Jinsoo KIM - Candidate Master Extraordinaire
Jinsoo KIM, also known in the chess realm as kudo8366, is no ordinary player. With the prestigious Candidate Master title from FIDE crowning their resume, Jinsoo embodies the spirit of dedication, strategy, and that occasional lucky blunder (because who doesn’t love a bit of drama on the 64 squares?).
Starting out with humble beginnings (a rapid rating struggling around 1200), Jinsoo has elevated their game to rapid ratings peaking at a formidable 2416 in 2024. Impressively, their bullet rating flirted with the 2400+ range, peaking at 2442. Talk about speed reading the board and moving faster than your brain can keep track!
Known for a love of the Scandinavian Defense—especially the Modern Portuguese Variation—Jinsoo boasts nearly flawless execution with a win rate tipping over 57% in rapid and an even more dazzling 60%+ in bullet formats. They also have a perfect 100% win rate in rapid using the Bishop's Opening Berlin Spielmann Attack—a real crowd-pleaser that leaves opponents questioning their life choices.
Playing with the cool nerves of a seasoned gladiator, Jinsoo has mastered the art of comebacks, boasting a 79.96% comeback rate. When things look bleak after losing a piece, this wizard somehow flips the script with nearly a 50% win rate post-piece loss. We see you, silent resilience!
Their style leans toward the classical; games average about 68 moves per victory, proving they’re in for the long haul. But careful—Jinsoo’s early resignation rate stands at a modest 6.63%, meaning they’re not afraid to call it quits when the endgame looks like a no-win scenario, which we can all respect.
Fun Fact
Their longest winning streak, a mighty 21 games, might just be the stuff of legend (or at least leaderboard folklore). Currently riding a hot streak of 11 consecutive wins, everyone’s watching to see how far this wave will take them.
Recent Highlight
In a recent rapid showdown, Jinsoo delivered a checkmate faster than you can say “en passant,” demonstrating their love for boldness and precision. You can almost picture the opponent’s socket unplugging moment—
"Oh, that’s how it ends?!"
Check out the brilliant final game of that match below!
1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. Nc3 Nxd5 4. Nxd5 Qxd5 5. Nf3 Bg4 6. d4 Nc6 7. Be2 O-O-O 8. O-O e6 9. Ng5 Bxe2 10. Qxe2 Nxd4 11. Qg4 h5 12. Qh4 Be7 13. Nxf7 Bxh4 14. Nxd8 Ne2+ 15. Kh1 Bxf2 16. Rxf2 Qd1+ 17. Rf1 Qxf1#Checkmate, boom!
Preferred Time Control
When not pondering epic strategical battles, Jinsoo is a bullet enthusiast, blitzing through games with speed and style that most mortal players only dream of.
Cherry on Top
Among their most frequent opponents, hillgu and egk78 have felt the sting of Jinsoo’s tactical prowess most often—down there in battle with hundreds of duels each! It’s a classic rivalry worth watching.
In summary, Jinsoo KIM is a formidable Candidate Master combining speed, strategy, and a dash of charm. Whether it’s a bullet blitz or a rapid dance, they bring passion, preparation, and a sprinkle of unpredictable flair to every game. Keep your eyes on kudo8366, the master of multi-tasking checkmates and mind-boggling comebacks!