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
| 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 |
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 |