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Noah Kim NM

Username: Naoki

Playing Since: 2021-04-09 (Active)

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Daily: 2001
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 2373
202W / 140L / 50D
Blitz: 2720
1926W / 1804L / 420D
Bullet: 3026
5351W / 4353L / 939D

Noah Kim: National Master Extraordinaire

Noah Kim, known in the chess world as "Naoki," is a dazzling National Master with a flair for blitz and bullet chess that would make even Magnus Carlsen raise an eyebrow. Since breaking into the scene in 2021, Noah has been on a rapid ascent, boasting a blitz peak rating of 2739 and a bullet high soaring over 3100—numbers that sound more like a rocket launch sequence than a chess rating!

A Lightning Assassin

With nearly 25,000 bullet games played, Noah’s mouse finger is legendary. An astounding 59.8% win rate in bullet along with a 52.4% win rate in blitz reflects a fearless approach to time pressure and chaos on the board. Their love for fast-paced games hasn’t hindered their strategic depth either, with a notable 61% rapid win rate rounding out this all-speedster trifecta.

Style & Strategy

Naoki isn't just fast; they're thoughtful. Averaging almost 80 moves per win and rarely resigning early, Noah drags opponents into long, grueling endgames—80% of their games see a battle in the endgame phase. Their comeback rate is a staggering 85%, and when even down material, Noah turns losses into wins 99.7% of the time. Chess maestros call this resilience “psychological steel,” but for Noah, it’s just Tuesday.

The Opening Enigma

Details about Noah’s go-to openings are shrouded in mystery—it's officially "Top Secret." Whether it's a surprise English Opening in a recent win or a Pirc Defense in a tough loss, opponents never quite know what’s coming. But one thing is sure: they’re not getting any freebies.

Community and Competition

Naoki’s most frequent sparring partners include players like anon05132 and eragon, proving that Noah thrives amidst familiar rivals—and likely keeps a few friendly rivalries sizzling. With an impressive longest winning streak of 100 games, this player can ride the momentum like a pro surfer rides waves, although the current streak sits at a humble zero. Every chess warrior has their days off.

Fun Fact

Despite steamrolling many opponents, Noah’s tilt factor—how often a player gets emotionally rattled—is a surprisingly moderate 25%. So, while they might grumble about a blunder over coffee, you won’t catch them throwing the board (yet!).

Recent Battles

The latest victories include crafty victories by resignation and solid technique in rapid and blitz games. With scores swinging impressively, Noah continues to sharpen their blade, ready to slice through the next opponent who dares sit across the board.

In summary: Noah Kim is a National Master with nerves of steel, the speed of a bullet train, and a cunning mind for the endgame. If chess were a sport, Noah would be that player who entertains the crowd between brilliant moves and heart-stopping comebacks—often all at once.


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Chess Progress Feedback for Noah Kim

Hi Noah! I've reviewed your recent games and would like to share some constructive feedback to help you continue improving your chess skills.

Strengths

  • Opening Preparation: You're comfortable with a range of openings, including the Nimzowitsch and Reti systems. Your opening play shows good understanding of development and control of the center.
  • Active Piece Play: You often seek active piece placement, such as advancing pawns to gain space and coordinating your rooks and bishops effectively, which has helped you create attacking chances especially in your wins.
  • Capitalizing on Opponent's Mistakes: In several games, you successfully exploited opponents' inaccuracies, turning small advantages into wins. This is a key skill at your level and bodes well for continuing growth.

Areas to Improve

  • Endgame Technique: Some losses suggest room to sharpen your endgame skills, especially in simplified positions where precise calculation and maneuvering are crucial.
  • Handling Pressure in Complex Positions: In tough, cramped positions or when your opponent initiates sharp play, you sometimes lose coordination or allow tactical shots. Focus on visualization and slow, careful calculation in these moments.
  • Time Management: A few games ended with time pressure affecting the quality of moves—practicing better time allocation during different phases of the game could reduce blunders and improve overall results.

Suggestions for Training

  • Review typical endgame patterns (king and pawn endings, rook endings) and practice them with drills to increase your confidence converting advantages or defending worse positions.
  • Work on calculation by analyzing tactical motifs from your recent games. Try to anticipate your opponent’s threats and candidate moves more systematically.
  • Practice playing with increment time controls or slower classical games to improve your time management while maintaining accuracy.
  • Consider focusing on a narrower repertoire for openings to deepen your understanding and reduce unfamiliar positions.

Recent Game Highlight

One impressive game was your win against ceroTheory where you effectively pressed your advantage in the middlegame, controlled space, and smoothly transitioned into a winning endgame.

Keep playing regularly and reviewing your games — consistent practice combined with reflective study will bring steady improvement. You're on a great path. Keep up the good work!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
sordis 1W / 0L / 0D
onedebutplayer 1W / 0L / 0D
cadamoto 1W / 0L / 0D
megaslowbro1 5W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
anon05132 365W / 445L / 105D
eragon 391W / 269L / 61D
iliachess2007 282W / 307L / 69D
David Zhurbinsky 171W / 117L / 31D
Tanitoluwa Adewumi 141W / 129L / 45D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 3026 2634 2373 2001
2024 2767 2586 2432
2023 2769 2452 2330 2000
2022 2658 2447 2321
2021 2705 2463 2207 2000
Rating by Year2021202220232024202530262000YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1087W / 642L / 132D 1052W / 710L / 119D 83.3
2024 1357W / 528L / 144D 1384W / 549L / 136D 78.8
2023 1222W / 555L / 129D 1193W / 579L / 163D 82.6
2022 360W / 257L / 76D 333W / 290L / 55D 87.8
2021 2600W / 1715L / 440D 2502W / 1817L / 430D 89.2

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 381 218 121 42 57.2%
Amazon Attack 353 187 143 23 53.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 221 112 87 22 50.7%
Amar Gambit 184 116 54 14 63.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 181 91 74 16 50.3%
Australian Defense 156 95 50 11 60.9%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 118 52 58 8 44.1%
Modern 116 62 45 9 53.5%
Sicilian Defense 103 58 35 10 56.3%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 100 65 26 9 65.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 1719 1027 556 136 59.7%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 1546 966 464 116 62.5%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 1389 829 483 77 59.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 1294 816 400 78 63.1%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 1095 607 406 82 55.4%
King's Indian Attack 1093 558 423 112 51.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 731 432 238 61 59.1%
Australian Defense 609 409 162 38 67.2%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 462 270 158 34 58.4%
Scandinavian Defense 405 268 115 22 66.2%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 59 30 24 5 50.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 49 32 12 5 65.3%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 29 14 11 4 48.3%
Australian Defense 21 11 6 4 52.4%
Amar Gambit 21 13 5 3 61.9%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 20 10 8 2 50.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 16 8 4 4 50.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 15 9 6 0 60.0%
King's Indian Defense 14 8 4 2 57.1%
Sicilian Defense 13 11 1 1 84.6%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Amazon Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Australian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Duchamp Variation 1 0 0 1 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 100 33
Losing 25 0