ksamavi

Chess Profile: ksamavi

Meet ksamavi, the rapid chess enthusiast whose journey from humble beginnings to a nearly 1000 rating in 2025 is nothing short of inspiring. Starting 2024 with a rapid rating of 233 (rookie days?), ksamavi steadily climbed the ladder to 507 by year's end, then blitzed through 2025 leveling up to an impressive 925. That's what you call rapid progress in rapid chess!

Playing Style & Strengths

ksamavi is known for a strong endgame game, engaging in endgames over half the time, showing patience and determination to squeeze out those wins. Average moves per win clock in around 56, so don't expect quick matches here—ksamavi enjoys a good, long battle on the board.
White pieces bring a slight edge with a 52.35% win rate, but Black isn't far behind, proving that ksamavi can play well from either side.

Tactics & Comebacks

With a comeback rate of nearly 68%, ksamavi refuses to quit. Losing a piece isn't the end of the world either—ksamavi achieves a perfect 100% win rate after losing material. Talk about turning lemons into lemonade! Just beware: the longest winning streak caps at 10, so expect some exciting streaks and dramatic swings.

Psych Matters

Like all mortals, ksamavi has a tilt factor of 17. Nobody's perfect in the heat of battle! But with a respectable rated vs casual win difference of roughly 50%, one can say ksamavi seriously means business when it counts.

Performance Highlights

• Win/Loss/Draw Record: 1066 wins, 1032 losses, 35 draws in rapid games. A true fighter!
• Preferred Opening: Top Secret (classified!), played in 2133 games with a near 50% win rate.
• Win rate against recent opponents: Mostly dominating with perfect 100% records against many, though some (looking at you, powerbug) have had better luck.
• Peak Hours: If you catch ksamavi playing around 2 AM or 4 AM, expect some serious victories—win rates hover above 60% during those hours. Night owl or just a master of midnight tactics?

Fun Fact

Early resignation rate is only about 5.3%, which means ksamavi rarely throws in the towel. Resilience is the name of this game! So, if you face ksamavi, be ready for a marathon, not a sprint.

In summary, ksamavi is a steadfast rapid chess player with a flair for comebacks, a knack for endgames, and a mysterious opening repertoire that keeps opponents guessing. Whether they're grinding it out over long games or hitting their peak in the wee hours, this player knows how to keep things interesting!