Kylian Gautier (Lamakhun)
Meet Kylian Gautier, better known in the chess realm as Lamakhun, a player whose passion for the game is only rivaled by their tenacity to fight until the final move—sometimes with a clock hanging by a thread! Despite a few ups and downs on the rating rollercoaster, Kylian's love for chess never wavered, and their current favorite playground is the thrilling world of Rapid chess.
Chess Journey & Style
Kylian started making headlines back in 2019, hitting a peak blitz rating of 936 and a rapid rating high of 848. Though ratings have fluctuated as fiercely as a knight’s leap, the true story here is persistence. With a background peppered with all manner of openings—from the classic King's Pawn and Bishop's Opening to the less trodden Scandinavian Defense and even the daring Englund Gambit—Kylian keeps opponents guessing.
The Three Knights Opening seems to bring out the best, boasting a perfect 100% win rate in blitz games, while their rapid play shines brightest in the Scotch Game with an impressive nearly 60% success rate. These stats suggest a player who enjoys both tactical skirmishes and strategic battles.
Notable Crunch Moments
Kylian's games often feature lengthy struggles, averaging around 46 moves for wins and about 34 moves when tastes of defeat creep in. They tend to capture pieces early (around move 5), and their comeback rate from difficult positions is an impressive 65%. Loyal followers might say Kylian isn't one to surrender without a fight—even if it means a few sweat-induced early resignations (21.5% of the time).
Recent Highlights
In June 2025, Kylian scored a timely victory against goaoza in a Reti Opening game, winning on time but with elegant piece play leading the charge. Just a day before, they outwitted vladimir_nolongly utilizing the Scandinavian Defense Closed variation, again sealing the deal before the clock’s final tick.
The not-so-sweet side of chess life isn’t ignored either—recent losses to khaos_dono and van_shar remind us that every grandmaster was once a beginner, and resilience is the game’s most enduring opening.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Kylian’s favorite time to play is apparently at the witching hour of 23:00, when perhaps midnight snacks and inspiration collide.
- Despite a healthy share of defeats, transforming losses into lessons seems to be the name of the game with a 40.9% win-rate after losing a piece.
- With a tilt factor of 12, let's say Kylian probably swears softly but carries on nonetheless.
Whether blazing through blitz or plotting meticulous endgames, Kylian Gautier (Lamakhun) embodies the heart of a devoted chessfighter: always learning, adapting, and—most importantly—having fun on the battleground of 64 squares.
