Leszek Kamiński: The Relentless Chess Warrior
Leszek Kamiński, also known by his username leszek_kaminski, is a chess player who has been making waves on the chessboard for several years. From humble beginnings, his journey is akin to a "pawn's" climb to glory on the royal battlefield.
Rating Rollercoaster and Style
Starting around a modest 1280 in 2018, Leszek quickly ascended the ranks, peaking at an astonishing 2626 rating in daily chess by early 2021 — a climb reminiscent of a pawn promotion frenzy! He demonstrated tremendous consistency with a solid ~72% win rate in his daily battles, boasting an impressive streak with a longest winning streak of 40 games. Talk about a hot streak!
His playing style shows a mix of endurance and tactical awareness. With an average of about 57 moves per win, Leszek enjoys the long game — patiently maneuvering until opportunities arise. His endgame frequency clocks in over 61%, proving he's not afraid to play the "long game" and capitalize when it counts.
The Tactical Gladiator
Leszek has a remarkable comeback rate of 72.29% after losing a piece, turning adversity into victory more often than not. Losses by resignation make up a huge portion of his games, meaning his opponents often wave the white flag at the sight of Leszek’s relentless pressure.
Opening Secrets (Well... Mostly)
When it comes to openings, Leszek’s "Top Secret" weapon dominates the board, contributing to over 3,000 games with a win rate hovering near 73% — no wonder opponents are left guessing! From the well-trodden paths of the Sicilian Defense and French Defense to the elaborate Ruy Lopez variations, his repertoire is versatile, though the secret sauce clearly lies in unpredictable innovation.
Time and Rhythm
Playing at his peak around 6 AM (his declared best time of day), Leszek combines early morning zen with sharp moves. He conquers most days of the week with over 70% win rates, Monday mornings being his personal chess dojo where his win rate surges to nearly 78%. Definitely not your average Monday blues!
Titan in Various Time Formats
- Daily Chess: The bread and butter of Leszek’s success with over 3,000 games and a career-best rating of 2626.
- Rapid Chess: A solid competitor with a peak rating of 1913 and a respectable 65% win rate.
- Blitz Chess: Quick on his feet, peaking at 1751, showing he can think fast without losing his sharpness.
- Bullet Chess: Maybe not his favorite battleground with a peak rating around 1263, but hey, not every speedster can race at bullet pace!
Memorable Battles: Checkmates and Comebacks
Leszek’s recent games showcase his skill in finishing with flair. One highlight was a fierce encounter on May 14, 2025, where playing Black, he delivered a checkmate against JayGlitz with relentless queen-side attacks. Another victory saw him trap Gutek71 in a Sicilian Defense setting, checkmating calmly after a strategic queen rook assault.
Of course, every warrior faces setbacks. Leszek’s recent losses remind us even legends sometimes stumble, like against finiteelementmethod and cseme in tough openings. The true mark of mastery? Always ready for the next move and the next battle.
Opponent Chronicles
With over 600 clashes against teamolis and near-perfect 99% win rate, Leszek has a nemesis he outmaneuvers like a grandmaster boss. He maintains strong records against many players and is always hungry to add new names to his list of conquered foes.
In Summary
Leszek Kamiński isn’t just a chess player — he’s a tactician, a strategist, and a relentless competitor who makes the sixty-four squares his battleground to showcase resilience, skill, and a pinch of secret sauce. Whether wrangling wins in daily marathons or blitz skirmishes, Leszek entertains us with moves that make you say, "Checkmate? More like check-MIGHT!"
So next time you sit down for a game, remember: you might be facing Leszek, the chessboard’s very own rising star with a knack for turning pawns into kings.
What You're Doing Well
Leszek, your recent bullet games reveal that your tactical awareness and ability to capitalize on your opponent's time pressure have improved, as shown in several wins by successful attacks and exploiting blunders. You have a positive record with the mainline Sicilian Defense, particularly the general Sicilian where you hold an 80% win rate. It's excellent that you are comfortable in aggressive openings like the Vienna Gambit and Barnes Defense, which have also yielded good results. Your rating growth of over 300 points recently and consistent upward trend with a slope around 45.9 demonstrate that you are steadily improving your skill on the clock.
- Effective use of tactics and attacking opportunities.
- Strong performance in mainline Sicilian Defense variations.
- Openness to diverse openings like Vienna Gambit and Barnes Defense, with encouraging win rates.
