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Username: pavet

Location: buenos aires

Playing Since: 2016-06-22 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2444
14W / 2L / 7D
Blitz: 2700
170W / 126L / 49D
Bullet: 2679
1918W / 1835L / 320D

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.


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🆚 Opponent Insights

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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
Rating by Year201620172018201920202021202220232024202527971483YearRatingBulletBlitz

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%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 21 2
Losing 11 0
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