Kjetil Stokke – The International Master on a Winning Streak
Meet Kjetil Stokke, aka TatoSarane, a chess virtuoso who holds the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE. With a rapier-sharp mind and a blitz finger faster than most caffeine-fueled grandmasters, Kjetil has carved out an impressive presence on the chess battlefield.
A Blitzing Phenomenon
Starting from a modest 1366 blitz rating in 2015, Kjetil’s game rapidly escalated to a scorching 2467 by 2024. He boasts an undefeated blitz streak of 7 wins in a row back in 2015 and an overall blitz win record of 127 wins against only 70 losses and 15 draws. His style is less about playing cautiously and more about overwhelming opponents — a fact proven by his breathtaking comeback rate of almost 90% and perfect win rate after losing material, a feat that would make Houdini chuckle.
Rapid Fire and Calculated Risk
Not just a blitz specialist, Kjetil shines in rapid too, once peaking at a rating of 2472. His rapid games reveal a gladiator spirit with 20 wins out of 30 — about two-thirds victories — suggesting he can think deeply yet swiftly, all while keeping his cool. After all, no one likes to tilt, and luckily for Kjetil, his tilt factor is a tiny 5 out of 100.
Playing Style & Psychology
A master of endgames, Kjetil often drags out his matches, averaging about 75 moves per win, proving that patience pays off. Intriguingly, he seems to perform better with the black pieces (63% win rate) than white, flipping the usual chess wisdom on its head. And when the pressure’s on? His comeback ability is near legendary – losing a piece doesn’t stop him, it just lights a fire under his knight.
Opponents Beware!
Check your tactics before you face him because Kjetil's win rates against many opponents top 100% (okay, some small samples might be to blame, but it’s still intimidating). Friends and foes alike have witnessed his dominance, especially on Mondays (a surprising 83% win rate) and the magical 23rd hour of the day when he boasts an incredible 85.7% win rate — who knew late-night chess was his secret weapon?
In Conclusion
Kjetil Stokke is a player who combines relentless energy, tactical wizardry, and a pinch of stubbornness (he resigns early just 2.6% of the time) to craft an exciting chess narrative. Whether it's blitz, rapid, or a rare daily game, this International Master is a force to reckon with — and if you blink, you might just miss him delivering the checkmate.
