Profile: Matheus Kawai (Username: kiyoch1)
Meet Matheus Kawai, a chess adventurer who’s been climbing the ranks with a mix of courage, curiosity, and a sprinkle of chaos. Known online as kiyoch1, Matheus has danced through the battlefield of pawns and knights with unpredictable flair, proving that chess isn’t just a game—it’s a saga.
Playing Style & Personality
Matheus embraces an enterprising approach in the opening, showing a distinct preference for the Queen's Pawn Opening variations and some quirky defenses like the Nimzowitsch Defense and Scandinavian Defense. His win rates vary wildly here—from a modest 12.5% with the Scotch Game to an impressive 63.64% mastering the Queen’s Pawn mainline. Clearly, he knows how to pick his battles (and occasionally, the odd gambit) with gusto!
With a reputation for not giving up easily, his comeback rate of 78.57% is nothing short of heroic; losing a piece doesn’t scare him much either, as he manages to win over a third of such games. Though early resignations are rare (under 1%), Matheus often enjoys the long, intense fight—his games average over 58 moves for victories, showing his fondness for those thrilling endgame gymnastics (with a 56.33% endgame frequency).
Statistical Highlights
- Peak Ratings:
- Rapid: 507 (September 2024)
- Blitz: 330 (September 2024)
- Bullet: 641 (February 2023)
- Rapid Record: 94 wins, 95 losses, 19 draws over many tense battles
- Blitz & Bullet: Fewer games but with flashes of brilliance — though bullet games reveal a bit of an adventurous (read: risky) streak with many losses!
- Longest winning streak: 5 games; Longest losing streak: 8 games — because who doesn’t have ups and downs?
Notable Games & Moves
Matheus’ recent triumph against Matin_Mahmud displays his tactical sharpness. Using the Queen's Gambit Declined Chigorin Janowski Variation, he cunningly captured a rook on a8 and slowly squeezed the opponent until a smooth resignation at move 28. A true chess drama!
But hey, even the best slip: a recent loss to Epicchessser by checkmate in a Scandinavian Defense encounter reminds us that chess, much like life, is a rollercoaster with unexpected twists.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Favorite hour to play? Oddly enough, the wee hours around 3 AM—apparently, that’s when the chess muse strikes best.
- Known for a bit of a tilt factor of 8, so watch out if you dash his hopes—he channels it quickly into fighting spirit.
- Despite the occasional setbacks, Matheus shines brightest against certain opponents, boasting a perfect 100% win rate against multiple challengers like matin_mahmud and icravechocolato.
In essence: Matheus Kawai is that chess player who plays for the love of the game, the thrill of the challenge, and the joy of a well-earned victory (or a dramatic comeback). Whether rapid, blitz, or bullet, expect surprises, smiles, and the occasional “Oops!” on the board.
