Panji Harapan (aka koznikmody)
Meet Panji Harapan, a chess player whose journey through the 64 squares is as eventful as a rollercoaster ride—filled with daring gambits, heroic comebacks, and the occasional eyebrow-raising blunder. Known in the digital realm as koznikmody, Panji is a force to be reckoned with, maintaining a solid presence across Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet formats.
Playing Strength & Style
With peak ratings soaring up to 1777 in Rapid (achieved in mid-2023), 1620 in Blitz (just recently in 2024), and an impressive 1716 in Bullet (early 2025), Panji has proven adaptability across time controls. Not one to shy away from complications, Panji’s style boasts a healthy 89% comeback rate—losing a piece is just another adventure en route to victory.
While Panji tends to resign early less than 1% of the time (0.88%), they love the endgame, with a frequency over 67%. Expect battles that can stretch beyond 50 moves, as average moves per win hover around 58—no quick surrenders here!
Favorite Openings
Here’s a player who keeps their opening repertoire a Top Secret—not because of arrogance, but perhaps because even Panji isn’t sure what’s coming next! The record shows a solid 50%+ win rate in games labeled "Top Secret" across Blitz and Rapid formats. But when it comes to Bullet chess, Panji dazzles with aggressive and tricky choices like the King’s Gambit Declined - Queen’s Knight Defense (winning nearly 60% of games) and the Sicilian Defense McDonnell Attack (over 56% win rate). It’s safe to say Panji likes to keep opponents on their toes.
Competitive Record
Panji has logged well over 7,000 games across all formats, including an overwhelming 4,473 Blitz games! With more than 2,200 blitz victories and nearly as many losses, this player embraces the chaos and excitement that fast-paced chess brings. Win rates vary depending on opponent rating, with a solid 54% win rate against equally rated players.
Psychological Insights & Playing Times
The toughest opponents appear to inflict some psychological tilt—Panji’s tilt factor clocks in at 11, which means after a tough loss, a bit of frustration is no stranger. Luckily, Panji is a night owl and early morning enthusiast, performing strongest around 3 AM and 8 AM (52-53% win rate), and surprisingly peaks at 3 PM with a 54% win rate — perfect timing for a midday chess break!
Memorable Recent Games
Panji’s recent victories reflect a killer instinct on the clock. One game ended with a savvy time win against "ow7o" in a lively Englund Gambit battle. Another triumph came by checkmate against "rogerd80" showcasing expertise in the Latvian Gambit, supplemented by a swift time victory in a Caro-Kann tussle with "rude_jack". In defeats, Panji has been outmatched by clever bishops opening attacks and sharp Sicilian Defense lines, but each loss only fuels the next comeback.
Fun Facts
- Panji’s most played opponent is jaytambak, with whom they share a nearly even score, making for intense rivalry games.
- Despite all the seriousness of chess, Panji’s "Top Secret" openings suggest a playful mystery—no one truly knows what to expect!
- Panji’s bullet chess is lightning-fast but not without its quirks—an unusual peak bullet rating of 1716 was achieved in 2025, showing ongoing improvement well into the future.
All in all, Panji Harapan aka koznikmody is a brilliant chess adventurer, who's not afraid to take chances, fight till the end, and sometimes win on time faster than you can say "Checkmate!"
