kiran Reddy

Profile Summary: Kiran Reddy (aka kriki1k)

Meet Kiran Reddy, the rapid-fire tactician whose chessboard battles blend strategy with a dash of unpredictability. Often known by the enigmatic username kriki1k, Kiran is not just any chess player—he’s the kind who turns openings into a theatrical performance, and a few blunders into opportunities for epic comebacks.

Rating & Stats

By June 2025, Kiran's rapid rating has seen a rollercoaster journey from a modest 338 to a respectable 562, proving steady improvement and fierce dedication over hundreds of hard-fought games. He’s traveled through peaks and valleys, with a personal best rapid rating of 735 reached in September 2024—making it clear he’s got the potential to puzzle even the grandmasters. Daily chess remains a side quest, keeping him consistently at a perfect 400 rating.

Playing Style

Kiran prefers to dive deep into endgames, with an Endgame Frequency of nearly 53%. Don’t expect quick draws here; his games average over 54 moves to a win or 56 to a loss. He’s a bit of a thriller fan: Comeback Rate over 54% suggests he never surrenders without a fight. But watch out for his “early resignation” moments (about 13%), possibly those times when he recognizes the inevitable... or maybe when the pizza delivery arrives.

Opening Repertoire

The Van ’t Kruijs Opening is his playground (played 1213 times!), where he boasts a solid 51% win rate. Not to be outdone, Kiran wields the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack variations like a seasoned wizard, combining classical and modern styles for over 680 games with a win rate around 50%. French Defense variations make him sweat a bit more, holding win rates between 41% and 61%, keeping things spicy. If chess openings were flavors, Kiran’s a gourmet chef savoring the subtle zest of quirky variations.

Memorable Battles

Recently, Kiran triumphed with a stylish win using the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Symmetrical Variation against iaccentric, showcasing strategic patience and flair. However, the battlefield hasn’t been without defeats—losses by time and checkmate occasionally remind even this chess gladiator that the game has a mind of its own.

Psychological Quirks

Known among friends for a tilt factor of 10, Kiran's resilience shines through as he stays calm and collected, especially at 9 AM — his prime time when the pawns move more cleverly and the bishops behave a little nicer. His WinRate against lower-rated opponents is an impressive 83%, but beware if you’re rated higher—he’s humble in defeat there, with an 82% loss rate. Maybe he likes to keep the mystery alive.

A Sense of Humor and Heart

When not calculating knights’ tricky maneuvers or queens’ daring raids, Kiran’s moves reveal a player who blends cunning with character. Whether it's resigning early from a lost cause or clawing back from behind, he keeps the chess community entertained and guessing. No matter the outcome, you can bet Kiran Reddy (kriki1k) will be back at the board—ready for the next gambit, the next blunder, and the next glorious win.

Check out his games and maybe send a friendly challenge. Just don’t blink—he’s quick!