Player Profile: KSLyons88
Meet KSLyons88, a dedicated chess enthusiast whose journey through the ranks is as exciting as a well-executed Sicilian Defense. Starting with a modest blitz rating under 900 in 2018, KSLyons88 has steadily climbed the rapid chess ladder, reaching an impressive peak of 1288 in 2020. Though the daily rating is a modest 800, it seems rapid and blitz are where the real action happens.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known to enjoy the long haul, KSLyons88 boasts an average game length of around 59 moves when winning and courageously fights through an average of 65 moves even in losses. Their knack for comebacks is legendary, with a comeback rate of over 73%, and an astonishing 100% win rate after losing a piece — talk about turning lemons into a checkmate lemonade! They’re not the type to throw in the towel early, resigning prematurely just about 1.2% of the time, showing admirable resilience on the board.
Psychological Profile
Our player has a Tilt Factor of 11, which means the occasional "Oops, blunder!" moment does happen — but anyone who’s played chess seriously knows that’s part of the game. Interestingly, KSLyons88 performs slightly better in casual games compared to rated ones, with about a 35% win difference, suggesting they might be the kind of player who plays their best chess when the stakes are low or the coffee is flowing.
Performance Highlights
- Longest Winning Streak: 12 games — a real run of form!
- Blitz Experience: Over 1,800 games with nearly equal wins and losses, showing a fearless approach to fast-paced chess.
- Rapid Chess Mastery: Over 6,200 games played, maintaining a win rate just under 50%, proving persistence and consistency.
- Daily Chess: Casual but sharp — 4 wins out of 5 games played.
Notable Rivalries & Opponents
Among a pantheon of sparring partners, names like rhythmb, daksh2016, and marcosowft stand out as frequent foes, with win rates varying enough to keep every match intriguing. The recent opponents list—featuring fruitnutty and trolling550—shows that KSLyons88 is not afraid to face quirky and crafty challengers alike.
When Does KSLyons88 Play Best?
If you want to catch KSLyons88 at their sharpest, tune in during early mornings (6 AM boasts a whopping 56% win rate) or late night blitz (3 AM hits a sizzling 54.9%). Beware the afternoon slump though, with win rates dipping in the afternoon hours—maybe those pawns are calling for a power nap!
Fun Fact
Despite all the ups and downs, KSLyons88 keeps pushing on, cracking jokes with friends and opponents alike, turning each game into an epic story regardless of the outcome. After all, chess is not just about the rating—it's about the adventure, the thrill of the knight's gambit, and sometimes, the glory of a cheeky queen sacrifice.
