About kunaltanwr
kunaltanwr is a spirited online chess player who prefers Rapid games but happily dives into Blitz and Bullet when the mood (or chaos) strikes. Known for long, tactical fights and a stubborn ability to bounce back, they mix unconventional openings with persistence—and a healthy dose of mid-game chaos. Their peak Rapid performance can be found here: 1006 (2025-06-24).
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Playing style & personality
kunaltanwr plays like someone who enjoys the journey more than the final scoreboard: long decisive games (average decisive length ~44–48 moves), plenty of checks (the queen loves the spotlight), and a knack for dramatic comebacks. If a game has complications, expect them to thrive.
- Preferred time control: Rapid (strongest and most active).
- Comeback rate: impressive—abouts 60% clutch recoveries after falling behind.
- Avg moves per win: ~46 — patient but opportunistic.
- Tilt factor: modest (12) — gets frustrated sometimes, but mostly keeps the humor intact.
- Best hours: surprisingly effective around 00:00 and many late-evening sessions.
Favorite openings & tendencies
kunaltanwr loves offbeat and aggressive lines. They frequently play the Barnes Opening: Walkerling and experiment with gambits that invite messy tactical play.
- Barnes Opening: Walkerling — a staple in Rapid and Blitz (Barnes Opening: Walkerling). Strong overall presence with solid win rates when playing White.
- Elephant Gambit — a risky choice that shows their appetite for imbalanced positions.
- Bishop’s Opening, Amar Gambit, Scandinavian Defense — repertoire choices that favor early skirmishes and queen activity.
- Opening tip: when facing the Barnes Defense, expect creative pawn storms rather than quiet maneuvering.
Head-to-head, streaks & notable opponents
kunaltanwr has played many repeat opponents and holds competitive records against frequent rivals. Their longest winning streak reached 13 games—proof that when everything clicks, it really clicks. The longest losing streak was 12, which they survived with characteristic resilience.
- Most-played opponent: ryukx07 — record vs ryukx07: 21 wins, 15 losses, 7 draws.
- Other frequent opponents: n56aq8, dyyarr, strikingghost (solid tracks vs these users).
- Streaks: Longest winning streak 13; longest losing streak 12; currently on a 1-game winning streak.
Trends, analytics & quirks
Data-driven habits emerge from kunaltanwr’s games: they tend to check early and often (the queen leads the charge), draw games are substantially longer than decisive ones, and midnight matches often bring out their best.
- Early resignation rate: ~15% — sometimes the knight goes missing and hope follows.
- Endgame frequency: ~39% — games reach endgames often, showing stamina and endgame practice.
- Win-rate by hour: peaks around late-night hours (00:00) and several morning slots—play schedule matters.
- Win-rate vs stronger opponents: tougher but resilient—many reversals and clutch wins after losses.
Yearly patterns & a quick chart
Across 2025–2026, kunaltanwr logged the bulk of their activity and most growth in Rapid. The interactive chart below highlights rating movement and activity for Rapid play.
Sample game (for study)
Here’s a short illustrative sequence that highlights the kind of tactical skirmishes kunaltanwr enjoys. Use it to explore middlegame complications and queen checks.
Memorable facts & closing
- Peak Rapid highlight: 1006 (2025-06-24) — a badge of their best run.
- Most common first move in 2025: e4 (dominant choice).
- Most common checking piece: the queen — expect dramatic, check-laden middlegames.
- Want to follow a rivalry? Check out their frequent matches with ryukx07.
kunaltanwr is a creative, tenacious player—perfect for anyone who likes tactical fireworks and unpredictable endgames. Whether you're preparing to face them or just studying their style, expect creativity, persistence, and a few surprises.