Grandmaster Kenneth Solomon (aka underdogchss)
Kenneth Solomon, proudly rocking the Grandmaster title from FIDE, is a force to be reckoned with on the chessboard. Known online by the enigmatic moniker underdogchss, Kenneth embodies the spirit of the true underdog conquering giants with strategic brilliance and a touch of cheeky brilliance.
Since bursting onto the scene in 2016, Kenneth has dazzled the Blitz chess world, soaring to a peak rating of 2629 in January 2024 — not too shabby for someone who apparently enjoys a little suffering with a tilt factor of 14! If chess were a rollercoaster, Kenneth's incredible comeback rate of 86.55% after losing material proves they don't just endure the ride; they take control of the twists and turns and laugh in the face of adversity.
Known for a tactical style that combines patience and perseverance, Kenneth wins the lion's share of games by mastery in the endgame (played in almost 87% of their matches). Expect a meticulous dismantling of the opponent’s defenses leading to victories that range from checkmates to clever time scrambles - evidenced by a respectable count of wins on time.
Their favorite openings remain a guarded secret – seriously, Top Secret is the name on many of those thousands of Blitz games! But loyal fans know they occasionally flirt with the classic Ruy Lopez and the fierce Sicilian Najdorf, pivoting between positional cunning and raw aggression.
Off the board, Kenneth’s chess stats hint at a player who enjoys a challenge, playing more games against stronger or equal-rated opponents, with a cool-headed playing time preference around midnight (the best time to outwit unsuspecting foes).
As recent as May 2025, Kenneth clinched thrilling wins with nerve-wracking precision, including a memorable victory featuring the Jaenisch Gambit—a line that is as sharp and fiery as their competitive spirit.
In summary, Kenneth Solomon is not just a grandmaster, but a strategic gladiator and a time scrambler extraordinaire, who turns every chess battle into a captivating story of clever schemes, stubborn resilience, and contagious underdog charm.
Follow their games closely—just don’t blink, or you might miss a brilliant tactical twist!