KnightCrawler_64 — International Master, Blitz Specialist
KnightCrawler_64 is an International Master (FIDE) who treats the 64 squares like a nightly scavenger hunt. A blitz-focused competitor and serial improver, KnightCrawler_64 rose rapidly through fast time controls in 2025 and became known for long, gritty wins and an uncanny ability to stage comebacks when the position looks bleak.
Career highlights
- Title: International Master (FIDE).
- Preferred time control: Blitz — a tactical playground where KnightCrawler_64 thrives.
- Peak performance marker: 3032 (2025-12-02) — a milestone many opponents remember.
- Visual summary: — a quick glance at a year of rapid gains.
Playing style & strengths
KnightCrawler_64 blends stubborn endgame play with bold tactical instincts:
- Endgame frequency: often drags positions to the late game (EndgameFrequency ~83.5%).
- Average decisive game length is long for blitz — wins average ~87 moves, losses ~71 moves — a sign of endurance and complexity preference.
- Tactical grit: a remarkable Comeback Rate (~92%) and a solid Win Rate After Losing Piece (~44.9%) — never count them out.
- Psychology: best performance around 18:00 local time; tilt factor is present but manageable.
Openings arsenal
KnightCrawler_64 experiments frequently but shows clear preferences. Top openings in blitz play include:
- English Opening: Agincourt Defense — mixed results, tough battleground.
- Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line — one of the most successful choices.
- Caro-Kann Defense — solid and positional, used often.
- Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation — a flexible weapon.
- French Defense: Advance Variation — reliable counterpunches.
For quick reference of opening performance by ECO codes: A13, B30, B51, C02 and others appear frequently in their 2025 games.
Rivalries & records
KnightCrawler_64 has built memorable scorelines against a handful of regulars. Most-played opponents include:
- Manuel León Hoyos — long rivalry (20 games).
- Roman Pyrih — frequent battles (18 games).
- ixcii — close, tactical fights (17 games).
- Marcus Harvey and Tigran Gharamian — recurring matchups.
Overall blitz record is extensive and fiercely contested: many wins, many losses, and a good share of decisive, entertaining games.
Streaks & trends
- Longest winning streak: 8 games.
- Current winning streak: 4 games — momentum is on KnightCrawler_64’s side.
- Longest losing streak: 15 games — proof that grind and recovery are part of the story.
- Time-based insights: highest hourly win rates around 9:00 and 18:00; best days include Monday and Thursday.
Sample blitz game (illustrative)
Play through a typical tactical-skirmish opening and see KnightCrawler_64’s handling of sharp lines:
Quick facts & personality
- Username: KnightCrawler_64 — a handle that promises knights on the hunt.
- Game temperament: prefers complex, longer blitz battles over quick tactical skirmishes.
- Notable trait: stubborn in endgames and excellent at mounting comebacks — expect drama until the last move.
- Fun note: favors 1.e4 as White but is comfortable with Nf3, d4 and c4 first moves as well.
Explore more
For an at-a-glance year of rapid growth and peak moments, check the rating chart and peak stat above. Want to study openings or replay games? Use the opening links and the sample PGN to get started.