Kacper Smoszna

Kacper Smoszna - The Unstoppable trippi-troppi1

Meet Kacper Smoszna, a rapid chess enthusiast whose favorite battlefield is the Rapid time control, where he has truly made a mark with a peak rating of 498 achieved in May 2025. While bullet and blitz might seem flashier, Kacper prefers his games with a bit more breathing room—except when his opponents wish otherwise!

With over 400 rapid games under his belt, Kacper’s record is a thrilling rollercoaster: 203 wins, 191 losses, and 41 draws. That’s almost a 50% win rate against his frenemies in rapid tempo—talk about a resilient middleweight champion! His longest winning streak is an impressive 7 games, showing that when “trippi-troppi1” is on fire, opponents better watch out.

Opening Repertoire: From Bishops to Hippopotamuses

Kacper’s adventurous spirit is evident in his choice of openings. He’s a fan of the classic King’s Pawn Opening but has a special flair for the somewhat overlooked Bishop’s Opening, boasting a delicious 63.6% win rate there—a place where bishops run wild. He also dazzles with the Philidor Defense and the Scandinavian Defense (Mieses Kotrc Variation), each yielding a solid 60% or more success.

However, not every dip into chess history is a win—his adventures with the Van't Kruijs Opening reveal that even great minds sometimes get tripped up by the quirks of lesser-known lines, with a win rate around 28%. But hey, practicing variety is the spice of chess life!

Playing Style & Psychological Profile

Kacper manages to keep opponents on their toes with an average victorious game lasting nearly 52 moves, showing his patience and endgame skills. But don't underestimate his speed: his average loss comes quicker at about 38 moves, proving he knows when to throw in the towel—but only after a good fight.

His early resignation rate of 22% might make some think he’s a quitter, but seasoned tacticians know it’s actually a sign of wise energy conservation. No point wasting time when the position screams “nope”!

When the going gets tough, Kacper is a fighting spirit, with a comeback rate of over 61% and a respectable almost 40% win rate after losing a piece. Clearly, trippi-troppi1 doesn’t just roll over—he rolls up his sleeves.

Time & Mood

His best time to unleash chess magic? Around 5 PM, when his win rate peaks at an impressive ~62%. Maybe he’s a fan of afternoon tea and tactical skirmishes. But beware, early mornings (like 5 AM) are less his cup of tea, where his win rate dips below 30%. Sleep in, Kacper!

Memorable Recent Battles

In his most recent triumph, Kacper seized victory with a crushing performance in the Philidor Defense (ECO C41), outmaneuvering opponent shawn20034 in a rapid game that ended with a serious queen quest and a final 19th-move capture that sealed his win.

Not all battles are victories—his latest stumble came by checkmate against vignesh_198 in a tough French Defense fight. But every loss is just fuel for the next win.

Favorite Opponents & Rivalries

Kacper has an interesting track record against many usernames, boasting clean 100% win records against foes like shawn20034, hoihowhdhdb, itallosantios, and itspeaceout1116—his personal walkover list. But beware: vignesh_198 remains his kryptonite with a loss recorded. Maybe a rematch is in order?

In Summary

Kacper Smoszna, aka trippi-troppi1, embodies the spirit of a rapid chess gladiator who battles with both brains and resilience. He’s the kind of player who treats the board like a playground, trying different openings with gusto, occasionally falling into creative traps, but always ready to bounce back with style and sass.

Future looks bright, and the rapid ratings might just be the start. Just don’t wake him up before 10 AM—unless you want to see trippi-troppi1’s notorious tilt factor in action (at a humble 7, but hey, it’s there!).

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Keep your king safe and your queen aggressive, Kacper!