Kyaw Si Khant

Kyaw Si Khant (Kurikal-20)

Meet Kyaw Si Khant, a chess enthusiast whose moves are as unpredictable as a cat on a hot tin roof, but with a slightly better winning ratio! Known in the chess world by the pseudonym Kurikal-20, Kyaw has been battling opponents across all time controls from the brisk Bullet blizzards to the strategic Daily marathons.

Rating Highlights

• Peak Daily Rating: 951 (June 2025) – a true testament to daily devotion and patience!
• Bullet Peak: 360 (Feb 2025) – lightning fast, if not always lightning accurate.
• Rapid Peak: 664 (June 2025) – strikes a balance between speed and strategy.
• Blitz Peak: 511 (Feb 2025) – a level where tactical skirmishes occur at breakneck speeds.

Playing Style & Quirks

Kyaw Si Khant loves a long game, with an average of nearly 45 moves per win and somewhat longer battles lost. Endgames happen frequently, showing a patient mind willing to grind for victory or defy the odds with comebacks — a 61.89% comeback rate proves Kyaw is not easily discouraged!

Known for a sparkling balance between playing as White or Black, Kyaw slightly favors playing with the white pieces, edging out a 52.45% win rate there. When playing Black, the fight is fiercer but the warrior still holds almost a 49% success rate.

Opening Adventures

Kyaw does not shy away from variety and experimentation:

• In Daily chess, the mysterious Top Secret openings brought an impressive 67% win rate.
• The ever-classic Scotch Game boasts a perfect 100% win rate in his repertoire, suggesting a love for tactical melee early on.
• The Scandinavian Defense, however, might be a bit touch-and-go — battles sometimes end in heartbreak or stalemate.
• Bullet games reveal love for the King’s Pawn Opening (about 47% wins), showing fighting spirit even under severe time pressure.
• Rapid and Blitz games see Kyaw mixing it up with solid mainlines and rare gambits with varied success, displaying adaptability and willingness to keep opponents on their toes.

Recent Feats and Fumbles

February through June 2025 has been a rollercoaster, but recently Kyaw clinched a Daily victory with the Bird's Opening Froms Gambit—a cheeky and aggressive start that caught the opponent off-guard, winning on time! A mere two days prior, a brilliantly executed Scotch Game led to a swift checkmate, showing the power lurking behind-game openings that seem innocent on the surface.

Of course, no warrior is undefeated. Kyaw’s latest losses came in time battles against opponents using the Philidor Defense and some tricky endgame tactics. But hey, even the best blunder sometimes—keeps the game spicy!

Psychological Profile and Fun Facts

Kyaw tends to play best around 6 PM (chess nerds, you might want to avoid challenges then!). Though the tilt factor is moderate at 8, Kyaw’s resilience shines through numerous comebacks and fights to the bitter end. Early resignations are rare, because giving up quickly is so last century.

With a mixture of patience, a touch of stubbornness, and a willingness to try everything from gambits to solid defenses, Kyaw Si Khant is a player to watch out for—not always the flashiest, but definitely a contender.

Stats at a Glance

Overall Win/Loss/Draw Record

Daily: 17/12/2 | Bullet: 93/96/2 | Rapid: 128/111/17 | Blitz: 153/130/10

Longest Winning Streak

13 games (and counting… okay, currently 1)

Favorite Opponents

Enjoys tricking virat365, gero-4, and a few others with a perfect win rate. But watch out for minsan25, who has been a tough nut (only 23% win rate here).

A Game to Remember

Here’s a snapshot of Kyaw Si Khant’s winning bird-themed gambit from June 5th, 2025:

Watch closely: a daring From's Gambit and a quickly earned victory on time! The perfect blend of aggression and patience.