Klemen1979

Player Profile: Klemen1979

Born in the legendary year of 1979, Klemen1979 is a Rapid chess aficionado who dances gracefully on the 64 squares with a rating oscillating around the mid-800s to low 900s, but wait! Don't be fooled by the numbers because this player has cracked the 1000+ rating barrier with a peak Rapid rating of 1047 achieved in January 2024. A true warrior of the Rapid time control, Klemen1979 has played over 4,000 Rapid games, a testament to dedication stronger than a Sicilian Dragon’s defense.

Playing Style & Strengths

Klemen1979 thrives in endgames, reaching them over half the time (50.92%)—perhaps savoring those slow burns over quick checkmates. The average victorious game lasts about 60 moves, so patience is a virtue well-mastered here! Yet, when the tide turns, this player has a remarkable comeback rate of nearly 74%, refusing to throw in the towel even when pieces start to wander off without permission.

Favorite Openings

If openings were food, Klemen1979 would be the chef of a delicatessen featuring a varied menu. Among the top picks:

• Van t Kruijs Opening – A fan favorite with a win rate above 52% over 270+ games, a mysterious choice that confuses opponents.
• Scandinavian Defense, Mieses Kotrc Variation – Tactical and spicy, boasting a tasty 58.59% win rate.
• Philidor Defense and Reti Opening Kingside Fianchetto Variant – Solid choices with over 50% success, showing strategic depth.

Not one to shy from challenges, Klemen1979 has been seen boldly navigating the King's Fianchetto and Modern Defense, crafting a labyrinth of tricky positions.

Record & Rivals

With a nearly balanced overall record (1756 wins, 1828 losses, and 75 draws in Rapid), Klemen1979 embodies the fighter spirit. They've tangled most often with familiar foes like neutrophilmarce (28 games) and cesarnani (13 games). Some opponents have been given a hard time, while a few others seem to have cracked the code — but hey, everyone has their kryptonite!

Quirks & Trivia

• Has endured a harsh 12-game losing streak but also basked in the glow of a 15-game winning streak. Talk about emotional rollercoasters!
• Interestingly, Klemen1979 starts thinkathons best around 4 AM, the best time of day to play, proving that night owls may just have the upper hand over sleepy knights.
• Prefers resignation over the sweet sound of timeout — likely because they believe in the power of a dignified exit rather than letting the clock decide fate.
• Masters both white and black pieces with nearly equal prowess, winning close to 48% as White and 47.7% as Black – truly balanced combatant.

Recent Highlight

Just recently, on April 18, 2024, Klemen1979 delivered a stylish win using the Kings Indian Attack, wrapping up the battle by resignation after a cool 24-move skirmish.
Opening: Kings Indian Attack
"Even the best defense crumbles when the truth of strategy hits like a rook on an open file."

All in all, Klemen1979 is a passionate Rapid chess player with a penchant for strategy, tactical resilience, and the occasional quirky opening choice, making every game an adventure worth following.