- Consistent rating improvement showing progress and learning from experience.
Areas to Focus On for Improvement
Despite your gains, there are some challenges you can work on to become even stronger in bullet chess. Your record in some sharp and complex variations, such as the Sicilian Four Knights (Cobra Variation), has been tough with a low win rate. Improving your opening familiarity here could prevent you falling behind early. Additionally, your losses suggest that defensive techniques and handling complex middle-games need sharpening, so focus on keeping your king safer and simplifying unfavorable positions. Also, working on time management will help reduce losses on time — a few recent games were decided this way. Lastly, consider deepening your understanding of openings with more balanced win/loss rates, like the French Defense Exchange, where improving could yield more consistent results.
- Study and practice the Sicilian Defense Four Knights Variation to improve your early play.
- Work on defensive skills and king safety during middle-games.
- Practice managing your clock better to avoid losing on time.
- Refine your French Defense Exchange Variation to boost consistency.
Next Steps & Tips
Here are some actionable ways to continue your development:
- Review games specifically in openings with lower win rates to identify recurring mistakes or missteps.
- Use training tools to improve calculation speed and accuracy under time pressure—key for bullet games.
- In practice, focus on calming your pace when necessary to avoid time trouble and blunders.
- Study classic games and thematic tactics in your chosen openings, such as the Sicilian variations you like to play.
- Try setting small goals for each session, such as minimizing blunders or winning on time consistently.
Keep up the great work — your progress is impressive, and with these targeted improvements, your performance should continue to rise sharply!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| tmev | 1W / 5L / 1D | View |
| teamolis | 691W / 4L / 7D | View |
| kynas | 7W / 13L / 3D | View |
| johnwhite1952 | 4W / 1L / 0D | View |
| albertx54 | 2W / 6L / 2D | View |
| fazer180 | 1W / 0L / 1D | View |
| theshadowhunter90 | 2W / 0L / 0D | View |
| juanperlas | 2W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Daniel Greiner | 1W / 1L / 2D | View |
| fingerschnippen | 3W / 3L / 1D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| teamolis | 691W / 4L / 7D | View Games |
| ralral3333 | 10W / 27L / 5D | View Games |
| Jan van Mechelen | 17W / 12L / 5D | View Games |
| vicious_schnauzers | 30W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| Andrei Belozerov | 0W / 21L / 7D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2046 | |||
| 2024 | 1981 | |||
| 2023 | 2041 | |||
| 2022 | 1484 | 1792 | 2072 | |
| 2021 | 1639 | 1809 | 2287 | |
| 2020 | 1263 | 1618 | 1686 | 2239 |
| 2019 | 1475 | 1797 | 2077 | |
| 2018 | 1832 | 1815 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 179W / 57L / 25D | 169W / 75L / 26D | 60.6 |
| 2024 | 253W / 67L / 39D | 231W / 94L / 34D | 60.9 |
| 2023 | 260W / 87L / 34D | 235W / 109L / 30D | 52.7 |
| 2022 | 232W / 61L / 37D | 211W / 67L / 30D | 61.0 |
| 2021 | 245W / 41L / 29D | 236W / 54L / 22D | 57.3 |
| 2020 | 244W / 70L / 28D | 210W / 86L / 33D | 64.0 |
| 2019 | 69W / 15L / 7D | 57W / 18L / 11D | 62.2 |
| 2018 | 53W / 12L / 5D | 50W / 11L / 9D | 59.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 192 | 153 | 24 | 15 | 79.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 177 | 120 | 38 | 19 | 67.8% |
| Sicilian Defense | 168 | 116 | 33 | 19 | 69.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 159 | 151 | 6 | 2 | 95.0% |
| Unknown Opening* | 118 | 49 | 60 | 9 | 41.5% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System | 111 | 63 | 27 | 21 | 56.8% |
| French Defense | 106 | 74 | 16 | 16 | 69.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 105 | 63 | 28 | 14 | 60.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 96 | 84 | 8 | 4 | 87.5% |
| Unknown | 93 | 89 | 4 | 0 | 95.7% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 54 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 42.6% |
| Sicilian Defense | 32 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 56.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 23 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 60.9% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 18.2% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, 4. g3 g6 5. Bg2 Bg7 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 70.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 24 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 70.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 22 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 88.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 43.8% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 70.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 50.0% |
| French Defense | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 55.6% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 85.7% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Hastings Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 40 | 0 |
| Losing | 11 | 1 |