mkmum

Profile Summary: mkmum

Meet mkmum, a chess enthusiast navigating the wild and wonderful rapid chess arena with a peak rating of 1037 in April 2025. While not quite a grandmaster (yet!), mkmum embodies the true spirit of the game: persistence, experimentation, and a healthy sense of humor about those knights that just love to hop into trouble.

Chess Journey & Style

In 2025, mkmum played over 100 rapid games, fighting the good fight with 35 wins, 67 losses, and a single gritty draw. The ups and downs of their rating — from an impressive 1037 peak to a steady 459 — showcase a player who's learning, adapting, and maybe occasionally resigning early (at a modest 16.4% rate) to save time for snacks.

With an average of about 47 moves per game regardless of win or loss, mkmum loves lengthy battles—a true endgame enthusiast (about 45% of games reach this stage), proving that quitting early is never truly in style.

Opening Repertoire

mkmum dabbles in a variety of openings, but clearly has a favorite: the Van 't Kruijs Opening. This quirky and adventurous choice has resulted in a respectable 36.8% win rate across 19 games, much better than the dismal 10% from trying the King’s Pawn Opening (better luck next time!). Highlights also include a surprisingly strong 75% win rate with the King's Pawn Opening King's Knight Variation and a tactical 60% success with the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack.

Notable Records & Rivalries

mkmum’s most-played opponents include sbayrak, dato89, and mbjjn—with mixed success (a 50% win rate versus sbayrak and around 33% against dato89). Some opponents seem to have an almost mythical undefeated status, like honkakonk and grindewalddc—don’t ask about those matchups, they sting a bit!

On the brighter side, there's nothing better than crushing moments, and mkmum has achieved 100% win rates against an impressive list of opponents—from maurocorrear to navyansh1308. That’s the sweet taste of victory that keeps the passion alive.

Playing Hours & Mood

Chess at 5 PM? Pure magic. mkmum boasts a perfect 100% win rate at this hour—a time apparently blessed with queen sacrifices and knights that just cooperate. Mondays and Tuesdays are also solid days to challenge them, with win rates creeping around 40%. Late-night moves around 11 PM keep the suspense alive but harder to dominate, with just a 30% win rate.

Remember the Victories

One of mkmum’s finest moments was a dazzling checkmate victory in May 2025, using the Van t Kruijs Opening to weave a tactical web ending in a beautiful Qxd6# — checkmate! It’s proof that with patience (and a bit of luck), even the unorthodox openings pay off.

The Good, The Bad & The Learning

With a tilt factor of 7 (somewhere between “mild frustration” and “rage quitting into the abyss”), mkmum keeps their cool better than many, managing comebacks nearly three-quarters of the time after setbacks. Losses by sacrifice or blunders happen (22% one-sided loss rate), but each defeat adds to the aura of experience.

In Summary

mkmum is a passionate rapid chess player carving a unique path filled with unconventional openings, hard-fought battles, and determined perseverance. Whether unleashing the Van t Kruijs Opening or grinding through a tough endgame, mkmum proves that chess is not just about ratings, but about the thrill of every move, the joy of the unexpected, and the stories behind every game.

So if you face mkmum on the virtual board, prepare for a spirited match — you never know when a sneaky checkmate might strike!