King Chessney

King Chessney (aka micnib)

Meet King Chessney, the regal ruler of rapid pawns and sneaky knights on the digital chess battlefield! Known online as micnib, this fearless tactician has been steadily crushing chessboards since at least 2021, climbing ratings in Bullet, Blitz, and Rapid games like a true monarch ascending the throne.

Early Moves and Ascent

Starting humble with a Bullet rating around 376 in mid-2023, King Chessney's relentless push through the opening ranks shot his Bullet rating up to a royal peak of 731 in January 2025. Not to be outshined, the Blitz kingdom welcomed him with a peak rating of 806 late 2024, while his Rapid powerplay reached an impressive 1185 in the spring of 2023.

Favorite Openings – The Royal Arsenal

When it comes to openings, King Chessney is a master of variety but shows particular love for the Queen's Pawn Opening and the Scandinavian Defense. With a solid winning record in the Queen's Gambit Declined Chigorin Defense (win rate over 61% in Bullet!), he combines classical charm with modern aggression—a combo fit for a king.

Playing Style – Bold yet Balanced

King Chessney doesn’t give up easily: a comeback rate of nearly 67% proves resilience in the face of adversity. Though he’s known for occasional early resignations (~11%), his endgame frequency shows he is a wizard when it comes to finishing games, with longer average moves in wins compared to losses. This chess monarch enjoys a slight edge playing with White (51.53% win rate), but Black never feels shortchanged.

Psychological Quirks and Peak Performance

Our sovereign prefers the calm of the early dawn, with the best time of day to play being 5:00 AM, when the kingdom is quiet and the brain is sharp. Despite a modest tilt factor of 11, King Chessney keeps emotions in check and masters the art of timing, winning over 52% of games started at midnight!

Notable Battles

Recently, King Chessney triumphed by time against Greatful2022 in a 44-move queen's pawn showdown, proving not only strategic depth but also stamina in the clock game. The reign includes numerous victories won by resignation or checkmate, reminding challengers that surrender is often the only path left before his indomitable will.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak? A royal dozen wins in a row – a true chess conquest.
• Most stubborn losing streak? Just 11 games – even kings face off days!
• Has a mysterious fondness for the Englund Gambit, proof that even royalty can enjoy a bit of chaos.

Summary

King Chessney is not just a player but a chess monarch with a flair for tactical brilliance and psychological warfare. Whether in Bullet battles or slow Rapid duels, the kingdom knows he plays to win – with style, smarts, and just a dash of cheeky fun. Long live the reign of King Chessney!

“When others see pawns, King Chessney sees knights ready to gallop, and queens ready to storm!”