Profile Summary: kpates
Meet kpates, a rapid-paced warrior on the chessboard who dances with an adventurous spirit between blunders and brilliant tactics. Holding a peak Rapid rating of 1036, kpates strives mightily in the battlefield of 2025, balancing quirky resilience with occasional bouts of "what just happened?" moments—because hey, even grandmasters have their off days, right?
Playing Style & Strengths
With an Early Resignation Rate of about 18%, kpates knows when to cut losses—but also fights hard with an impressive comeback rate of nearly 59%! The average game length skews a decent 40 moves per win, indicating a preference for thoughtful battles rather than lightning bullet skirmishes.
White pieces carry a win rate of 43.4%, and Black edges slightly better at 44.7%. Though the scoreboard often shows hard-fought losses, every game is a stepping stone to mastery, or at least some great stories involving missed forks and near escapes.
Opening Repertoire Highlights
- Bishop's Opening shines brightest in Rapid games with a striking 76% win rate over 21 matches—clearly a favorite trap!
- King's Pawn Opening remains the trusty steed, played 115 times with an almost 50% success rate.
- Less traveled but quite effective is the Van't Kruijs Opening in Bullet, boasting a 66.7% win rate—a secret weapon for speedy pressure.
The Not-So-Serious Stats
Longest winning streak is a solid 10 games—a mini-slump-breaking saga. Conversely, the longest losing streak also spans 10 games, showing that perseverance is part of the journey. Currently riding a bit of a losing streak of 3 games, but hey, every champion knows: the next move can be a checkmate.
Time to Shine
The best time of the day to catch kpates firing on all cylinders? Bright and early at 11:00 AM, boasting a perfect 100% win rate at that hour. Sundays are prime victory days with a 69% win rate—ideal for those who believe in chess and chill.
Recent Memorable Games
In an unforgettable blaze of glory, kpates recently delivered a classic Alekhine's Defense checkmate against inthemoodforblunders, proving that sometimes it's the quiet ones who bring the loudest devastation:
1. e4 Nf6 2. Nf3 e6 3. e5 Ng4 4. d3 Bc5 5. d4 Bb6 6. Bd3 Ba5+ 7. c3 O-O 8. Qe2 Nc6 9. Bc2 d6 10. Qd3 dxe5 11. Qxh7#Personality Snapshot
Psychologically, kpates keeps a cool tilt factor of 10 (slightly above novice level) but shows remarkable tenacity bouncing back, winning more than half the time after being behind. Opponents beware: there’s no underestimating this fighter!
While the ratings may fluctuate, the heart remains steadfast. Chess is not just a game for kpates; it's an epic saga full of daring gambits, unexpected sacrifices, and the eternal quest for that elusive checkmate.
Hi kpates! 🎯 Quick Snapshot
You have an energetic, tactical style and have already reached 1036 (2025-03-01). These charts will fill in automatically once enough games are tracked:
Where you shine
- Killer instinct. You see mating nets quickly. The 11-move demolition of inthemoodforblunders shows good tactical vision:
- Speed. Most of your wins still leave 80-90 % of your clock. Fast calculation is a gift—keep it.
- Creativity. Unorthodox ideas (e.g. early pawn storms with g4) make you hard to prepare for.
Biggest improvement opportunities
- Early-queen syndrome. Five of your last six losses started with an early Qh5/Qa4 sortie that stalled development and cost material. Example vs coopercheng:
➜ Guideline: “Don’t move the same piece twice before move 8 unless there’s a concrete reason.” - King safety & development. In several defeats your king stayed in the centre while pieces tip-toed around the board. Castle by move 10 in 80 % of your games.
- End-game resistance. The marathon with raka_c reached a pawn ending that slipped away on moves 70+. Solidify basic endings (king & pawn, rook vs pawn, etc.).
- Opening fundamentals. Rather than chasing instant mates, build a repertoire that follows classical principles: control the centre, develop minor pieces, castle, then look for tactics.
Recurring tactical themes (both for & against you)
- Loose pieces on the back rank → tactical shots like forks & double attacks.
- Overloaded queen after early adventure → tempos lost (tempo) and undefended e-pawn.
- Open f-file in your attacks; open diagonal a2–g8 in opponents’ counter-play.
30-Day Action Plan
| Task | Target Volume | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily tactic puzzles (rating 800-1200) | 20 / day | Sharpen calculation without risky queen drifts |
| Play two rapid (10 + 5) games, annotate them | 3 days / week | Practice disciplined development & time-management |
| Study one classical opening line (Italian / Scotch as White, French or Caro-Kann as Black) | 15 minutes / session | Build a principled backbone |
| End-game drill (king & pawn, rook basics) | 10 minutes / day | Convert small advantages & survive worse positions |
Opening suggestions
- As White: Try the Italian Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4). It lets you keep your tactical flair while finishing development.
- As Black vs 1.e4: The French Defence gives you a solid structure and teaches pawn-chain strategy.
- Versus 1.Nf3 / 1.c4: Mirror the centre with …d5 and …Nf6, aiming for a classical pawn structure.
Mindset tips
- View each early queen move as costing half a pawn; play it only if it wins at least that much.
- When you spot a flashy tactic, spend 10 seconds asking: “What is my opponent’s simplest reply?”
- After every loss, fill in this mini-blunder diary: “I lost because ___, next time I will ___.”
Keep embracing your attacking spirit—just anchor it with sound fundamentals and your rating will climb fast. Good luck, and feel free to send your next annotated game for review!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| eymendoru | 7W / 32L / 4D | View Games |
| doruk252 | 1W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| djgwenromero | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| sirkelibaklava | 1W / 0L / 2D | View Games |
| bradfortune | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 183 | 202 | 185 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 118W / 150L / 8D | 120W / 141L / 12D | 41.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 123 | 61 | 59 | 3 | 49.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 32 | 12 | 19 | 1 | 37.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 28 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 32.1% |
| Bishop's Opening | 21 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 76.2% |
| Center Game | 19 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 47.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 17 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 17.6% |
| Australian Defense | 17 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 23.5% |
| French Defense | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 52.9% |
| Petrov's Defense | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 37.5% |
| Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 43.8% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 30.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| French Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Australian Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 30.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Czech Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Center Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bird Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 2 |