Lost Kites

Lost Kites: The Soaring Strategist of the Digital Chessboard

Once upon a virtual chessboard, there emerged a player known as Lost Kites (or Lostkites9 to friends and foes alike). With a peak rapid rating soaring to 1564 back in December 2020, Lost Kites took flight in the chess world, weaving intricate strategies and occasionally crash-landing in dramatic fashion.

A rapid specialist at heart, Lost Kites dabbles occasionally in blitz and bullet, where their highest blitz rating reached a respectable 1278 and bullet peaked at 686. Although the bullet realm shows a bit more turbulence, with ratings dipping and soaring like their namesake, Lost Kites' perseverance is admirable.

Playing Style & Personality

Known for an early resignation rate of about 13%, Lost Kites knows when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em — bravely bowing out before the clock cruelly ticks away. Yet, with an impressive endgame frequency near half of all games, this player loves settling scores in the late phases, proving that the kite always finds a way back up.

Their gameplay is a tale of resilience: a 77.5% comeback rate after setbacks and a willingness to fight even after losing a piece. But beware the occasional tilt—with an 11% tilt factor signaling that even Lost Kites sometimes lose their cool when the winds aren't favorable.

Favorite Openings & Tactical Tendencies

Queen's Pawn Opening is Lost Kites' playground, with a solid 54%+ win rate across nearly 700 rapid games—clearly a tactical nesting spot. Other preferred defenses like the Philidor and Indian Game see respectable use, though the Pirc Defense tests their patience with a meager 27% success rate, proving that sometimes flying a kite means braving the storm.

For bullet games, the Englund Gambit and Indian Game shine as secret weapons with a perfect win record. Lost Kites clearly enjoys surprising opponents with unexpected flurries of aggression.

Record & Rivalries

Across rapid games, Lost Kites carries a tough record of 926 wins against 1000 losses and 37 draws—evidence of many battles fought and lessons learned. Amongst recent opponents, Lost Kites has a knack for trouncing players like hosein-ss and murali_raju, while bearing tougher luck against others such as jugadornut and gavroche-86, who have grounded the kite more than once.

Highlight Games

Just recently, Lost Kites clinched victory against "hosein-Ss" by resignation after flying the King's Pawn Opening with style and precision, showcasing sharp tactical awareness and patient endgame skills. But no adventure is complete without falls—losing to "jugadornut" by checkmate following a Queens Pawn Opening battle reminds us that Lost Kites' journey is one of grit and growth.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Best time of day to catch Lost Kites in action is around 2 PM, likely fueled by that magical chess-and-coffee combo.
• Playing with the white pieces earns a better win rate (53%) than black—a spark of optimism when making the first move.
• Average moves per win clocks around 58, emphasizing a love for deep, strategic fights rather than quick skirmishes.
• Exhibits a surprisingly steady win rate (around 50%) during afternoon and early evening hours, while early mornings and late nights can be a bit more "windy."

In the grand tapestry of online chess warriors, Lost Kites isn't just another username—they're a spirited fighter, embracing every game with the energy and unpredictability of a kite dancing in the wind. Whether climbing to new heights or caught in a strong gust, one thing remains clear: Lost Kites is always ready to take off again.