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Kwenza

Username: kwenza-77

Location: Johannesburg

Playing Since: 2025-05-10 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 222
733W / 751L / 171D
Blitz: 100
0W / 5L / 0D

Kwenza (kwenza-77)

Meet Kwenza, a rapid chess enthusiast whose style is a rollercoaster of spikes and dips — much like a wild ride at the amusement park, but with pawns and knights instead of loops and drops. With a peak rapid rating of 620 achieved in May 2025, Kwenza proves that determination and tactical flair often outweigh sheer rating numbers.

A true combatant on the rapid battlefield, Kwenza has played well over 360 games in 2025 alone, snatching victories with a blend of tried and tested openings and a few surprises. The King's Pawn Opening and its King's Knight Variation have been trusty allies, yielding almost a 50% win rate, but don't be fooled — Kwenza isn’t shy about throwing out a Scandinavian Defense or even the occasionally spicy Englund Gambit to keep opponents on their toes.

If there's one thing Kwenza knows, it's the art of the comeback: boasting a comeback rate of over 66%, this player never says die. Losing a piece? No problem. Kwenza still manages a near 35% win rate even after such setbacks — talk about resilience!

Despite a less-than-perfect winning streak longest at 7 games, the longest losing streak is equally capped at 7, proving the chess warrior’s grit. However, the daily grind is a little tricky, with a tilt factor of 7 — clearly, the occasional caffeine break is strongly recommended.

When it comes to timing, Kwenza shines brightest in the evenings, with a 70% win rate around the 7 PM hour — prime time for dominating the chessboard (and possibly ordering snacks).

Kwenza’s opening repertoire is fun and unpredictable; from the classic King’s Pawn Opening to the tactical Alekhine’s Defense, this player enjoys mixing things up. Be wary of facing them with the Bishops Opening though — where Kwenza’s win rate dips below 42%, suggesting that maybe bishops and Kwenza don’t see eye to eye.

Recent Battle Highlights

In the most recent victories, Kwenza showcased some flashy moves featuring the Petrov’s Defense and the King’s Pawn Opening - King’s Knight Variation, leading to resignations from opponents like Heize432 and chess67play78. Resilience and bold captures define these games, including daring knight exploits that leave spectators wondering, "Wait, did that just happen?"

But every warrior has off days: recent losses against players like ah76666 and yeye_10 remind us that even Kwenza isn’t immune to the cruel fate of blunders and unexpected checkmates.

Quick Stats

  • Peak rapid rating: 620 (May 2025)
  • Total rapid games: 363+
  • Win/Loss/Draw Record (Rapid): 151 / 171 / 41
  • Favorite openings: King's Pawn Opening, Scandinavian Defense, Alekhine's Defense
  • Longest winning streak: 7 games
  • Comeback rate: 66.23%
  • Best time to play: Around 7 PM (19:00)

So whether Kwenza is dazzling with brilliant tactics or learning the hard way through hard-fought losses, one thing's for sure: this player makes every game an interesting story. Watch out, chess boards — Kwenza is coming with moves that can surprise, delight, and occasionally, mystify their opponents.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
biihmaan 0W / 1L / 0D
00raijin00 0W / 1L / 0D
slayzen_60fps 1W / 0L / 0D
bahcha511 0W / 1L / 0D
ganeshnenevath_45678 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
abigailgracesmith 1W / 0L / 2D
addyy2006z 2W / 0L / 0D
meghamanu1 2W / 0L / 0D
unknowngoatgod 1W / 0L / 1D
vivya1229 0W / 2L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 189 206

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 95W / 104L / 18D 92W / 99L / 25D 58.4

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 70 35 31 4 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 26 14 10 2 53.9%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 24 8 13 3 33.3%
Scandinavian Defense 18 10 6 2 55.6%
Bishops Opening 14 6 8 0 42.9%
Petrovs Defense Classical Variation 13 4 6 3 30.8%
Petrovs Defense 12 9 2 1 75.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 12 4 5 3 33.3%
Alekhines Defense 11 5 6 0 45.5%
French Defense Normal Variation 10 4 5 1 40.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzowitsch Defense Declined 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Ruy Lopez Opening Morphy Defense Columbus Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Top Secret 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 7 0
Losing 7 2