koipaul

Profile Summary: koipaul

Meet koipaul, a tenacious chess warrior navigating the battlefield of 64 squares with a blend of determination, occasional setbacks, and bursts of brilliance. With a peak rapid rating of 1097 achieved in August 2023, koipaul has experienced the thrilling rollercoaster ride of chess ratings — from a strong start to some testing times in recent years. But hey, all great stories have their ups and downs!

This player favors aggressive and tactical openings, showing particular fondness for the Vienna Game (with a stellar 81.82% win rate) and the Scandinavian Defense, winning over 7 out of 10 times there. Notably, koipaul is less enthusiastic about the Italian Game, where success is more elusive – only a 16.67% win rate, proving even the sharpest knights have their Achilles' heel.

With a career total of 209 rapid games resulting in 93 wins, 112 losses, and a handful of draws, koipaul keeps an impressive comeback rate of over 70% after setbacks. This player refuses to bow out early, despite an early resignation rate of around 11.6% — sometimes, you gotta quit to live to fight another day.

Playing style & quirks: An endgame frequent flyer at 51.67%, an average winning game lasts 58 moves of careful planning, while losses sometimes come quicker, around 49 moves — seems like whenever koipaul’s in trouble, the pieces tend to speak faster. An interesting tidbit: the best time to challenge koipaul is around 8 PM when their win rate peaks at over 70% — so schedule your game wisely if you want to stand a chance!

Among koipaul's most played opponents the record is mixed, with some rivals like mamaeb33333 falling 100% of the time, while others like diego7br have been tougher nuts to crack. Recent games feature dramatic checkmates demonstrating koipaul’s tactical flair, including a masterful mating net in a Bishop’s Opening Berlin Defense, where creativity met cold calculation.

Chess is more than a game for koipaul — it’s an adventure filled with smiles, surprises, and a hint of unpredictability. Whether it’s pulling off a comeback, maneuvering complex openings, or bravely navigating losing streaks, koipaul’s journey reminds us that in chess, as in life: it’s not only about how you start, but how creatively you bounce back!

Keep an eye on koipaul — the underdog with a Vienna Game weapon and a heart full of grit.