Player Profile: kutttubek
Meet kutttubek, a chess adventurer whose rating journey resembles a rollercoaster with a slight turbo boost lately. Starting modestly in 2024 with rapid ratings lingering around 150-220, kutttubek exploded into the 500+ club by mid-2025, with a jaw-dropping peak rapid rating of 556 achieved in June 2025. Most players dream of a slow, steady climb—kutttubek prefers to rocket upwards with a flair for the dramatic!
Playing Styles & Preferred Openings
When it comes to openings, kutttubek is a bit of a spice chef: mixing conventional flavors like the King's Pawn Opening and Alekhine's Defense with more exotic ingredients such as the Van't Kruijs Opening and Grob Opening—the latter boasting a tasty win rate of nearly 78% in rapid games. Not afraid to dive into the controversial Englund Gambit in bullet chess (with a cheeky 77% win rate), kutttubek keeps opponents guessing and sometimes scratching their heads wondering, "Is this genius or madness?"
Game Rhythm and Mental Toughness
With an impressive comeback rate of 67.23%, kutttubek thrives in dire moments, turning losing positions back into triumphs like a true chess Houdini. Although the tilt factor is kept low at 7, it seems that early resignations happen about 18% of the time—maybe a courteous mercy to overwhelmed opponents or a strategic retreat?
Favorite playing hour? Sharp at 1 PM when the mind is fresh and the coffee kicks in, scoring an outstanding 66.67% win rate, while evenings around 8 PM bring out the sneaky moves with a win rate above 60%. However, some graveyard-hour attempts around 2 AM yield... zero wins—perhaps sleep is highly recommended.
Wins, Losses & Quirks
- Rapid: 200 wins / 159 losses / 17 draws
- Bullet: A nail-biting near 50-50 with 477 wins and 472 losses
- Daily: Undefeated in quick bursts - 4 wins, 1 draw, no losses
- Blitz: Balanced battlefield with equal wins and losses at 30 each
Kutttubek exhibits a fascinating paradox: known to struggle against higher-rated opponents (17% wins above rating), yet an absolute force when playing against lower-rated adversaries (a fierce 83% win rate). It's like watching David's slingshot fire at Goliath, with selective precision.
Recent Battles
Notable recent victories include a swift checkmate with the French Defense St. George and tactical captaincy in the Scandinavian Defense, winning top-level rapid matches by resignation. Losses, including one to DaShadyClown, show resilience and a willingness to engage in complex struggles even when the deck is stacked.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 12 games — Enough to threaten a chess world tour spotlight.
- Average moves per win: about 47, proving kutttubek enjoys a good long battle rather than a quick knockout.
- Average moves per loss: roughly 39, indicating the fights are never given up without a fight.
In short, kutttubek is that unpredictable chess whirlwind you encounter online—part strategist, part showman, with a penchant for come-from-behind rallies and a curious taste for unconventional openings. Whether you’re a seasoned grandmaster or a casual pawn pusher, playing against kutttubek promises excitement, surprises, and a video-worthy highlight now and then!
