Pedro Henrique

Pedro Henrique (pedrokanss) - The Unrelenting Chess Enthusiast

Pedro Henrique, known in the chess realm by his username pedrokanss, is a rapid chess aficionado who has carved out a unique niche in the tactical battlefield. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 460 in April 2025, Pedro blends a mix of resilience and flair that keeps opponents guessing and kings trembling.

Playing Style & Personality

Pedro’s style could be best described as "carefully chaotic." He’s no stranger to early resignations — clocking in a 21.9% early resignation rate — but when in the mood, he drags games through deep endgames nearly 27% of the time. Average moves per battle hover around 37, proving he’s not just a speed demon; he enjoys the long strategic fights as well.

He boasts a quirky psychological factor: a tilt score of 8, which means sometimes the pressure gets to him, but he bounces back with a stunning 53.79% comeback rate. Whether it’s a bad move or a lost piece, he keeps the fight alive longer than many would expect.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Tactician Extraordinaire: Nimzowitsch Defense is Pedro’s playground, where he shines with an impressive win rate of 65.7%.
• Bold Opener: Pedro frequently opens with the King's Pawn Opening but isn't shy to experiment with the Bishop’s Opening, where he boasts a solid 56.7% win rate.
• Time of Power: The mornings, especially around 10:00 AM, are his sweet spot, where his win rate reaches a perfect 100% in games played at that hour!

Record & Rivalries

Pedro has played nearly 1,411 rapid games, maintaining a balanced record—694 wins, 671 losses, and 46 draws. His blitz and bullet games are less traveled roads, but he does have a peak blitz rating of 546 and an undefeated bullet game at 455.

His opponents have a love-hate relationship with him. He’s undefeated against some like ghassan1351992 and bigtoona54">bigtoona54, but struggles against a few others, exemplifying the unpredictable nature of his battles.

Memorable Battles

Pedro’s recent victories are nothing short of cinematic. In one intense live rapid encounter, he decisively outwitted ghassan1351992 by capitalizing on tactical flaws and forcing a resignation by move 17:

Whether it’s a tactical stab or a strategic marathon, Pedro’s games entertain and educate simultaneously.

Fun Facts

• Pedro’s longest winning streak stands at an impressive 10 games — a mini chess marathon.
• Surprisingly, Saturdays are perfect for him, boasting a 100% win rate in games played that day.
• His endgame is so frequent he might as well open a chess winery — aging those positions to perfection.

In Conclusion

Pedro Henrique is no grandmaster yet, but his tenacity, variety of openings, and knack for comebacks make him a fascinating player to watch. Whether he’s making bold Queen sorties or dancing around the board with a Bishop, one thing’s for sure: with pedrokanss on the chessboard, boredom stands no chance!

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