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Playing Since: 2022-01-20 (Closed)

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Daily: 1087
3W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 2853
1757W / 1508L / 418D

KRAT0S_GOW - The International Master of Blazing Blitz

Meet KRAT0S_GOW, an International Master whose chess prowess is as relentless as the mythical Kratos himself—only instead of gods, this warrior conquers the battlefield of 64 squares with rapid-fire precision and strategic cunning. Known for merciless blitz performances, KRAT0S_GOW boasts a peak blitz rating close to the 2970 mark, a clear sign that speed mixed with brains is their game.

Since bursting onto the online scene in early 2022 with a humble blitz rating barely cracking 1000, KRAT0S_GOW skyrocketed through the ranks like a chess phoenix on fire, reaching almost 3000 in just a few years. Their average blitz rating comfortably hovers in the high 2800s, consistently outclassing opponents in over 1700 wins and counting.

But don't be fooled by the dizzying speed at which they play bullet and blitz games—KRAT0S_GOW is no flash in the pan. Their tactical awareness is impressive, with a come-from-behind win rate of nearly 84%, showing an uncanny ability to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. This player’s endgame skills shine bright too, with an 82% endgame frequency and patient maneuvering, dragging opponents into nightmare finales that few survive.

Opening repertoire? A bit of a mystery (top secret, obviously). However, when they do reveal their cards, Caro-Kann Defense and the Philidor Defense Hanham Lion Variation stand out as preferred battleground strategies, boasting win rates of over 60% in blitz, and even a staggering 71% performance with the Caro-Kann Advance.

Known rivalries? KRAT0S_GOW keeps a close eye on opponents like moldora and binary010, beating moldora an astounding 94% of the time; it seems they don’t take kindly to repeated challenges. Their win rates against a selective elite even include perfect 100% scores against several opponents—clearly a player who doesn't “draw” their battles.

When asked about psychological resilience, KRAT0S_GOW admits to a tilt factor of 10. Of course, even the mightiest warriors need a breather! The best time to battle? According to data, 5 AM is peak brainstorming hour—someone’s been training while the world sleeps.

Recent Highlights

Among their latest triumphs was a scintillating victory against TrimitziosP7 in a game involving the St. George Defense (ECO B00). Not only did KRAT0S_GOW dominate with white pieces, but also forced resignation with relentless pressure after a complex middle game maze. That energetic performance epitomizes their style: sharp, calculated, and delightfully brutal to opponents’ kings.

Even when defeat comes, it’s to worthy adversaries like michaelq2d5 or PursuitOfHappyness2, often in tension-filled, strategic slugfests that demonstrate that even an International Master must bow occasionally (but not without a fight!).

Style and Persona

KRAT0S_GOW exhibits an aggressive yet wise playing style, with a white win rate above 52% and a respectable black win rate near 46%. They average around 80 moves per win, showing patience mixed with tactical brutality. Early resignations are almost nonexistent (under 6%), as this player fights until the last piece drops.

In bullet chess, this maestro practically reigns supreme with a 96% win rate and just a single loss. It's safe to say the mouse rarely slips here.

Whether they’re making mysterious “top secret” openings or squeezing victory from defensive lines, KRAT0S_GOW proves that lightning-fast calculations combined with a disciplined mind can topple the fiercest opponents.

In summation: If chess were a mythic realm, KRAT0S_GOW would be the relentless demigod, striking swiftly in blitz arenas, weaving traps in the endgame, and earning accolades worthy of legend. Opponents beware—this is a player who blends speed, strategy, and stamina in a combo attack that’s hard to counter and impossible to forget.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Moldora 53W / 1L / 2D View Games
David Brodsky 19W / 20L / 9D View Games
Anton Demchenko 13W / 29L / 2D View Games
Zdenko Kozul 23W / 16L / 2D View Games
Arif Abdul Hafiz 21W / 12L / 2D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2500 2853 2000
2024 2500 2813 2000
2023 2803 1087
2022 2786
Rating by Year202220232024202528532000YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 392W / 267L / 90D 348W / 316L / 82D 90.3
2024 178W / 143L / 33D 150W / 169L / 43D 64.9
2023 232W / 187L / 45D 192W / 215L / 49D 90.2
2022 217W / 131L / 45D 200W / 161L / 35D 92.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 292 141 118 33 48.3%
Philidor Defense 210 90 88 32 42.9%
Unknown 165 85 79 1 51.5%
Czech Defense 146 58 65 23 39.7%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 134 64 58 12 47.8%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 111 59 46 6 53.1%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 109 58 39 12 53.2%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 88 40 31 17 45.5%
Scandinavian Defense 85 39 33 13 45.9%
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Haag Gambit 79 32 32 15 40.5%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
French Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Alekhine Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Dutch Defense: Queen's Knight Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Budapest: 3.d5 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Center Game: Berger Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Catalan Opening: Closed 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 15 15 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
French Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Bobotsov-Korchnoi-Petrosian Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 29 0
Losing 10 3
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