Player Profile: kutspel
Meet kutspel, a chess enthusiast whose bullet games blaze with speed as fiery as their username suggests. Bursting onto the scene in early 2011 with a respectable bullet rating of around 1800, kutspel quickly soared to a peak bullet rating of 2319 in February 2011 – not bad for someone who clearly likes their games rapid-fire and slightly chaotic!
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for a tactical prowess that allows for dazzling comebacks (with an impressive comeback rate above 84%), kutspel’s games are a rollercoaster of brilliant wins and some lessons learned. White pieces bring a slight edge to the table with a 53.6% win rate, while black holds steady around 52.1%. When the clock winds down, it's kutspel’s specialty: blitz and bullet formats dominate their play universe, while daily and rapid games get a more leisurely, thoughtful touch. But watch out for the tilt factor of 18 – even chess warriors can get a little salty after a rocky game.
Favorite Openings
Opening choices say a lot about a player, and kutspel clearly enjoys mix and match strategies – favoring the Nimzowitsch Defense in bullet with a stellar 62% win rate, while dabbling in defenses like the King’s Fianchetto and Owens Defense. Their blitz arsenal features the Italian Game and the Philidor Defense, with win rates climbing as high as 83% when things get tight and tactical.
Career Highlights & Statistics
- Total Bullet Wins: 801 with 715 losses and 72 draws – a true battler on the battlefield of 60-second games.
- Blitz Milestones: A peak blitz rating of 2015, showcasing balanced aggression and key positional insights.
- Rapid & Daily: While more casual, rapid boasts a surprising 81% win rate, proving depth beyond the bullet frenzy.
- Longest Winning Streak: 14 consecutive victories – clearly when kutspel is in the zone, do not disturb!
- Longest Losing Streak: 18, just to remind us even the best have a rough week.
Fun Facts & Quirks
Kutspel truly shines late at night (or rather, very early morning). With a glorious best time to play at 4:00 AM and an incredible 100% win rate recorded at 4 AM (talk about being a night owl!), their brain apparently switches into chess-predator mode when the rest of the world sleeps.
This player’s battles against maddog94 might be filled with fiery rivalry (with only a 10% win rate against them), but against newcomers and many others, kutspel often turns into a steel trap of sharp moves and never-say-die spirit.
Latest Triumph
Recently, in June 2025, kutspel decisively defeated GMdarkpoison by checkmate in a thrilling battle featuring the Reti Opening. The final move? Qxg7# – a queen’s kiss of victory after a relentless attack. You can relive the game here.
Summary
To sum up: kutspel is the kind of player who thrives under pressure, loves tactical flair, and can make even the simplest pawn push feel like a strategic masterpiece. Whether it’s blistering bullet duels or more measured rapid games, expect passion, resilience, and the occasional daring gambit. Keep an eye on this player’s rating; it’s been steadily climbing, and the king’s reign is only getting stronger.
