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leszek kamiński

Username: leszek_kaminski

Playing Since: 2018-08-04 (Active)

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Daily: 2048
2271W / 427L / 268D
Rapid: 1792
183W / 80L / 23D
Blitz: 1484
208W / 132L / 55D
Bullet: 1263
29W / 45L / 1D

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.


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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
Rating by Year2018201920202021202220232024202522871475YearRatingBlitzRapidDaily

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%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 40 0
Losing 11 1
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