Koen Leenhouts: The Grandmaster with a Secret Opening
Meet Koen Leenhouts, the Grandmaster who doesn't just play chess — Koen lives it, breathes it, and apparently keeps a few secrets up the sleeve! Awarded the prestigious Grandmaster title by FIDE, Koen has dominated many online boards with a wit as sharp as his tactical skills.
Koen's journey in competitive chess showcases a remarkable rise, reaching peak ratings of 2659 in blitz (June 2022), 2356 in rapid (June 2021), and a bullet top rating of 2407. Clearly, Koen excels in rapid-fire decision making — just don't blink, or you might miss a brilliant combination!
The enigma of Koen's style lies in the so-called "Top Secret" openings, which account for the majority of Koen's games and astonishing 75% win rate in rapid and nearly 48% in blitz. Whether foes can crack this code is still up for debate, but one thing is certain — they rarely enjoy the experience!
With a penchant for endgames, Koen's games often stretch to an average of nearly 77 moves per victory — a marathon mindset that would tire lesser mortals. And if things start to look grim? Koen’s comeback rate of almost 88% after losing material speaks to a relentless fighting spirit.
As for the psychological game, Koen's tilt factor is modest, although a curious preference shines: Koen's best time of day to ride the storm to victory is around midnight. Night owls, rejoice — this is a time to watch some spellbinding chess.
Fans and foes alike should also note Koen’s truly international clash history: with over 2000 wins in blitz alone and a deep list of opponents (including famous online nicknames), versatility is the name of the game.
Highlight: The Latest Win
In a recent blitz battle against "horpereyra17" in May 2025, Koen unleashed the Richter-Veresov Attack to full effect, forcing resignation at move 23. The game was a beautiful display of tactical precision and strategic dominance—typical Koen Leenhouts fashion.
Fun Fact
While Koen's opponents scramble to decode the "Top Secret" openings, one can only wonder if the secret ingredient is a little midnight potion brewed around 00:00 hours — the very moment Koen's chess engine truly fires up!
Chess isn't just a game for Koen; it's a high-stakes, brain-twisting adventure where every move tells a story — and the title of Grandmaster proves Koen writes bestseller after bestseller.