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koalapai

Playing Since: 2021-01-06 (Active)

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Rapid: 813
564W / 532L / 51D

Chess Profile: koalapai

Meet koalapai, a fearless tactician of the rapid chess world whose journey is peppered with thrilling highs and humbling setbacks. With a peak rapid rating of 1214 attained in early 2021, koalapai has traversed the ranks with dogged determination — like a koala fiercely clinging to the eucalyptus of chess mastery.

Rise, Fall, and Rise Again

From smashing through a blistering 8-game winning streak to wrestling with a tough 6-game losing slide, koalapai's rollercoaster ride is anything but boring. Their overall record features a solid tally of 337 wins, 317 losses, and 30 draws, proving they are no stranger to both glory and grit.

Opening Repertoire: Queens Pawn & Friends

Preferring the classic elegance of the Queen's Pawn Opening and its many mysterious branches—like the Chigorin and Zukertort variations—koalapai showcases a respectable win rate hovering around 50%. Not one to shy away from skirmishes, the Englund Gambit is another go-to, boasting an impressive 55.56% success rate. When feeling bold, koalapai also dabbles in the Scandinavian Defense and King's Pawn Opening, flexing a playstyle that can surprise even the most cautious opponents.

Style & Strategy

With an average of about 63 moves to win, koalapai is definitely in it for the long haul — a slow-burning chess match fanatic. This player loves the endgame (showing up in nearly 62% of their matches) and has a nifty 75% comeback rate after falling behind. Their psychological resilience means they tilt only slightly here and there. Watching koalapai play is like witnessing a chess soap opera — full of twists, near escapes, and glorious triumphs.

Time to Bring Out the Koala Claws

Interestingly, koalapai performs best in the wee hours of the morning — the best time to play is 2:00 AM! Maybe they secretly nap in the daylight and lurk the boards at night. Their best winning hours also include midnight to early morning, hitting an astonishing 100% win rate at 2 AM and over 70% at midnight. Early birds or night owls, beware!

Notable Matches

In recent battles, koalapai has shown the flair of a true champion, delivering a checkmate against ayubhongofurov with smooth precision, and maintaining impressive clean wins. Of course, like every mortal, koalapai has tasted defeat — sometimes by opponents like itsBucky789 — but those losses only add fuel to their fighting spirit.

Final Thoughts

To sum it all up, koalapai is a passionate rapid chess enthusiast who embodies the spirit of resilience—always bouncing back with a cheeky grin and ready to clamber up the rating tree once more. Expect unpredictable gambits, dogged endgames, and maybe a nap or two in between moves.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
daniel_keda 0W / 1L / 0D View
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yaldaboth1 1W / 1L / 0D View
martellotowers 1W / 0L / 0D View
ram_katuri 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
adaysitowowowo 7W / 4L / 0D View Games
alx2301 3W / 1L / 1D View Games
moondouds 2W / 1L / 0D View Games
kiwifresco 2W / 0L / 0D View Games
zergiozilva 1W / 0L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 663
2024 598
2023 743
2021 747
Rating by Year2021202320242025747598YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 136W / 109L / 7D 112W / 132L / 10D 63.5
2024 42W / 47L / 6D 47W / 42L / 6D 62.4
2023 1W / 2L / 0D 2W / 2L / 1D 61.5
2021 14W / 11L / 2D 17W / 12L / 2D 71.9

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening 64 34 27 3 53.1%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 54 28 26 0 51.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 46 22 22 2 47.8%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 45 23 21 1 51.1%
Scandinavian Defense 43 20 17 6 46.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 34 18 12 4 52.9%
Kings Pawn Opening 30 20 9 1 66.7%
Englund Gambit 30 17 11 2 56.7%
Colle System 26 14 12 0 53.9%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 26 11 13 2 42.3%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 0
Losing 6 2
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