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TaeKwondoKing GM

Playing Since: 2014-12-11 (Active)

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Rapid: 2309
64W / 30L / 27D
Blitz: 2928
416W / 253L / 61D
Bullet: 2804
14803W / 10499L / 1093D

Profile: TaeKwondoKing

Title: Grandmaster (FIDE)

TaeKwondoKing is a chess virtuoso who has kicked their way into the rarefied air of Grandmaster status. Known for an aggressive bullet style that often leaves opponents breathless (and occasionally bewildered), TaeKwondoKing combines tactical wizardry with blazing speed. Their chess journey is nothing short of epic — starting from a modest bullet rating of 1362 in 2014 and rocketing to a peak of 2987 in 2025, they've practically turned the 64 squares into their personal dojo.

Playing Style & Strengths

  • Bullet Beast: With over 20,000 bullet games played, boasting a win rate close to 56%, TaeKwondoKing dominates the rapid-fire format like a true king of the board.
  • Opening Arsenal: Prefers secretive and versatile openings—Top Secret (no spoilers!), Sicilian Defense variations, French Defense with King's Indian Attack, and the Modern Defense, showing deep knowledge and flexibility.
  • Comeback King: An impressive 83.87% comeback rate shows that TaeKwondoKing rarely throws in the towel, even after setbacks. Resilience is the middle name (if only it were their username).
  • Endurance: Not just a sprinter, but a marathoner too. Averaging over 78 moves per win and 89 per loss, TaeKwondoKing plays long fights with equal tenacity.

Career Highlights

Rising swiftly through the ranks since 2014, TaeKwondoKing has overwhelmed opponents with a unique blend of precise tactics and psychological tenacity. Their peak bullet rating of 2987 in April 2025 is proof that no clock management ninja compares. Blitz and rapid formats also show excellent performance — peaking nearly 2900 in blitz and breaking 2550 in rapid, respectively.

Known for their terrifying opening preparation, TaeKwondoKing’s “Top Secret” opening category is shrouded in mystery, but we do know they wield the English Opening Fianchetto Ultra Symmetrical Line like a sharp katana, slicing through opponents with a phenomenal 78% win rate.

Notable Games

Recent victories include an impressive win using the Caro-Kann Defense Accelerated Panov Attack against GP9isback23, where TaeKwondoKing outmaneuvered their opponent until time throttled the competition. Another highlight: a dazzling checkmate against BotezSistersFan77—because nothing says "king of the board" like ending the game in under an hour with flair.

Of course, every chess legend has their tough days. TaeKwondoKing faced setbacks against tough foes like ODreamchess and DrSupreme_Squadron, reminding us that even Grandmasters sometimes need a momentary break from the throne.

Personality & Fun Facts

When not blitzing through the opponent’s defenses faster than a Taekwondo kick, TaeKwondoKing enjoys mixing artful strategy with a dash of humor — because chess is as much about the journey (and occasional sneaky sacrifice) as the destination.

With a tilt factor of just 12, this Grandmaster keeps composure even when the heat is on—unlike some knights who simply “flip the board” after a bad move.

Fun Stats:

  • Longest Winning Streak: 29 games (nearly a perfect spree!)
  • Current streak: Riding with 1 win at a time, keeping opponents guessing
  • Favorite Time to Play: The early morning brain's best chess hour is around 9 AM — no coffee required!

TaeKwondoKing’s legacy continues to grow, one precise move and clever feint at a time. Whether you’re a casual fan or a fellow competitor, it’s clear this Grandmaster doesn’t just play chess—they conquer it with style and a ninja’s grace.

Disclaimer: All opponents beware. TaeKwondoKing’s next move might just be a surprise roundhouse kick to your king!


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Recent bullet performance highlights

You recently won a tough game where you demonstrated determination and resourcefulness in a sharp, tactical sequence. The win shows you can stay resilient under pressure, create activity for your pieces, and convert initiative into a decisive finish when your opponent overextends. Keep leaning into those moments where you coordinate your pieces for a clear attacking plan, especially when the opponent’s king is exposed or when you gain a tempo with a forcing move.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
fastasmistatseventhform 0W / 1L / 0D View
Alexander J Crump 0W / 1L / 0D View
Michael Concio Jr. 21W / 29L / 5D View
Vinh Pham 6W / 0L / 0D View
Jose Fabian Benito 16W / 9L / 0D View
Roderick Scarlett 1W / 1L / 0D View
chessmasters13 5W / 6L / 0D View
Claudio Lasama 1W / 0L / 0D View
Barad Yeganegi 7W / 7L / 0D View
Vidip Kona 10W / 4L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
Nicholas Rosenthal 129W / 108L / 16D View Games
Safal Bora 111W / 133L / 6D View Games
Joseph Levine 128W / 101L / 8D View Games
PracticeMakesOK 127W / 58L / 12D View Games
Lucas Liascovich 71W / 83L / 5D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2804 2928 2309
2024 2786 2786 2250
2023 2795 2764 2218
2022 2792
2021 2773 2849
2020 2777 2809
2019 2636 2810
2018 2721 2693
2017 2630 2722
2016 2688 2620
2015 2708 2122
2014 2580 1357
Rating by Year20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202529281357YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1996W / 1171L / 151D 1834W / 1356L / 112D 83.8
2024 2375W / 1405L / 184D 2068W / 1706L / 178D 83.8
2023 2307W / 1517L / 181D 2043W / 1790L / 178D 84.3
2022 41W / 12L / 3D 34W / 19L / 2D 82.4
2021 392W / 271L / 36D 364W / 302L / 28D 85.7
2020 156W / 118L / 12D 147W / 114L / 20D 87.5
2019 381W / 244L / 31D 339W / 283L / 24D 85.8
2018 15W / 14L / 2D 17W / 13L / 0D 83.2
2017 171W / 135L / 8D 164W / 129L / 14D 82.6
2016 53W / 30L / 2D 50W / 33L / 2D 85.7
2015 71W / 29L / 5D 63W / 37L / 0D 84.2
2014 96W / 21L / 2D 84W / 25L / 6D 76.0

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 2456 1316 1048 92 53.6%
Sicilian Defense 2094 1251 745 98 59.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 1898 1113 699 86 58.6%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 1492 813 622 57 54.5%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 1445 828 555 62 57.3%
King's Indian Attack 1359 808 494 57 59.5%
French Defense 1084 624 421 39 57.6%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 926 557 327 42 60.1%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System 754 487 238 29 64.6%
Amar Gambit 694 376 293 25 54.2%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 62 42 15 5 67.7%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 44 22 22 0 50.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 38 21 14 3 55.3%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System 38 21 10 7 55.3%
Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation 28 12 10 6 42.9%
Modern 28 20 7 1 71.4%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 24 13 9 2 54.2%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 24 13 8 3 54.2%
Czech Defense 18 9 8 1 50.0%
French Defense 17 9 5 3 52.9%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System 11 5 2 4 45.5%
Sicilian Defense 9 7 2 0 77.8%
Caro-Kann Defense 9 2 3 4 22.2%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 8 5 2 1 62.5%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 5 3 1 1 60.0%
Scandinavian Defense 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Scotch Game 4 1 2 1 25.0%
Ruy Lopez: Closed 3 2 0 1 66.7%
East Indian Defense 3 2 0 1 66.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 29 0
Losing 12 3
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