Kevin Paveto (pavet)
Title: International Master (IM)
Kevin Paveto, or simply pavet in the chess world, is a formidable International Master known for a style as mysterious as his "Top Secret" opening repertoire. With a peak bullet rating soaring up to an astonishing 2880 in April 2024, pavet has proven that rapid-fire tactics and lightning-fast calculation are his forte.
Chess Journey & Style
Starting with humble bullet ratings in the 1700s back in 2017, pavet's meteoric rise has made bullet opponents shake in their boots (or at least hesitate before clicking). His favored openings remain under wraps, with an intense focus on a secret strategy boasting a win rate near 47.33%, keeping rivals guessing and fans intrigued. On good days, pavet's win rate hits near 50%, especially shining when wielding the white pieces.
Not one to back down easily, Kevin has an impressive comeback rate of 89.12%, showing a knack for turning tables after losing pieces—because why just lose when you can spice it up with a comeback? Their games often go long, averaging over 80 moves on wins, demonstrating both endurance and deep endgame prowess.
Statistics Worth Bragging About
- Longest Winning Streak: 21 consecutive victories (no pressure!)
- Endgame Specialist: Nearly 90% frequency in the endgame
- Favorite Time to Play: 7 AM - a true early bird at the board
Performance Highlights
Kevin's blitz and rapid performances are nothing to scoff at either. Holding peak ratings beyond 2800 in blitz and crossing the 2400 barrier in rapid chess, pavet smoothly balances speed and precision. Their blitz win rate is close to 49.33% on a solid base of 375 battles fought, while their rapid style, though played less frequently, shines with a win rate above 60% in select secret openings.
The Latest Battles
In a recent nail-biting encounter under the iconic French Defense, pavet showcased impeccable defensive skills and sharp counterplay. One such highlight saw pavet force a resignation against a 2191-rated opponent after a tense exchange that involved strategic pawn pushes and timely sacrifices—true chess drama!
Personality & Quirks
Kevin's psychological resilience is notable, though like any human, they occasionally tilt (11 out of 100 games), mostly because caring deeply about chess means feeling it all. Contrary to the stereotype, pavet's early resignations are rare (just 0.36%), proving they never throw in the towel without a fight.
While opponents might pray for a timeout or a quick resignation, pavet’s termination stats tell a story of fierce battles ending mostly by resignation (their own wins and losses are quite balanced here), reflecting the competitive spirit and respect for the game.
Fan Fun Fact
Apparently, pavet's luck peaks around 7 AM—so if you want to beat a grandmaster, try sending an invitation while they’re still waking up their coffee!
All in all, Kevin Paveto is a chess player who defies easy categorization: elusive in openings, relentless in comebacks, and undeniably a chess warrior.
Coach's Advice
It's been a while since you played. Play a few more games so we have more positions to review — then I can provide you with clearer, more actionable advice.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Eric Lobron | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| robertchesstwich | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Egor Baskakov | 28W / 60L / 10D | View Games |
| TaeKwondoKing | 18W / 43L / 3D | View Games |
| unknownchristian9 | 33W / 26L / 4D | View Games |
| indeosperamus | 33W / 18L / 4D | View Games |
| stellarchess | 32W / 15L / 8D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2679 | 2700 | ||
| 2024 | 2710 | 2701 | ||
| 2023 | 2677 | 2797 | ||
| 2022 | 2598 | |||
| 2021 | 2532 | |||
| 2020 | 2318 | 2314 | 2444 | |
| 2019 | 2292 | 1965 | ||
| 2018 | 2210 | 1818 | ||
| 2017 | 1722 | |||
| 2016 | 1483 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2W / 3L / 1D | 7W / 2L / 0D | 60.1 |
| 2024 | 517W / 457L / 94D | 449W / 514L / 108D | 88.2 |
| 2023 | 412W / 366L / 64D | 388W / 393L / 57D | 90.0 |
| 2022 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 2W / 0L / 0D | 92.3 |
| 2021 | 8W / 14L / 6D | 7W / 11L / 6D | 83.1 |
| 2020 | 64W / 34L / 10D | 58W / 46L / 10D | 84.9 |
| 2019 | 73W / 69L / 8D | 87W / 54L / 11D | 79.4 |
| 2018 | 27W / 3L / 5D | 25W / 6L / 1D | 71.2 |
| 2017 | 2W / 1L / 0D | 4W / 0L / 0D | 62.0 |
| 2016 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 56.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 44 | 27 | 12 | 5 | 61.4% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 50.0% |
| French Defense | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Unknown | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 45.5% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 88.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 194 | 92 | 90 | 12 | 47.4% |
| Amazon Attack | 185 | 87 | 81 | 17 | 47.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 182 | 79 | 93 | 10 | 43.4% |
| Amar Gambit | 164 | 84 | 69 | 11 | 51.2% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 125 | 58 | 55 | 12 | 46.4% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 124 | 54 | 60 | 10 | 43.5% |
| French Defense | 112 | 66 | 38 | 8 | 58.9% |
| Czech Defense | 110 | 63 | 39 | 8 | 57.3% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 99 | 46 | 47 | 6 | 46.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 92 | 39 | 47 | 6 | 42.4% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Gruenfeld: Classical Exchange, 10.Be3 Bg4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 21 | 2 |
| Losing | 11 | 0 |