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Witold Klepek CM

Username: wiciu492k

Location: Kraków

Playing Since: 2017-01-10 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2376
97W / 55L / 12D
Blitz: 2556
5617W / 4641L / 685D
Bullet: 2543
1130W / 975L / 106D

Witold Klepek - Candidate Master Extraordinaire

Witold Klepek, known in the chess realm by the auspicious handle wiciu492k, has boldly earned the prestigious title of Candidate Master from FIDE. This honor is no small feat, marking Witold as a fierce competitor with a knack for seeing the critical moments others might miss — or at least confusing them with some creative openings.

Since 2017, Witold has tangoed fiercely on the 64 squares primarily in Blitz games, steadily climbing the ranks and reaching a peak rating of an impressive 2637 in May 2025. Quite the firecracker! His Bullet and Rapid ratings sport equally commendable peaks at 2566 and 2359 respectively.

Witold's style is a picturesque blend of patience and flair. With an average of nearly 73 moves per win, this is no bullet-rush blitzkrieg specialist but a thoughtful strategist who loves to dance deep into the endgame. And dance he does—his endgame frequency is nearly 74%, proving he’s in it for the long haul, not just quick tricks.

Don’t mistake Witold’s perseverance for stubbornness though. With a psychological tilt factor of 11, he’s shown the resilience of a seasoned gladiator who bounces back spectacularly after a setback, sporting a colossal 85.7% comeback rate when games look dire.

Favorite Openings and the Secret Sauce

Witold is a master of deception, wielding a secret arsenal including the Top Secret opening (don't ask, it’s classified!), alongside classics like the Sicilian Defense’s intricate variations and the Scotch Game. His win rate using these is no joke — around 57% in his signature lines in Blitz play.

Recent Battles

His recent triumphs include a dazzling victory over the enigmatic God-emperor-of-dun, executing an English Opening with surgical precision, forcing resignation at mere move 22. But hey, even masters like Witold face trials; a recent game saw him succumb to Haribo1978 in a hard-fought positional battle involving the Reti Opening.

Stats Worth Bragging About

  • Total Blitz Games Played: Over 11,000, with more wins than losses (5799 wins vs 4677 losses)
  • