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Koosha Jaferian FM

Username: MrKooshaChess_Twitch

Location: Toronto

Playing Since: 2017-05-14 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1916
0W / 0L / 2D
Rapid: 2431
144W / 22L / 19D
Blitz: 2804
2070W / 1254L / 400D
Bullet: 2855
7582W / 5016L / 1168D

Koosha Jaferian, Candidate Master (FIDE)

Meet Koosha Jaferian, a formidable chess player whose tactical prowess and strategic nuances could probably confuse even the most evolved predators in the wild. Awarded the prestigious title of Candidate Master by FIDE, Koosha’s chess career is a fascinating biological study in precision, adaptability, and resilience—traits any self-respecting apex predator would envy.

Chess Evolution & Rating Journey

From humble beginnings in 2017 with a bullet rating just shy of 1950, Koosha's rating quickly evolved, hitting a peak bullet rating flirting with the 2800s by 2024, a rare genotype in the fast-paced ecosystem of bullet chess. Noteworthy is their incredible comeback rate of 85.7% and an astonishing 94.14% win rate after losing a piece—definitely not your average prey!

Playing Style: The Strategic Swarm

Known for long engagements, Koosha averages over 80 moves per win, wielding patience like a true biology master manipulating its environment. Their endgame frequency is a striking 80.44%, indicating a preference for closing battles with precision—a true chess hunter’s trait. With a modest early resignation rate of 8.6%, Koosha prefers to watch the game unfold rather than fleeing early from the battlefield.

Opening Repertoire: A Genetic Mix

Koosha’s favorite openings mirror a finely-tuned evolutionary toolkit: the Reti Opening and its Nimzowitsch-Larsen variations appear frequently, boasting win rates around 60-65%. They also show a remarkable affinity for the English Opening Agincourt Defense, with a win rate peaking at over 74% in bullet games—definitely a smart genetic trait in their opening DNA.

Competitive Record & Opponents

With over 8,400 bullet wins and thousands more in blitz and rapid, Koosha strives like a dominant species across multiple time controls. They’ve faced a broad variety of opponents, showcasing adaptability that would make any biologist proud.

Quirky Tidbits

  • Longest winning streak: a staggering 60 games—talk about a survival streak!
  • Thrives most between 8 AM and 3 PM, with win rates hitting above 60% during those hours—guess that’s Koosha’s prime circadian rhythm.
  • Psychological resilience is on point with a low tilt factor of 25, meaning Koosha doesn’t let the chess ecosystem stress them out easily.

Whether hunting down opponents in hyper-fast bullet tempo or carefully nurturing slowly blooming endgames, Koosha Jaferian embodies the perfect balance of instinct and intellect. A true chess organism evolving gracefully through tactics, strategy, and timing.

If chess were an ecosystem, Koosha would be a top predator, methodically stalking their prey over the board, ready to pounce with calculated strikes and cunning traps. So watch out—this Candidate Master’s next mate might be just a move away!


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Coach Chesswick

Coaching Feedback for Koosha Jaferian

Hi Koosha! I've reviewed your recent games and have some constructive feedback to help you improve your play further.

Strengths

  • Opening Preparation: You demonstrate a solid understanding of opening principles and key lines such as the Catalan, Dutch Defense, and Reti. This gives you a good foundation right out of the opening phase.
  • Endgame Technique: Your conversion skills in simplified positions are strong, especially noticeable in several games where you methodically converted small advantages to wins.
  • Time Management: You manage your clock well in most games, balancing well between taking the time you need and maintaining pressure on your opponents.

Areas for Improvement

  • Calculation in Complex Middle Games: In some of your losses, inaccuracies in calculation under pressure led to missed tactical opportunities or defensive resources. Practice visualization exercises and tactical puzzles to sharpen this skill.
  • Handling Defensive Positions: There are a few cases where, after falling behind or into a worse position, you could improve defensive resilience. Work on identifying resourceful defensive moves to prolong the game and create counter-chances.
  • Pawn Structure Awareness: Pay attention to the long-term weaknesses created in pawn trades or pushes, especially in openings like the Caro-Kann and the King's Indian Attack setups. Avoid creating isolated or backward pawns unnecessarily.

