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Pongo_Koda

Since 2025 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟
45.7%- 45.2%- 9.2%
Bullet 100
4W 10L 0D
Blitz 206
22W 29L 10D
Rapid 612
672W 636L 132D
Daily 333
9W 24L 0D

Profile Summary: Pongo_Koda

Meet Pongo_Koda, a rapidly evolving chess enthusiast who treats the 64 squares like a playground more than a battlefield. As of mid-2025, this player reached peak ratings of 417 in Rapid, a blazing 520 in Blitz (yes, really!), 356 in Daily, and an impressive 189 in Bullet. Clearly, speed chess is where the lightning strikes best.

Pongo_Koda has battled through hundreds of rapid games with an almost even record of 323 wins, 324 losses, and 66 draws. This fighter shows resilience with a comeback rate of over 67%, proving that a lost piece isn’t the end of the world — it’s only a challenge to flex those tactical muscles.

Their favorite arsenal? The Queen’s Pawn Opening Accelerated London System shines brightest, boasting a sweet 56% win rate over nearly 50 games. Mixing solid classic openings like the Caro-Kann Defense with daring gambits (hello, Englund Gambit aficionados!) makes Pongo_Koda a versatile and occasionally unpredictable opponent — the kind who might resign early if bored but stick around if the game smells spicy.

Pongo_Koda’s psychological profile is just as fascinating as their games:

  • Best time to strike? The crack of dawn at 4:00 AM—while most players are still snoozing, Pongo_Koda is stacking wins.
  • Tilts? Minimal, with a tilt factor of just 8, meaning they rarely rage-quit and mostly keep their cool.
  • Longest winning streak? 10 — a testament to focus and maybe caffeine.
  • Notorious for resignation wins, making opponents wonder if they got outfoxed or Pongo_Koda just ran out of patience.

Across different time controls, they are a mixed bag — sometimes a lightning-fast bullet magician, other times a strategic daily chess ponderer. Their style averages around 59 moves per win, indicating patience and perseverance rather than quick knockout punches.

Recent memorable victory involved a dramatic Queen’s Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense that ended with the opponent tossing in the towel. Not every game is a piece of cake, but Pongo_Koda’s blend of tactical eye, stubborn defense, and occasional cheeky sacrifices keeps fans entertained.

Opponents beware: this player might just spring a 40% pre-dawn win rate when all you wanted was a casual game. But don’t take it too seriously — after all, in the words of Pongo_Koda (probably), “If you can’t beat them, checkmate their king and send them a GG.”

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