Tinisha Kamara

Tinisha Kamara: The Chessboard Conqueror

Meet Tinisha Kamara, a relentless chess battler with a knack for turning pawns into legends—or at least making the opponent sweat! With a peak rapid rating of 1652 achieved in April 2023, Tinisha dances confidently between the realms of strategy and daring gambits.

Rapid games are their playground, boasting nearly 3,000 wins and a near-even ledger of losses and draws. Despite some ups and downs (including a respectable Longest Winning Streak of 12 games and a stubborn Longest Losing Streak of 13), Tinisha’s resilience shines through with a strong 77% comeback rate when down a piece. Who says you can't teach an old king new tricks?

Tinisha's opening repertoire reads like a thrilling novel: the infamous King's Gambit and its many flavors are favorites, with win rates hovering around 50-55%, plus a juicy 54% win rate with the King's Gambit Accepted - King's Knight Gambit. Swedish Fish? Try chess fish! The French Defense Steinitz Attack is another secret weapon, wielded with over 50% success. Meanwhile, their take on the Sicilian Defense shows the charm of a rookie learning the ropes with a spicy 40% win.

When it comes to time controls, Tinisha prefers the fast and furious Blitz format, where speed meets strategy – unlike their slower-paced Daily games (which are quite rare). Their blitz peak peaked at a solid 1526.

Looking at patterns, Tinisha shines brightest in the mornings — around 9 AM is the magic hour, when moves flow like poetry on the board. However, their best win rate by hour is actually around 9 AM and 3 AM – either a chess prodigy or a sleep-deprived genius!

Psychologically, Tinisha’s tilt factor is 13, meaning frustration hits about as often as a sneaky bishop attack. They resign early just under 2% of the time (okay, nobody’s perfect), but love the grind with an average game length near 67 moves for wins—true marathoners of the mind!

Their recent victories include crafty wins with the French Defense Steinitz Attack and tactical brilliance in the King's Gambit Accepted - King's Knight Gambit. Losses? Sure, they happen, but even in defeat, Tinisha battles until the last rook falls or the clock ticks away.

Off the board, Tinisha might be plotting their next unstoppable attack or perhaps just wondering if the Queen’s gambit taught them how to make coffee. Either way, one thing's clear: this player brings a mix of passion, grit, and a sprinkle of unpredictability to every match.

Quick Facts:

• Peak Rapid Rating: 1652 (Apr 2023)
• Preferred Time Control: Blitz
• Longest Winning Streak: 12 games
• Comeback Rate: 77.36% after losing a piece
• Favorite Openings: King's Gambit, French Defense, Scandinavian Defense
• Psychological Quirk: Best at 9 AM (and sometimes 3 AM...)