Kyron Griffith: International Master and Chess Dynamo
Kyron Griffith, proudly bearing the title of International Master bestowed by FIDE, is a force to be reckoned with on the chessboard. With a striking peak blitz rating soaring past 2700 in late 2024, Kyron has proven time and again that they are a lightning-fast tactician and a resilient strategic thinker.
Known in the blitz arena as a master of dazzling attacks and solid defenses, Kyron boasts an impressive win rate above 57% in over 2,500 blitz games, demonstrating both consistency and tenacity. Bullet games? Kyron doesn't just play them, they dominate — peaking at a formidable 2706 rating, proving lightning reflexes and razor-sharp instincts.
What's truly captivating about Kyron is their exceptional comeback ability: an astonishing 87% success rate in turning around positions even after losing a piece. Tilt factor? Practically non-existent at 8, showing a calm mindset under pressure and a chess psyche fit for the toughest battles.
When not setting digital boards aflame, Kyron enjoys exploring a broad repertoire, from the classic elegance of the Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense to the fierce onslaughts of the Sicilian Defense Accelerated Dragon. Their recent victories include a memorable win by resignation, showcasing patient pressure and well-timed sacrifices, and a swift bullet triumph on time—because sometimes the clock is the best ally.
Off the board, Kyron remains a chess enthusiast with a penchant for humor—chess pieces may fall, but the spirit stays unbreakable. Whether grinding out long endgames averaging over 80 moves or launching sharp opening novelties, Kyron plays with passion, precision, and a hint of cheeky bravado.
Keep an eye on Kyron Griffith: the International Master effortlessly weaving strategy and speed, turning 64 squares into a playground of relentless pursuit and brilliance.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| better-than-you32 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| resan007 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| bcemmat | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| theoneandonlydaksh | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| floatingnervous | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| jarred-vanderbilt | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| lucainvincibile | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Alexander Velikanov | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Denis Trifonov | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Eric Lobron | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kostya Kavutskiy | 9W / 15L / 1D | View Games |
| hermionegrangermagic | 16W / 7L / 1D | View Games |
| crownknights | 16W / 0L / 4D | View Games |
| vagliosagan | 10W / 10L / 0D | View Games |
| Elliott Winslow | 11W / 3L / 2D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2718 | 2384 | ||
| 2024 | 2730 | 2034 | ||
| 2023 | 2707 | |||
| 2022 | 2676 | 2666 | ||
| 2021 | 2687 | 2507 | 2342 | |
| 2020 | 2660 | 2522 | 2297 | 2064 |
| 2019 | 2430 | 2365 | 2452 | |
| 2018 | 2343 | 2361 | ||
| 2017 | 2350 | 2064 | ||
| 2016 | 2372 | 2034 | 1800 | 2013 |
| 2015 | 2244 | 2220 | 1800 | |
| 2014 | 2304 | 2082 | 1800 | 2017 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27W / 13L / 8D | 25W / 16L / 4D | 88.2 |
| 2024 | 10W / 4L / 3D | 11W / 7L / 1D | 89.8 |
| 2023 | 35W / 21L / 6D | 39W / 18L / 3D | 88.8 |
| 2022 | 19W / 10L / 5D | 20W / 14L / 2D | 90.5 |
| 2021 | 61W / 36L / 14D | 62W / 36L / 12D | 89.5 |
| 2020 | 325W / 109L / 37D | 301W / 134L / 37D | 84.4 |
| 2019 | 9W / 8L / 1D | 9W / 8L / 3D | 92.3 |
| 2018 | 3W / 3L / 0D | 4W / 3L / 1D | 100.0 |
| 2017 | 47W / 25L / 7D | 43W / 26L / 5D | 82.0 |
| 2016 | 191W / 130L / 29D | 186W / 132L / 28D | 86.3 |
| 2015 | 153W / 96L / 22D | 129W / 119L / 23D | 82.9 |
| 2014 | 35W / 36L / 4D | 35W / 40L / 5D | 76.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 137 | 88 | 38 | 11 | 64.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 114 | 67 | 39 | 8 | 58.8% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 98 | 62 | 30 | 6 | 63.3% |
| Modern | 69 | 34 | 26 | 9 | 49.3% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 64 | 41 | 19 | 4 | 64.1% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 61 | 36 | 20 | 5 | 59.0% |
| Döry Defense | 59 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 42.4% |
| Australian Defense | 52 | 35 | 12 | 5 | 67.3% |
| Czech Defense | 51 | 26 | 19 | 6 | 51.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 50 | 35 | 13 | 2 | 70.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 41 | 21 | 17 | 3 | 51.2% |
| Amar Gambit | 32 | 14 | 17 | 1 | 43.8% |
| Australian Defense | 22 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 20 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 55.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Modern | 18 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 61.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 68.8% |
| English Opening | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 38.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 58.3% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 18 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 83.3% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 63.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 88.9% |
| Four Knights Game | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 62.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Exchange Variation | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Bobotsov-Korchnoi-Petrosian Variation | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 40.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 22 | 1 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |