Since first appearing on the chess scene in 2013, KMBeaumont has explored nearly
every corner of the game, competing in Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily formats.
A dedicated competitor, they have amassed thousands of games across these
categories, steadily refining their tactics and strategies over the years.
Progress & Highlights
Peak Ratings by 2025: Daily (1216), Rapid (1163),
Blitz (927), Bullet (814). Earlier milestones include a 1242 Blitz peak in
2017 and a 1200 Daily rating back in 2015.
Largest Volume: Blitz leads the pack with over
3,600 total games, though Bullet isn’t far behind, showcasing KMBeaumont’s
love of fast-paced chess.
Longest Winning Streak: 20 consecutive games, revealing
their capacity for momentum and focus once they start winning.
Slight Edge as White: They have a 39.2% win rate with the
white pieces and 37.22% with black, showing a marginal but notable difference.
Style & Tendencies
Comeback Spirit: With a comeback rate surpassing 70%, KMBeaumont
shows a knack for turning unfavorable positions into thrilling victories.
Endgame Enthusiast: Nearly 58% of their matches proceed into
deeper endgame play, reflecting patience and a willingness to fight for
advantages in the final phase of the game.
Calm Under Pressure: Their early resignation rate is just above
1.5%, indicating that they rarely give up early and prefer to keep fighting.
Preferred Openings: Though varied, KMBeaumont has displayed a
particular fondness for 1.e4 setups and has tested numerous defenses from the
French to the Dutch, showcasing versatility and exploration.
Time & Psychology
Best Day to Play: Friday sees their highest success rate, just
edging out Wednesday.
Rough Saturdays: Their record dips noticeably on Saturdays,
suggesting that weekend energy might sometimes be lacking.
Prime Time: Win rates peak around 9 PM with almost 49% success,
whereas mid-afternoon hours can be more challenging.
Tilt Factor 31: While they can tilt, they still show an ability
to rebound, helped by an impressive comeback rate.
Overall, KMBeaumont is a persistent player who applies a broad range of openings
and thrives in the thick of endgames. Their journey from modest beginnings to
breaking new rating barriers each year highlights an inspirational drive to
improve. With an eye on consistent growth and thrilling comebacks, KMBeaumont
sets a tenacious and exciting example for other chess enthusiasts.
Coach Chesswick
Feedback for Kevin Devara (KMBeaumont)
Hi Kevin, I've reviewed several of your recent games and want to share some constructive feedback to help you continue improving.
Strengths
Opening Choices: You've shown good familiarity with classical openings such as the Ruy Lopez, Italian Game, and various d4 openings. Your development and castling are timely, providing a solid foundation.
Piece Activity: You often place your pieces on active squares, especially knights and rooks, which helps control important central and open files.
Endgame Awareness: You demonstrate good technique in converting advantages, especially in simplified and rook endgames, leveraging passed pawns and piece coordination.
Time Management: You maintain a reasonable pace throughout your games, balancing speed with calculation under rapid/blitz conditions.
Areas to Focus On
Handling Pawn Structures and Exchanges: In a few games, you allowed your opponent to improve their pawn structure or gain material parity after exchanges. Try to evaluate carefully before each trade, considering if it benefits your position strategically or tactically.
Vulnerability to Tactics: Some losses involved tactical oversights, especially related to pins, forks, or pawn breaks on critical squares (e.g., d4 or e4). Enhancing your tactical vision and regularly training tactical puzzles can help reduce these lapses.
Improving Defensive Play: When facing opponent attacks, try to anticipate threats one or two moves ahead when time allows to avoid passive positions. For example, reinforce weak squares or coordinate your pieces for better defense.
Plan Formulation: Occasionally, your middlegame lacked a clear plan beyond immediate threats. Developing a longer-term strategic plan is key, such as focusing on weaknesses in your opponent's camp or piece repositioning.
Suggestions for Improvement
Work on recognizing common tactical motifs by solving puzzles daily. This will help with spotting threats and opportunities quicker.
Review your lost games with a focus on the moments when exchanges or pawn breaks happened — try to understand alternate moves that could have maintained or improved your position.
Experiment with slower time controls occasionally to give yourself more time for calculation and strategic thinking.
Analyze positions with a coach or software to identify recurring mistakes or gaps in your opening or endgame knowledge.
Keep up the good work, and remember that consistency and focused practice are the paths to steady improvement. Let me know if you'd like to review any game in detail!
