Kwame

About Kwame (aka TryingToGetBetter94)

Kwame, affectionately known in the chess world by the rather humble-but-sincere username TryingToGetBetter94, is the type of player who truly lives up to their motto. With a bullet rating peak soaring to an impressive 2650 in late 2016 and a blitz peak of 2447 towards the end of 2017, Kwame has demonstrated that fast-paced play is where their lightning-quick instincts and razor-sharp tactics truly shine.

Career and Style

Starting out with more modest ratings (a Blitz of just 1134 back in 2013), Kwame rapidly improved, showing a love for sharp-opening systems and a tactical spirit rare for most mortals. Over the years, they have perfected openings like the Indian Game with a strong win rate around 61% in bullet games, and they enjoy deploying the Slav Defense Exchange Variation, boasting nearly a 61% win ratio in blitz – not too shabby for a player “trying to get better.”

Known for their quick-witted tactical awareness, Kwame has an impressive comeback rate of 86.54% and manages to hold their own even after losing a piece with a respectable win rate above 51%. So if you think you’ve caught Kwame off guard, think again – this player loves turning games around and making opponents regret their overconfidence!

Playing Patterns and Psychology

Kwame's dedication to the game shows in their average moves per win (around 80 moves), proving they aren’t just rushing for quick kills – they enjoy a good strategic battle. Their psychological resilience isn’t perfect (the ominous "tilt factor" stands at 17), but maybe that's just proof that even the best sometimes want to throw the board across the room after a tough game.

While their best results come around midday (12:00 PM being prime chess hour for Kwame) and during weekends, they apparently play with superpowers at odd hours too, securing the highest win rate at 23:00 (57.39%). Late-night adrenaline or just a caffeine boost? The jury's still out.

Memorable Recent Games

In a recent bullet game against ZEN-22, Kwame masterfully clinched victory on time in a tense and complex middle-game tussle, featuring creative pawn pushes and tricky tactical shots that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. A couple of days earlier, they had an epic win employing the Slav Defense, displaying patience and endgame prowess that would make even grandmasters nod with approval.

Fun Fact

Despite the fierce competitiveness, Kwame’s handle TryingToGetBetter94 kinda feels like a cheeky nod to humility — always learning, always improving, and definitely never taking themselves too seriously. So if you’re facing Kwame, beware: behind that modest name is a lethal combination of tenacity, sharp tactics, and a stubborn refusal to lose gracefully.

Summary

• Peak Ratings: Bullet 2650, Blitz 2447, Rapid 2000
• Longest Winning Streak: 19 games (quite the hot streak!)
• Opening Favorites: Indian Game, Slav Defense, Ruy Lopez Gambit
• Playing Style: Tactical, resilient, loves a comeback

In chess, as in life: Kwame just keeps trying to get better – and the results speak volumes.