Kacper

Profile: Kacper (a.k.a. SCABOWY)

Meet Kacper, a rapidly rising star in the chess world who’s making waves with a style as dynamic as his rating climbs. Known online as SCABOWY, Kacper has been battling on the 64 squares with both tenacity and a slightly mischievous flair, often gifting his opponents a rollercoaster ride of tactical fireworks.

Career Highlights

• Peak Rapid rating: 489 (May 2025) — a number that makes his opponents gulp (and maybe start streaming openings videos).
• Top Blitz rating: 410
• Top Bullet rating: 469

Playing Style

Kacper treats chess like a thrilling adventure rather than a dull calculation marathon.
His average game length hovers around 53 moves whether he wins or loses — talk about stamina! He isn’t shy about early resignations, clocking an Early Resignation Rate of just under 12%, proving he knows when to quit (because dignity matters).
White or Black, he holds his own with a solid win rate: 57.5% playing White and 51.85% as Black.

Signature Openings & Strategies

Opening with the King's Pawn is his bread and butter, boasting an impressive 75.7% win rate in Rapid games using this classic kick-off. He's also a proud fan of the Englund Gambit — winning every single Rapid game he's dared to play it in. Daredevil? Perhaps. Effective? Absolutely!

Tactical Whiz & Comeback Kid

With a comeback rate of roughly 43%, Kacper thrives under pressure – losing a piece isn’t the end of the world; it’s just a new beginning. Don't be surprised if he snatches victory from the jaws of defeat or pulls off unexpected checkmates that leave you scratching your head.

Win/Loss Record

Across all formats, Kacper’s stats shine bright:
Rapid: 111 wins, 72 losses, 14 draws
Blitz: 5 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws
Bullet: 9 wins, 9 losses, 3 draws

Noteworthy Battles

His recent games tell tales of thrilling victories and humbling defeats. Notably, his latest triumph was a dramatic checkmate against “estuadolf” where SCABOWY charmingly sacrificed a knight in style before delivering the final blow with a neat rook checkmate.
But victory is a fickle friend: Kacper also recently bowed out to a crafty opponent, “VIKASHksingh94”, choosing the honorable resignation rather than lingering in an inevitable loss. Chess is sport, not torture!

Fun Facts about SCABOWY

• His best hour to play is the crack of dawn (7 AM). Perhaps the bolder brains wake first?
• Loves Thursdays and Sundays for games — his win rates spike up to 75% on Sunday!
• Against some opponents, his win rate is a flawless 100%, proving his knack for delivering chess justice.
• He manages a surprisingly low tilt factor of 4 – speaks to his cool-headed mindset, except maybe after losing a piece (those are tricky moments).

In Summary

Kacper (SCABOWY) is a player to watch: fearless in tactics, patient in strategy, and armed with a sense of humor that shines through even his fierce checkmates. Whether blitzing or bulleting, Kacper’s games are never dull — they’re a bold rush into the heart of chess combat, complete with sacrifices, comebacks, and a few spectacular finishes.

Keep an eye on this one — the board is his stage and the queens, rooks, and knights his cast. And Kacper? He's definitely the director.