Kupal Kaba

Player Profile: Kupal Kaba (Username: kooobee824)

Meet Kupal Kaba, better known in the chess world by the enigmatic username kooobee824. With a roller-coaster rating journey resembling a thrilling novel, Kupal’s chess career is anything but boring. Once touching a rapid rating peak of 656 in mid-2022, Kupal experienced the exhilarating highs of chess glory and the humbling lows of keyboard rage quits with equal passion.

Specializing mainly in Rapid chess, Kupal has logged an impressive over 1000 games across all formats, amassing 523 wins in rapid alone and showing a fierce fighting spirit with a respectable comeback rate of 57.41%. Those who dare play against kooobee824 better beware, especially when the clock strikes 9 or 10 PM – his statistically strongest hours with win rates spiking beyond 60% in late evening battles.

Kupal's opening repertoire is both eclectic and effective. His favorite weapon? The Van t Kruijs Opening, where he boasts a win rate just shy of 52% over nearly 300 games, showing a penchant for offbeat, less-trodden paths that can unnerve opponents—kind of like sneaking a pizza into a healthy restaurant.

Notably, the King’s Pawn Opening and Bishop’s Opening are also personal favorites, yielding win rates around 58%, proving Kupal’s love for classical, straightforward chess tactics sprinkled with a hint of surprise. Although the Caro Kann Defense seems to make his blood boil a bit, with a less favorable outcome, it only fuels his fierce determination to turn the tide next time.

When it comes to mentality, Kupal is no stranger to adversity—his tilt factor sits at a modest 10%, meaning he can sulk just enough to keep things interesting but never enough to throw the board... most of the time. Resignations happen about 16% of the time, because even the bravest warriors know when to grab a snack and come back swinging.

Let's talk blitz and bullet, where most mortals find their sanity tested. Kupal’s blitz peak rating soared to 938, and bullet reached a dizzying 995 once – probably fueled by lightning-fast reflexes and copious caffeine. Though bullet results suggest a tough crowd, Kupal’s rapid play remains the bread and butter of their strategic arsenal.

Recent games reflect sharp tactical prowess and a resilient spirit. His latest heroic win involved a fierce battle in the Philidor Defense – ending with an opponent’s respectful resignation after Kupal unleashed a precise and punishing counterattack. On the flip side, lessons come when facing tough opponents like the notorious Blunder_Man3000, reminding Kupal that humility is the best mate.

Off the board, Kupal is the kind of player who could probably beat you at chess while also accidentally spilling coffee on your keyboard, but hey, nobody’s perfect! With a longest winning streak of 8 and a losing streak of 10, kooobee824 embodies the true spirit of chess: ups, downs, and always fighting for that next brilliant move.

In summary, Kupal Kaba is a rapidly improving strategist with a flair for surprising openings and a love-hate relationship with the game’s swift formats. Whether storming through a rapid game or blitzing in a bullet match, watch out – this player is ready to resign gracefully or checkmate you with a flourish, depending on the day.

Chess.com profile: kooobee824