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knightsaibi

Playing Since: 2024-03-16 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 988
2W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 1197
688W / 581L / 36D
Blitz: 1005
9W / 5L / 0D
Bullet: 736
212W / 176L / 14D

Profile: knightsaibi

Meet knightsaibi, the warrior of the chessboard, known for their valiant leaps and stealthy strikes, much like their favorite piece—the knight. With a peak rapid rating soaring up to 1252 as of May 2025, knightsaibi has been steadily climbing the ranks, proving that dedication and a little bit of cheeky trickery can go a long way.

Playing Style & Strengths

Never one to shy away from an early skirmish, knightsaibi’s games average about 50 moves to victory, reflecting a knack for grinding out wins through endurance and strategic finesse. Always alert, they boast a Comeback Rate near 70%, showing resilience — if the battle gets tough, don't count them out! But beware: a tilt factor of 9 means losing on time might trigger a lowercase ragnarok—fortunately, they bounce back fast.

Fast and Furious

Speed demons beware! knightsaibi also dashes across the bullet and blitz formats, achieving a blitz rating peak of 1105 and bullet peak of 788. Their win rates hover around the 54–64% mark in rapid and blitz respectively, with a touch of magic in bullet at about 54%. One could say knightsaibi moves through time controls like a knight jumping over pawns—unpredictable and hopping to victory wherever possible.

Favorite Openings: The "Top Secret" Arsenal

The mysterious Top Secret opening holds the lion's share of their play (over 1100 rapid games!), boasting a respectable 53% win rate. They’re not afraid to experiment either, dabbling in classical lines like the Van t Kruijs Opening, Bishops Opening, and even a daring Danish Gambit (though the latter didn't bring home the bacon this time). Their versatility suggests they’re comfortable in many positions—even if their knight occasionally prefers a dance rather than a direct attack.

Recent Adventures

On May 30th, 2025, knightsaibi pulled off a graceful victory against jacquecousteau, winning by resignation after a clever exploitation in the Van t Kruijs Opening. Shortly before that, a nail-biting checkmate secured against thegolbstar showcased their tactical prowess and an eye for opportunity. Not all battles ended in triumph; a tough loss to richie_millz revealed the brutal honesty of chess, but true knights never stop jousting!

Psychological Chess Tricks

With a win rate peaking in daytime mornings (best hour to play: 10:00 AM), knightsaibi’s brain turns on overdrive early in the day — perfect for sneaky openings and creative gambits before the world wakes up. They generally prefer to play as White, enjoying a >56% success rate, but as Black, they still hold their own with a solid 50% win rate. A slight difference in rated versus casual results suggests they get serious when it counts but keep the fun alive when chill.

Overall

In the grand tournament of life, knightsaibi is the player with the patience of a saint, the cunning of a fox, and the occasional flair of a showman. Whether you meet them on the rapid battlefield or the bullet brawl, expect unpredictable tactics, daring knight maneuvers, and an enthusiast who’s just getting started. Watch out for the knight jumps—they’re coming for your queen!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
alemarkic10 0W / 1L / 0D
stani1000 1W / 0L / 0D
alexandru195 1W / 0L / 0D
joshi654 1W / 0L / 0D
axluckyx16x 2W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
48677323chai 2W / 0L / 0D
dangerdevil2 0W / 2L / 0D
dsire-foe 2W / 0L / 0D
mintsauce1 0W / 2L / 0D
nischal_giree 2W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 676 1268 988
2024 405 1005 914
Rating by Year202420251268405YearRatingBulletRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 119W / 73L / 4D 110W / 82L / 8D 56.2
2024 295W / 225L / 14D 262W / 260L / 12D 46.8

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 83 45 35 3 54.2%
Van t Kruijs Opening 24 15 9 0 62.5%
Pirc Defense Antal Defense 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Scandinavian Defense 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Undefined 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Pirc Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Giuoco Piano Game 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Ruy Lopez Opening Birds Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 14 9 5 0 64.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Pirc Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Scotch Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 0
Losing 9 1