Kevin Lemein

Kevin Lemein - Chess Combatant Extraordinaire

Also known in the digital arena as lemein103, Kevin is a chess player whose journey through the 64 squares is marked by spirited battles, commendable resilience, and a flair for dramatic comebacks.

Rating Rollercoaster

Kevin’s peak rapid rating clocks in at a respectable 984 (October 2020), showcasing a sharp tactical edge on the clock but also a penchant for thrilling volatility. In blitz, his highest peak was 761 in September 2022, while the bullet format saw him zoom to 1293 in January 2023—enough speed to make even the fastest knights dizzy.

Daily chess, the marathon of the chess world, peaks at a humbler 400, suggesting that while Kevin can hustle in rapid and bullet, he sometimes prefers the leisurely stroll with his pieces.

Playing Style

Known for an early resignation rate of about 9.5%, Kevin knows when to throw in the towel and conserve energy for the next clash—because, let's be honest, who wants to suffer a prolonged checkmate when there’s pizza waiting?

With an average of roughly 50 moves per victory, Kevin’s games aren’t just quick-fire skirmishes; they tend to be strategic tug-of-wars that test the mettle of opponents. His endgame frequency (over 41%) tells us that he thrives in the trenches where every pawn counts.

The Resilient Fighter

With a comeback rate of nearly 67%, Kevin embodies the spirit of “never give up” – often clawing back from setbacks, proving that a lost piece doesn't mean a lost game. His win rate after losing a piece sits at a notable 43%, frightening news for opponents who think a material gain guarantees victory.

Favorite Openings & Not-So-Favorite Ones

Trusted openings reflect Kevin's diverse toolkit:

• Italian Game: A clean 100% win rate in blitz. When Kevin plays this, opponents might as well start pre-ordering their resignation letters.
• Bishops Opening: More patience is required here; his win rate is 28.5% in blitz, so perhaps this is an opening for laughs and “what could go wrong?” moments.
• Scandinavian Defense: A respectable 45% win rate in rapid games, often delivering solid tactical battles.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Kevin's best time of day to play is at the witching hour of 2:00 AM. Night owl, coffee addict, chess warrior?
• His psychological tilt factor stands at 11, which means sometimes the heat of the moment makes him sigh dramatically—but hey, everyone loses a rook to madness once in a while.
• Most games end in resignation—a graceful exit rather than being checkmated like a sitting duck.

Recent Memorable Battle

On June 4th, 2025, Kevin dazzled in a Scandinavian Defense encounter where he played White against "ishsome." Despite clock pressure, Kevin executed tactical blows with style, winning on time after a thoroughly fought game lasting 42 moves. Classic lemein103: fast fingers, sharp mind.

Opponent Records & Rivalries

While Kevin’s matchups with players like ishsome, cortolog, Shaista999 have been triumphs, he has found foes like lapromesse and mack-daddy-k trickier to crack, keeping the drama alive and the rivalry spicy.

With an impressive tally nearing 2000 rapid game wins and a similar count of losses, Kevin’s experience is vast, reflecting the journey of a passionate chess adventurer continuously learning, adapting, and sometimes spectacularly blundering—because that's the human side of chess!

In sum, Kevin “lemein103” Lemein is a chess player prepared to sacrifice pawns, time, and maybe a little sanity on the altar of checkmate. Expect strategical depth, moments of brilliance, and enough chess lore-worthy tales to entertain friends long after the final move.