Strategy Tips

  • When you gain a small edge in the opening or early middlegame, focus on gradually increasing pressure instead of rushing attacks that might backfire tactically.
  • Before committing to exchanges, carefully evaluate resulting pawn structures and piece activity to ensure you're not relieving your opponent's defensive problems.
  • Use prophylactic moves to restrict your opponent's plans, especially in closed positions where maneuvering becomes key.

Next Steps

  • Analyze your recent losses in detail to spot exact turning points and missed opportunities. If you want, I can help analyze specific key positions.
  • Incorporate a mix of tactical training and endgame study into your daily routine for a well-rounded improvement.
  • Try playing thematic training games focusing on openings and pawn structures you want to master, to deepen your understanding.

Keep up the hard work, Koosha! You have a very strong foundation and with focused training on the areas above, you will continue to climb higher. Let me know if you'd like to review any specific games or positions together.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Alice Lee 33W / 21L / 8D View
letsgo_gm_2500 1W / 0L / 0D View
aachess2006 1W / 0L / 1D View
Hoang Minh Tho Do 156W / 49L / 22D View
Andrej Ljepic 1W / 0L / 0D View
Rasan04 5W / 5L / 2D View
German Spata 1W / 0L / 0D View
Tamaz Mgeladze 0W / 1L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
Cindy Qiao 224W / 110L / 12D View Games
Eilia Zomorrodian 183W / 133L / 9D View Games
nissou-ach 175W / 66L / 22D View Games
Hoang Minh Tho Do 156W / 49L / 22D View Games
Rochelle Wu 102W / 48L / 23D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2855 2804 2431
2024 2826 2767 2431
2023 2751 2729 2432 1916
2022 2802 2674 2267 2005
2021 2712 2606 2136
2020 2543 2573 2183
2019 2248 2540 2397
2018 2286 2383
2017 2398 2254
Rating by Year20172018201920202021202220232024202528551916YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 220W / 105L / 29D 206W / 123L / 21D 80.1
2024 1145W / 600L / 116D 1126W / 613L / 119D 71.4
2023 1282W / 542L / 154D 1175W / 618L / 168D 84.8
2022 1642W / 780L / 237D 1564W / 840L / 224D 90.3
2021 2122W / 1240L / 314D 1930W / 1420L / 296D 90.3
2020 155W / 96L / 44D 160W / 98L / 34D 89.4
2019 236W / 192L / 34D 213W / 204L / 34D 74.8
2018 54W / 49L / 3D 52W / 56L / 5D 75.3
2017 55W / 35L / 5D 50W / 41L / 6D 89.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 1162 632 524 6 54.4%
Caro-Kann Defense 476 299 145 32 62.8%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 443 265 129 49 59.8%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 302 169 105 28 56.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 280 169 83 28 60.4%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 228 138 66 24 60.5%
Amar Gambit 173 113 42 18 65.3%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 148 76 54 18 51.4%
Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation 147 80 45 22 54.4%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 143 97 30 16 67.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 2390 1367 855 168 57.2%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 1657 1011 515 131 61.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 1398 797 502 99 57.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 895 552 278 65 61.7%
Amar Gambit 857 524 270 63 61.1%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 772 482 238 52 62.4%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 624 424 154 46 68.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 584 336 203 45 57.5%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 575 335 192 48 58.3%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 520 285 180 55 54.8%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 35 28 3 4 80.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 32 21 6 5 65.6%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 20 16 1 3 80.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 15 10 2 3 66.7%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 13 12 1 0 92.3%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 11 11 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack 9 8 0 1 88.9%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 8 6 1 1 75.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 8 5 0 3 62.5%
Australian Defense 8 4 1 3 50.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 1 0 0 1 0.0%
French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation 1 0 0 1 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 53 0
Losing 25 1
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