Kevin Noboa Silva - International Master Extraordinaire
Known in chess circles as NoboaKevin1999, Kevin Noboa Silva proudly wears the badge of International Master, a title granted by FIDE that speaks volumes about their strategic prowess and dedication. From humble beginnings with novice ratings, Kevin has soared to impressive heights, captivating opponents with a fiery fighting spirit and an enviable knack for tactical wizardry.
Rating Journey and Style
Starting circa 2018 with a Bullet rating that barely flirted with 1300, Kevin took the chess world by storm, boosting that number to a blazing 2572 by 2024 - quite the caffeine-fueled leap! Blitz aficionados have witnessed Kevin’s meteoric rise as well, with ratings climbing steadily to a peak of 2702. Not one to be pigeonholed, their Rapid play also boasts strong form, reaching a 2194 peak rating in 2021.
With a longest winning streak of 17 games, and a current streak, at the time of writing, of 2 wins, Kevin blends patience and aggression. Opening moves? Let’s just say Kevin keeps their cards (or chess pieces) close to the chest, masterfully performing under the veil of secrecy - their top secret openings are almost legendary.
A Tactical Dynamo
Kevin’s playstyle is a fascinating blend of resilience and endurance. Endgames are their playground—engaged in them a whopping 85.57% of games. They average 74 moves per win, indicating battles that are deep and thoughtful rather than quick-fire bluffs. Always a fighter, Kevin showcases an incredible comeback rate of 89.15% and almost defies the odds with a 98.82% win rate after losing a piece. In other words, when Kevin loses material, it’s just the beginning of an epic comeback saga.
The Psychological Edge
With an early resignation rate under 1%, Kevin clearly believes in fighting till the last pawn falls. Though the tilt factor is present at 16, it’s just human nature and hardly befitting a grandmaster in the making. Evening games around 20:00 to 21:00 seem particularly fruitful, with a 55-56% win rate, so perhaps Kevin is secretly a chess night owl!
Record Against Opponents & Play Habits
Kevin has tangles with many rivals, including the likes of owlblue and georgii308, facing them dozens of times with competitive win rates. Their impressive bullet record (309 wins out of 620 games) and blitz record (over 2500 games and a 51%+ win rate) show a player who thrives under various time constraints.
Fun Fact
If Kevin were a chess piece, they'd be the knight—clever, unpredictable, and always ready to jump into the fray with a cheeky tactic or two.
In sum, Kevin Noboa Silva is not just a chess player, but a relentless strategist who has turned the 64 squares into their own personal battlefield, and they're just getting started.