Profile: Krays_5 (aka kriss-45)
Meet Krays_5, a rapid-fire chess enthusiast navigating the thrilling rollercoaster of online chess ratings with a flair for comebacks and a hint of stubbornness. Sporting a peak rapid rating of 575 (reached in 2023), Krays_5 has battled tirelessly through roughly 700 rapid games, boasting a near even win-loss record: 330 wins, 315 losses, and 74 draws. This player knows how to hang in there, refusing to quit early — with an impressively low early resignation rate of just 5.76% — proving they're in it for the long game, often dragging matches toward their epic climax.
When it comes to openings, Krays_5 loves dancing around the Queen's Pawn Opening and its juicy Chigorin Variation, rocking a solid 47-48% win rate there. The real shining star, however, is the Scandinavian Defense, where Krays_5 shines with an outstanding 66.67% rapid win rate. They’re not afraid to take risks, and it pays off more often than not.
In faster time controls, such as bullet and blitz, Krays_5 shows decent sparks of brilliance, clocking bullet ratings up to 371 and blitz highs touching 403. Daily chess? Oh yes — their all-time max of a breezy 800 hints at a deep strategic soul underneath those rapid skirmishes.
Krays_5's style could be summed up as:
- Patient yet persistent: averaging nearly 56 moves per win and pushing games well beyond 63 moves in losses.
- A resilient warrior: boasting a 70.18% comeback rate and fearless even after losing a piece with a 39% win rate post such a mishap.
- A morning bird? Most lethal playtime seems to be around 4 AM, when the rest of the world is asleep but Krays_5 is checkmating nightmares away.
Despite some tough stretches — including a longest losing streak of 7 — this player has bounced right back, currently enjoying a winning streak of 1 and the inevitable glory waiting around the corner.
Notable Recent Battle:
Victory against diegofex on May 31, 2025 showed Krays_5’s tactical prowess using the Queen’s Pawn Chigorin Variation. The match took no prisoners and ended with a strategic resignation from the opponent.
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Whether it’s the thrill of outfoxing opponents with less orthodox openings, or the determination to grind out endgames, Krays_5 generously mixes tenacity with a sprinkle of eccentric flair. This is a player who might lose a few battles but definitely isn’t losing the war!
Warning to opponents: Underestimate Krays_5’s 4 AM moves at your own risk — some call it chess madness, Krays_5 calls it strategy.
