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vkokaii

Playing Since: 2024-01-10 (Active)

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Daily: 400
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 542
277W / 244L / 23D
Blitz: 281
21W / 17L / 0D
Bullet: 138
2W / 10L / 0D

Profile Summary: vkokaii

Meet vkokaii, a chess player who treats the 64 squares more like a rollercoaster ride than a battlefield. Known for surviving epic winning streaks of 7 games and brave bouts of 9 losses in a row, vkokaii embodies the spirit of resilience — and occasionally, the dramatic flair of a chess soap opera.

Rating Rollercoaster & Style

With a peak rapid rating of 489 in April 2025 and a blitz high mark of 569 back in November 2024, vkokaii clearly loves variety — rapid, blitz, and daily chess are all on the menu. Don't expect a slow grind though: their average winning games span about 55 moves, but losses tend to linger a bit longer.

As White, vkokaii claims just over a 50% win rate, while playing Black is nearly as successful (around 47%). Their psychological tilt factor is a manageable 9 — meaning they stay cool even when the pressure's on. And the best time to face them? If at 1 AM, be prepared for a battle, because that's their prime chess hour.

Opening Choices — A Mix of Risks and Rewards

When it comes to openings, vkokaii has clear favorites and quirks:

  • Queen's Pawn Opening: The crown jewel with a sharp 75% win rate — who knew the queen could be so fierce?
  • King's Pawn Leonardis Variation & Englund Gambit: Both holding steady at 60% — gambits that dare opponents to keep up.
  • Petrov's Defense (Classical Variation): The ace up the sleeve, boasting an impressive 80% win rate. Old school, but gold school.
  • King’s Pawn Openings: Not all sunshine here — a modest 33% win rate reminds us that even masters stumble.

Battle Chronicles: Recent Memorable Games

- Against StefKarth, vkokaii capitalized on tactical finesse to deliver a masterful win (checkmate not required; the game was, let's say, politely ended early).
- The elusive AmpunPakdhe2 fell prey to vkokaii’s aggressive opening and solid endgame prowess.
- A clean checkmate sealed victory over RubyPaonganan, showcasing crisp execution and patience.

Of course, not every day ends in glory. A recent loss to nvirel proved that even experienced players meet their match — but with a 67.77% comeback rate, do not count vkokaii out until the final move is made.

Fun Facts & Quirks

  • Average game length hovers around 56 moves — a testament to enduring battles that could double as chess marathons.
  • Wins after losing a piece stand at 41.41%, making vkokaii a true comeback kid.
  • Resigns about 7% of their games early — probably someone who hates prolonged suffering but loves a good tactical punch.
  • Conservative with draws: only 13 in rapid play out of well over two hundred games — because life's too short for half-measures.

Summary

Whether it's rapid brilliance, blitz lightning, or daily grind, vkokaii combines steady improvement, occasional spectacular flair, and a love for dynamic, sometimes chaotic openings. Their chess journey is as unpredictable and exciting as a well-fought Queen’s Gambit—except with fewer Hollywood dramatics and more real sweat on the forehead.

Fancy a look at one of their latest crushing wins? Here's a snippet of their aggressive and patient dismantling of StefKarth:



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Coach’s feedback for vkokaii

Overall you sit around 544 (2025-11-03) in live 10 min games and your graph (see

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) shows a healthy amount of play. You clearly enjoy open, tactical fights and you’re not afraid to sacrifice material when you smell an attack. Below is a concise review structured around the three phases of the game plus some improvement drills.

1. Your current strengths

  • Initiative-first mindset. Games such as the win against stefkarth show you pushing pawns (b-pawn & a-pawn) aggressively and converting the passer without hesitation.
  • Resourceful tactics. Forks (e.g. 19.Qxa4! in the same game) and tactical swindles pop up often; your eye for double-attacks is good for your rating range.
  • Practical clock handling. You usually reach move 30 with ~4-5 minutes left, giving yourself time to finish the game instead of flagging.

2. Main improvement targets

  1. Opening discipline.
    • Many games start with off-beat moves like 2.Bd3, 2.Be2 or 2.f3. They aren’t losing by force, but they concede the centre for free.
    • In losses to nvirel you spent four tempi with the same minor pieces yet never challenged Black’s pawn chain.
    Goal: follow simple opening rules (two pawns in the centre, knights before bishops, castle by move 8-10).
  2. King safety.
    In several defeats you delayed castling or opened your own king with g- and f-pawns (e.g. 1…g5?! in your win vs AmpunPakdhe2 worked, but backfired as Black in other games).
    Drill: After every opponent move ask, “If I move this pawn, can my king still castle safely in three moves?”
  3. Calculation depth.
    Example from the loss below: you played 19.Re7? without noticing …Qxe7 and had no follow-up.


    Exercise: Solve 20 tactical puzzles per day; force yourself to visualise at least three ply beyond the capture you’d like to play.
  4. Endgame conversion.
    You win when far ahead, but some endings last longer than necessary. In the win vs uhte1 you mated on move 46; the Q+R vs bare king mate could have come 8-10 moves earlier with correct technique.
    Plan: practise basic mates (K+Q vs K, K+R vs K, two-pawn races) until you can finish in <30 seconds.

3. Opening kit – two solid blueprints

As White

• Try the Italian Game: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.c3 Nf6 5.d4.
• Benefits: fits your attacking style yet keeps your king safe behind c2-d2-e1 minor pieces.

As Black vs 1.e4

• Keep playing 1…e5 but choose a reliable reply such as the Petrov (already in your repertoire). Study 10 model games that reach a calm middlegame so you don’t feel forced to launch gimmicky pawn storms.

As Black vs 1.d4

• The Queen’s Gambit Declined gives straightforward development: 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Nf3 Be7 5.Bf4 O-O.

4. Weekly training routine (≈4 hrs)

  • ⏱️ 90 min tactics ― mix of “puzzle rush” for fun + rated puzzles for depth.
  • 📚 60 min opening study ― annotate your own games; replace questionable moves with book moves and understand why.
  • ♟️ 30 min endgame fundamentals ― follow a “100 endgames you must know” checklist.
  • 🎯 At least 2 rapid games with post-game self-review (10 min each for analysis).

5. Quick mental checklist

  1. King safe? (castle / pawn shield intact)
  2. Pieces developed? (all minors active, rooks connected)
  3. Tactics checked? (loose pieces, back-rank)
  4. Plan chosen? (target weak pawn, open file, create passed pawn)

Stick to this structure for the next 30 games and your rating should climb smoothly beyond 400. Feel free to ping me with any positions you find tricky. Good luck and enjoy the journey!



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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 138 281 544 400
2024 569
Rating by Year20242025569281YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 159W / 125L / 16D 146W / 153L / 7D 58.3
2024 0W / 0L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 30.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 71 36 31 4 50.7%
Amar Gambit 43 19 22 2 44.2%
Amazon Attack 43 26 15 2 60.5%
Australian Defense 42 25 13 4 59.5%
Scandinavian Defense 27 16 11 0 59.3%
Barnes Defense 26 13 13 0 50.0%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 24 12 12 0 50.0%
Petrov's Defense 23 13 10 0 56.5%
Modern 22 11 11 0 50.0%
French Defense 20 11 8 1 55.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 8 5 3 0 62.5%
East Indian Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Modern 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Philidor Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Bishop's Opening 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Barnes Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Center Game 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Australian Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bishop's Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Modern 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Alekhine Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 2
Losing 9 0