marsouin

Player Profile: marsouin (aka kkavai)

Meet marsouin, a chess enthusiast who dances on the 64 squares with a style as unpredictable as a squirrel in a checkerboard forest. Known online as kkavai, this player’s journey through the ranks reads like an intense saga of ups, downs, and a fair share of “Wait, did that just happen?” moments.

Rating & Performance Highlights

• Peak Blitz Rating: 360 (achieved in February 2025)
• Peak Rapid Rating: 332 (March 2025)
• Overall Blitz record: 7 wins, 14 losses, zero draws (because who likes boring games?)
• Rapid record: 4 wins, 5 losses, and 1 dramatic draw

Opening Repertoire & Style

marsouin throws a mix of classic and spicy openings on the board, often surprising opponents with favored lines like the Sicilian Defense (100% win rate in blitz!) and the Scandinavian Defense. But let's be honest—some defenses, like the Horwitz Defense, didn’t exactly roll out the red carpet, with zero wins in a few tries.

Not one to shy away from drama, kkavai prefers games that go for a long ride, averaging about 52 moves whether winning or losing, which means they really like to keep their audience on their toes. The Endgame? Definitely a favorite, featuring in over half their games!

Battle-Tested & Strategic Quirks

This player’s psychological profile is a fine balance of resilience and "tilt" (they have an 8 on the tilt factor scale, which translates roughly as “Passionate but occasionally frustrated”). They have shown remarkable comeback skills with a 54.55% rate of turning games around after losses, and a tactical mindset that occasionally trips over a missing piece (winning only 30% of games after losing material).

When it comes to time of day, 3 PM appears to be their magical hour, boasting a win rate over 60% – clearly, coffee and chess might be a winning combo. Blitzing at 15h, 6h, and 11h yields the best results, so maybe that’s when the marsouin brain is firing on all cylinders.

Fun Facts & Memorable Moments

• Longest winning streak: 3 —a sweet victory lap!
• Longest losing streak: 8 —proof that even the best have their off days.
• Most played opponent: goovaal (12 intense duels, a fierce rivalry with only a 16.67% win rate over them)
• Recent highlight: A sharp win against Ananda1972 with Black, capitalizing on a classic King’s Pawn Opening and sealing victory by resignation after some swift tactical play.

Summary

marsouin aka kkavai is a spirited and unpredictable chess warrior—sometimes dazzling with Sicilian strikes and Scandinavian surprises, sometimes enduring tough losses, but always sticking to the game like a walrus to an iceberg. Whether the opponent is a beloved rival or a new challenger, games promise excitement, drama, and a touch of humor. We look forward to seeing how their chess story unfolds next. Keep your pawns close and your queens closer!