed tactical prowess by winning a rapid game with a resignation victory against mgonza205, showcasing deep understanding in a complex Queen’s Pawn Opening structure. Earlier that day also brought thrilling checkmates and resilient defenses against similarly rated opponents.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Kiwii_iii’s best time to play appears to be around 8 PM, when the mind is sharpest and the online opponents might be sleepy.
- Despite a tendency to resign early on occasion (1.07% early resignation rate), this player loves grinding through long, strategic endgames (over 70% of games reached that phase).
- The longest winning streak on record is a respectable 12 games, proving that once Kiwii_iii gets into form, the opponent had better watch out!
- Though the Ludum Dare of losses include some memorable checkmates, the resilience in rapid and bullet formats is undeniable.
In all, Kiwii_iii is a player to keep an eye on—not just for steady rating climbs and impressive survival instincts, but also for the entertaining mix of solid theory and unorthodox gambits. Whether a careful strategist or a bold tactician on any given day, Kiwii_iii’s chess story is one of perseverance, improvement, and the occasional surprise checkmate.
