LeBonBon Pookie NM

LeBonBon Pookie: The National Master with a Sweet Tooth for Chess

LeBonBon Pookie, known in the chess world under the enigmatic username kyIekorver, is no ordinary player. Bearing the prestigious title of National Master, this chess virtuoso combines tactical brilliance with a playful cunning that keeps opponents guessing.

Since bursting onto the Bullet chess scene in 2021 with a rating hovering around 2200, LeBonBon Pookie has rocketed through the ranks like a sugar-fueled knight on a daring mission. Their Bullet peak rating soared past an eye-watering 3341 in mid-2025—making that sweet tooth for victory seriously dangerous. Blitz and Rapid formats? They’re just different flavors to savor, with peak ratings of 2664 and 1996 respectively. Don't underestimate the taste of their slower games either, as their Daily chess style shows quiet determination masked by a deceptively modest max rating near 1760.

This player’s opening repertoire reads like a candy store lineup, favoring openings with spicy names and solid structures. Favorites include the Colle System and the ever-sweet Mieses Opening, boasting remarkable win rates above 70% — because who doesn’t like winning while enjoying a good caramel-coated strategy? LeBonBon also dazzles with the Indian Game Knights Variation East Indian Defense, a clever opening with a striking 77% success rate.

LeBonBon Pookie’s approach to the game is much like savoring a rich chocolate bar: slow, intentional, and requiring endurance. Their average moves per win tip at a satisfying 74, showing patience and resilience. Endgames are their playground, appearing in over 80% of their games—because nothing beats finishing a complex dance with grace.

With a comeback rate north of 80%, the player is not easily crushed by setbacks. Even after losing pieces, they maintain a respectable 45% win rate, proving that even when life takes a bite, they’re ready to chew back fiercely.

LeBonBon’s psychological flair includes a tilt factor of 30—slightly less than your average stormy chess enthusiast—meaning they keep cool under pressure, although a brief sugar crash might occur now and again. Their best time to play? Around 4 PM, when the sweet spot of focus and energy aligns perfectly.

Among their fiercest rivals are players like radioactivewalrus65 and tda18, with whom matches have been intense battles of wit and endurance. LeBonBon’s recent victories often come by putting opponents on a timer, winning games due to clock pressure—a cheeky reminder that sometimes patience and speed are the best combo.

Beyond the rating numbers and opening stats lies a passionate competitor who plays chess not just as a game, but as an art form with a sprinkle of humor. Whether making daring sacrifices or calmly outmaneuvering foes in the late middle game, LeBonBon Pookie brings joy and excitement to the chessboard—like a sweet candy surprise in each move.

Watch for them on the digital battlefield, where every game is a new recipe for victory, proof that in the kingdom of knights and pawns, the sweetest players often prevail.