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Knifev1

Playing Since: 2025-02-27 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 371
0W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 442
715W / 699L / 56D
Blitz: 203
131W / 200L / 3D
Bullet: 125
41W / 169L / 0D

Knifev1: The Chessboard's Unpredictable Blade

Knifev1 is a player who slices through the chaos of Rapid, Blitz, and Bullet chess with a blend of cautious defense and sudden strikes—like a ninja who sometimes forgets where they hid their shuriken. By 2025, Knifev1 achieved a peak Rapid rating of 347, a Blitz high of 226, and a Bullet best of 161. Not world-championship numbers (yet!), but definitely proof of a warrior who’s been sharpening skills in the trenches.

Despite an early resignation rate of about 11%, Knifev1 shows remarkable endurance in endgames, playing them in over 40% of their matches. Their average moves per game hover around the mid-40s, suggesting they enjoy a good tussle rather than rushing to finish. In fact, their comeback rate of nearly 64% means that once they’re down a piece, you’re not out of the woods yet—this player’s tenacity is borderline irritating to opponents.

Knifev1's favorite opening in Rapid play is the Englund Gambit, boasting a strong 65% win rate there—clearly they like tempting fate and then making it pay. The Modern Defense is also a playground for success with almost 59% wins, while the classic Alekhine’s Defense keeps opponents on their toes with a balanced 52% win record. Contrastingly, Blitz is more wrought with trials; the notorious King’s Pawn Opening yields less than inspiring results, crawling along the lower teens in win rate—proof that fast games might sometimes be a battle against their own pawns.

Their psychological profile shows a tilt factor of 15—enough to remind you that even sharp blades can get a bit rusty when frustrated. But Knifev1's best hours to play are the early mornings and dawn (around 6 AM), when their win rates spike and opponents probably wish they'd stayed in bed. If you catch them late at night (think 23:00), brace yourself: the win rate jumps to a chilly 60%, perfect for those who thrive in moonlight.

Knifev1 is a player who doesn’t just play chess; they live the drama of every game. Whether it's the delight of checkmating with a Queen's gambit or the agony of a timeout loss, their rollercoaster stats reflect a fearless spirit. Their greatest streak peaked with 7 wins in a row, but a soul-crushing 15-game losing streak lingers in the record books, reminding us all that pride comes before a pawn crush.

Notable Battles

Recently, Knifev1 delivered a charming checkmate against sakthibalan18 using the Vienna Game, beautifully maneuvering to a final mating net on move 44. On the flip side, the warrior tasted defeat against mehrzadAP in a tense Alekhine's Defense bout that ended abruptly but with lessons carved deeply.

Opponent Highlights

Knifev1 has a love-hate relationship with “sakthibalan18”: a 100% win rate in recent games, proving a tactical edge. Some opponents see lightning in their play, while others, like “avacado7007” and “jibi-james,” have handed Knifev1 tough losses, keeping the rivalry spicy.

In summary, Knifev1 is a player full of surprises: capable of sharp, surgical strikes but sometimes caught napping like a dropped knife. Whether carving a path to victory or catching a cut, this enigmatic player keeps the chess community guessing and entertained.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
chessrajyadav 0W / 1L / 0D
luyimadeo 0W / 1L / 0D
mohitkaushik777 0W / 1L / 0D
harshvardhan-davay 0W / 1L / 0D
alfredsonvin 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
toucet 1W / 3L / 0D
demolitarzan 2W / 1L / 0D
liamtochess 2W / 1L / 0D
vin1g 1W / 1L / 1D
fafibag 2W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 100 116 257

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 158W / 265L / 17D 181W / 247L / 13D 46.6

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 44 21 22 1 47.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 34 16 17 1 47.1%
Alekhines Defense 27 14 13 0 51.9%
Queens Pawn Opening 25 12 11 2 48.0%
Philidor Defense 21 11 10 0 52.4%
Modern Defense with 17 10 6 1 58.8%
Englund Gambit 17 11 5 1 64.7%
Reti Opening 14 6 5 3 42.9%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 13 6 6 1 46.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense 12 5 7 0 41.7%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 14 2 12 0 14.3%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 10 1 9 0 10.0%
Top Secret 9 2 7 0 22.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 8 1 7 0 12.5%
Alekhines Defense 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Philidor Defense 7 1 6 0 14.3%
Scandinavian Defense 7 2 5 0 28.6%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 7 3 4 0 42.9%
Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Undefined 6 2 4 0 33.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 11 2 9 0 18.2%
Kings Pawn Opening 10 1 9 0 10.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 8 2 6 0 25.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 7 2 5 0 28.6%
Alekhines Defense 7 0 7 0 0.0%
Vienna Game 6 0 6 0 0.0%
Englund Gambit 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 5 0 5 0 0.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 5 1 4 0 20.0%
Center Game Accepted Normal Variation 4 2 2 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 7 0
Losing 15 7