Kylian Lahary

Kylian Lahary (aka rhaga0)

Meet Kylian Lahary, a rapidly evolving chess adventurer who’s been storming the rapid format chess battlegrounds since 2020. Starting strong with a peak rapid rating of 1032 in November 2020, Kylian’s journey resembles a rollercoaster: full of twists, turns, ups, downs, and occasional loop-de-loops — but always moving forward.

Kylian’s opening repertoire is intriguingly mysterious, favoring a “Top Secret” approach with nearly 40 games under this umbrella and a commendable 48.7% win rate. When not keeping opponents guessing, rhaga0 dabbles in the Queen’s Pawn Opening (Chigorin Variation), delivering a perfect 100% win record there — because who doesn’t love a little surprise checkmate from an unexpected corner?

With 25 wins, 36 losses, and 9 draws across rapid games, Kylian’s style is a colorful mix of gritty perseverance and occasional early surrenders (just about 2.8% early resignation rate, showing he’s mostly in it for the long haul). The average game lasts roughly 50 moves when victorious, prove that patience and strategy are key. But losses? Those linger a bit longer, averaging nearly 56 moves — perhaps a sign of fighting spirit, or stubborn refusal to admit defeat immediately.

Kylian shines brightest in the evenings, with a bizarre knack for winning 100% of games played at 8 PM and 9 PM. Maybe a secret midnight oil or just better caffeine preparation? Who can tell. Worst time to play? Oh, mornings before 7 AM appear tricky, with no wins recorded at those 'sleepyhead hours.'

Psychological resilience? Kylian’s tilt factor is a modest eight, proving he keeps cool enough to bounce back effectively. His comeback rate after a setback is a heartening 72%, meaning when the chips are down, don’t count him out just yet.

Notably, rhaga0 has faced some tough opponents like abhinavchessayd12 twice with no wins, but also boasts a clean sheet against others such as joaomayall and mollsies — opponents beware!

Kylian’s latest victory was a thrilling battle in the Queen’s Pawn Opening (Chigorin Variation), where creative gambits and dazzling moves sealed a win against siddharth_0119. From daring knight sacrifices to precise endgame maneuvers, it was a display of classic rhaga0 resilience and tactical flair.

In sum, Kylian Lahary is the kind of player who might not always win easily, but never fails to entertain and surprise. A chess journeyman with an appetite for challenges, Kylian proves that every loss is a step closer to the next brilliant checkmate.