Nicholas King

Nicholas King (aka Nicking11)

Nicholas King is a resilient chess enthusiast carving his path through the 64 squares with a mixture of passion, perseverance, and a sprinkle of humor. Known online as Nicking11, Nicholas has journeyed through the ranks with a peak Rapid rating of 1132 (March 2025), a blitzy top score of 664, and an impressive bullet peak of 669 — not bad for someone who probably loses more pieces than they win!

Playing Style & Strengths

With an early resignation rate under 4%, it’s clear Nicholas doesn’t quit without a fight. His games tend to be long affairs, averaging around 54 moves per win and a slightly longer 58 moves per loss, proving he enjoys a good battle to the bitter end. He’s slightly better at holding the black pieces, boasting a 47.16% win rate there, perhaps relishing the element of surprise.

Defensive and steady, Nicholas shows strong endgame frequency at over 54%, which could mean he's a patient player who tries to squeeze every last advantage before closing out games. His comeback rate of nearly 78% is a true testament to his fighting spirit — losing a piece doesn’t mean losing hope for this player. Plus, with a tilt factor of 8, he keeps his emotions mostly in check, unless maybe after accidentally blundering a queen.

Signature Openings and Favorite Battles

Nicholas loves the Queen’s Pawn Zukertort Chigorin Variation, wielding it in Rapid, Blitz, and Bullet games with respectable success (WinRate over 50%). However, he’s not afraid to switch gears to the classic Caro-Kann Defense or the rock-solid London System, where he impressively strikes a perfect 100% win rate in Rapid chess on a handful of games — okay, only six games, but hey, winning them all counts!

His adventurous side also dips toes into sharp lines like the Englund Gambit, for those daring tactical scrambles, even if it sometimes results in more losses than wins.

Recent Battles

On June 3, 2025, Nicholas clinched a neat victory using the Queen’s Pawn Opening in rapid mode against kinghjhnbcff, exploiting accurate positional play to force resignation. Not all days are winners though, as on the same day, he experienced a tough loss against talbisi in the Caro-Kann Defense, reminding us that even the best have off moments.

Quirks & Fun Facts

• Despite some ups and downs, Nicholas is a serial competitor with hundreds of games played across all time controls, never shying from the fray.
• His best time to play? Midnight, when the chessboard transforms into a battleground of dreams and caffeine-fueled inspiration.
• His current longest winning streak stands at a solid 8 games, balanced by a humbling losing streak of the same length — a classic tale of chess rollercoasters!
• Be warned! Nicholas brings a bit of psychological warfare to the table with a strong comeback rate and a knack for squeezing wins after losing material.

In summary, Nicholas King aka Nicking11 may not be Grandmaster level (yet!), but his dedication, strategic patience, and knack for comebacks make him a formidable and entertaining opponent on any chessboard. Whether you meet him online or offline, expect fierce fights, clever plays, and perhaps a chuckle or two when the unexpected happens.