Profile Summary: ktmchase
Meet ktmchase, a brave soul venturing through the chess battlefield with grit, guts, and a rather adventurous spirit. Rated modestly by the numeric gods—peaking at 1022 in Blitz, 266 in Bullet, and a whopping 213 in Rapid during the year 2025—ktmchase plays with the tenacity of a squirrel defending a prized acorn!
While the win-loss record might suggest moments of fierce struggle — particularly a brutal Blitz run with 10 wins out of 68 games — our player’s passion for the game is unmistakable. No draws? Nope, not really the style here. It's a whirlwind of decisive outcomes and tireless battles!
Playing Style: With an average of about 31 moves per win and 37 moves per loss, ktmchase clearly doesn’t rush to resign—unless that early resignation rate of just under 15% kicks in. They tend to endure longer than a mosquito at a backyard BBQ, eagerly capturing pieces starting from move 7 on average. Their endgame frequency hovers near 23%, meaning they’re in it for the long haul when the pawns have thinned.
Curiously, the psychological tilt factor is at 25%, proving even the toughest players have their "uh-oh" moments (and likely a few keyboard-slams on the side). lunchtime at 12 PM seems to be the “magic hour” for performance, so beware if you challenge them right then!
Adept Openings
- Rapid Battles: Loves the Van't Kruijs Opening (~43% win rate) and often spices up the game with the Pirc Defense (~54% win rate). Versatility is the name of the game here.
- Blitz and Bullet: Takes gambles with the Kings Pawn Opening variations and Scandinavian Defense, showing flashes of genius albeit with mixed success.
If you wonder who’s been facing the sharp end of ktmchase’s pawns and knights, it’s rare to find an opponent with a win rate over 50% against them. The player’s top adversaries range everywhere, but some have fallen victim multiple times—sorry, raigo1250 takes a clean 100% loss record!
Recent Triumphs
In a recent Rapid game, ktmchase showcased a cunning escape and tactical prowess using the Hippopotamus Defense, sealing a victory on time against Raigo1250. A game filled with creative piece maneuvering and patience proving that sometimes the clock is the real enemy.
Conclusion
If ktmchase were a chess piece, they’d probably be a knight: a bit unpredictable, a bit crafty, and capable of surprising leaps that leave opponents scratching their heads. So, whether you are about to play blitz or a long rapid game, keep your eyes open because ktmchase brings an eclectic mix of strategy, resilience, and a splash of whimsy to every board!
