Georgios Kanakaris (aka "Pelopidass")
Title: International Master (FIDE)
About
Georgios Kanakaris is an International Master who has navigated the treacherous battlefield of chess with a mix of strategic brilliance and tactical wizardry. Known online as "Pelopidass", Georgios isn’t just about slow, ponderous moves — this player thrives in the lightning-paced realms of Bullet and Blitz chess, where nerves, speed, and a sixth chess sense make all the difference.
Playing Style
Georgios is a resilient combatant with a remarkable knack for comebacks, boasting an astounding Comeback Rate of nearly 90% and winning an impressive 97.9% of games even after losing a piece. A strong endgame player, Georgios' games often stretch beyond 75 moves, proving endurance and precision in the late battle stages.
Despite a tilt factor of 14 (because who doesn’t occasionally get a little salty?), Georgios shows remarkable psychological fortitude on the board.
Ratings and Performance
- Bullet Peak Rating: 2706 (2024)
- Blitz Peak Rating: 2915 (2020)
- Rapid Peak Rating: 2526 (2023)
- Daily Chess Peak: 2035 (2024, with an undefeated record so far!)
Georgios' win rates hover around the mid-40% to 50% mark in various time controls—solid numbers for gritting through thousands of intense games, especially in Bullet and Blitz where the action is fast, furious, and sometimes downright chaotic.
Signature Moves & Openings
While details of specific openings remain a “Top Secret” guarded by Georgios, the stats tell a story of a player who flexibly adapts and conquers. Whether in Bullet (45.3% win rate over 1217 games) or Blitz (43.6% win rate over 3255 games), Georgios consistently proves to be a challenging opponent no matter the opening.
Noteworthy Trivia
- Longest winning streak: 9 games — probably fueled by caffeine and sheer willpower.
- Favored times to play: Georgios rocks the board best in the late afternoon and early evening, around 16:00 to 18:00, with win rates upward of 46% in those hours.
- Wins more often with White (46.98%) than Black (41.35%), but don’t underestimate the dark side.
Geeky Stats Highlights
Georgios’ gaming journey reads like an epic saga, featuring thousands of blitz and bullet games, a solid 552 wins in bullet games alone, and a history of tactical brilliance. This player even won 4 out of 4 Daily games in 2024 without drawing or losing—a perfect streak for the more relaxed format.
So if you ever find yourself facing "Pelopidass" online, beware the speed and skill of an International Master who knows how to turn even the toughest positions into victory (or at least a few laughs along the way). After all, chess is serious... until someone loses a queen for no reason.