Profile Summary: kurc46
Meet kurc46, a chess enthusiast journeying through the thrilling rollercoaster of ratings and checkmates! Starting with a blitz rating peaking at 533 in May 2024, kurc46 has shown steady progress, recently hitting a rapid rating high of 588 and an impressive daily rating peak of 660 by April 2025. This player lives for tactical fireworks, boasting a comeback rate nearing 80%—because who doesn't love a good plot twist in chess?
Playing Style and Strengths
Cunning and resilient, kurc46 knows when to resign early (around 8% of the time, because everybody needs some humility) but more often they battle fiercely through long endgames, averaging over 50 moves per win. They slightly favor playing White, with a 50.5% win rate, but don't be fooled—Black pieces bring nearly as much success. Their best time of day to get those wins? Early birds rejoice, as 5 AM seems to be golden hour!
Opening Repertoire
A fan of classic openings, kurc46's blitz games heavily feature the King's Pawn Opening and its variations, along with solid exposure to the Scotch Game and the intriguingly spicy Englund Gambit. Their win rates reveal a preference for King's Pawn variants, where they clinch victories just over 52% of the time. Notably, they've mastered the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation with over a 56% win rate—a sign that kurc46 isn't afraid to show some original flair on the board.
Memorable Moments
Recently, kurc46 dazzled the chess community by delivering a swift checkmate against kimmidle in a Smith-Morra Gambit battle on June 2, 2025. The winning move? A sharp queen strike at move 16 that left the opponent no chance—proof that kurc46’s intuition and calculation can cut through defenses like a hot knife through butter.
Psychological Profile
With a tilt factor rated at 9, kurc46 sometimes lets the pressure sting—but hey, even grandmasters have their off days. Luckily, their tactical awareness shines brightest when the chips are down: nearly half their wins come from digging out of piece-losing moments. Opponents beware—the comeback kid is always watching.
Fun Facts
- Longest Winning Streak: 11 games. That’s a mini chess marathon!
- Most Played Opponent: haticexxl, facing off 16 times with a respectable winning ratio.
- Win Rates by Day: Saturdays are luckiest, with a 52.8% win rate—weekend warrior vibes!
- Time Control Sweet Spot: Blitz and rapid games fuel their competitive fire, but they also close games quickly and efficiently in daily chess.
Whether maneuvering through complex middlegames, launching surprise gambits, or turning the tide with clever endgame tactics, kurc46 embodies the spirit of a passionate chess fighter—sometimes frustrated, often lucky, always entertaining. Stay tuned for more epic battles and cunning plays from this rising star!
