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nkwi

Playing Since: 2023-07-31 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 1200
0W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 505
226W / 301L / 38D
Blitz: 363
27W / 20L / 5D
Bullet: 458
1W / 6L / 0D

Profile Summary: Chess Player "nkwi"

Meet nkwi, a tenacious and spirited chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of an epic saga. With a peak rapid rating just shy of the 1000 mark (996 back in mid-2023), nkwi is a player who battles valiantly, embracing both the thrills of victory and the lessons of defeat with equal passion.

Although the games often tilt in favor of their opponents (159 wins against 240 losses in rapid), nkwi's perseverance shines through. With a longest winning streak of 10 and a comeback rate exceeding 60%, this player is the embodiment of the old chess adage: "It's not over until it's over."

Playing Style? Expect nkwi to sometimes wave the white flag early (resigning in about 20% of games), but when they stick around, they average around 50 moves per win — a marathon, not a sprint! Their endgame experience is substantial with an endgame frequency above 42%, suggesting a fondness for grinding down opponents in the late stages despite pesky tilt moments (~16% tilt factor).

Favorite Openings: Lovers of the Bishops Opening will find inspiration here; nkwi's nearly 50% win rate with this opening is a highlight, and the Bishops Opening Boi Variation stands out with an impressive 66.67% win record in rapid games. On the flip side, the classic King's Pawn and its King's Knight Variation offer a blend of adventure and challenge.

Fast and Furious: Blitz and bullet games reveal a more volatile side. Peak bullet rating hit a surprising 791 once upon a time, although recent stats are more modest. Still, with a blitz win-loss record comfortably balanced and some sweet opening winks like the Three Knights Opening (100% win in limited games), nkwi shows flashes of tactical brilliance.

Psychological quirks: The hour of 17:00 (5 PM) is their happy hour, boasting the highest win rate, while late night and early morning hours bring mixed fortunes. The player battles stalemates and delights in resignations as preferred endings, but don’t let that fool you — checkmates are a frequent sight when nkwi takes control.

The latest victory, sealed by a graceful resignation from the opponent in a complex Vienna Game Anderssen Defense, is a testament to nkwi’s strategic patience and opportunistic striking. Conversely, recent setbacks have involved sharp bishop maneuvers and quick tactical strikes — proving that every player’s journey has its ups and downs.

Overall, nkwi is a dedicated fighter, a student of chess’s endless lessons, and a master of embracing the game’s beautiful unpredictability. Whether they’re hunting mates or dodging forks, every game is a new story waiting to be told.

Keep an eye on nkwi — this is a player who’s gamely crafting their legacy, one move at a time!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
yonatanh1233 0W / 1L / 0D
mukundsai_induru 1W / 0L / 0D
fmma1 1W / 7L / 1D
m477k 0W / 1L / 0D
nolan1206 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
fmma9 8W / 51L / 4D
fmma1 1W / 7L / 1D
dansmyname 0W / 3L / 0D
yuuuuuunes 2W / 1L / 0D
funcrusher243 0W / 2L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 458 270 447 1200
2023 685 146 955
Rating by Year20232025955146YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 96W / 128L / 19D 93W / 142L / 15D 52.7
2023 0W / 3L / 0D 0W / 4L / 0D 50.3

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Bishops Opening 63 30 26 7 47.6%
Kings Pawn Opening 61 23 30 8 37.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 32 17 15 0 53.1%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 22 10 12 0 45.5%
Vienna Game Anderssen Defense 16 5 10 1 31.2%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 15 8 6 1 53.3%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 14 6 7 1 42.9%
Bishops Opening Boi Variation 12 8 2 2 66.7%
Alekhines Defense 11 2 9 0 18.2%
Caro Kann Defense 10 3 6 1 30.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Bishops Opening 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Vienna Game Anderssen Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Three Knights Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Modern Defense with 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Reti Opening Black Mustang Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Kings Fianchetto Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Englund Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 0
Losing 16 1