Kostantin Manasterliou

Kostantin Manasterliou (aka Kosta1963)

Meet Kostantin Manasterliou, a rapid-fire strategist who dances on the 64 squares like a grandmaster conductor orchestrating a symphony of pawns, knights, and bishops. Known in the chess circles as Kosta1963, he’s a player whose chess rating tells a thrilling tale of peaks, valleys, and comebacks — much like a dramatic chess novel written in moves and counter-moves.

Rating and Playstyle Highlights

• Peak Rapid Rating: 2254 (September 2023) — because slow and steady sometimes loses to fast and cunning.
• Peak Blitz Rating: 2081 (January 2020) — lightning-fast reflexes with a dash of strategic madness.
• Peak Bullet Rating: 1925 (November 2020) — when time’s almost up but the fight is still on.

Chess Style and Quirks

Kostantin has a remarkable 85.68% comeback rate — a true chess phoenix rising from the ashes of lost pieces. With an average of nearly 79 moves per winning game, endurance and patience are his secret weapons, proving that he doesn’t just sprint to victory; he runs marathons on the board. Known for rarely resigning early (only 9% early resignation rate), this player believes every position holds hope—even when the queen goes rogue.

His games are long, his concentration legendary, and his tactical awareness impressive. If you catch Kosta at 6 AM, beware—it's when his brain clock ticks fastest, ready to outwit any opponent daring to challenge him.

Favorite Openings (and a pinch of heartbreak)

The Alapin Sicilian Defense is Kostantin’s trusty steed in both Rapid and Blitz with win rates approaching 50% in Rapid and over 41% in Blitz. However, not all openings are kind: the Ruy Lopez Classical Defense seems to have a personal vendetta, allowing his adversaries to sneak past with around a 35% win rate against Kostantin’s rapid efforts.

Battle Record and Notable Opponents

Having played thousands of rapid, blitz, and bullet games, Kosta's resilience shines through a nearly balanced but fiercely competitive record: 942 wins, 1072 losses, and 219 draws in Rapid; and over 3100 wins in Blitz alone. Some opponents like paatamestvirishvili have faced him 32 times, proving Kosta is not shy of rematches and rivalry. Others, like didiupit83, have unfortunately been welcomed to a 100% loss rate club against him!

Memorable Recent Victories & Defeats

Among the freshest battles, Kostantin clinched a thrilling victory on July 4, 2024, against didiupit83, winning on time in a complex English Opening scenario. Just weeks before, he secured a graceful resignation win employing the Scandinavian Defense — proving both brains and nerves of steel.

But even kings fall, and on the same July day, he was checkmated by ikmalfaiz in a Vienna Game clash. Ah, the agony and ecstasy of chess, all wrapped in one!

Quick Stats & Fun Trivia

• Longest Winning Streak: 13 games (that’s like conquering a whole chess season!)
• Longest Losing Streak: 13 games (even grandmasters have their off days)
• Average Win Rate Smartly Swings: Better against lower-rated foes; willing to throw down big fights against equals and superiors
• Likes to play fiercely between 10 AM and 6 PM but beware the mysterious "6 AM magic hour" when his win rate soars!

Kostantin Manasterliou: part tactician, part marathoner, part unpredictable chess wizard with a sense of humor and unwavering dedication to the game. Watch your back if you face him—he’s still plotting his next brilliant trap.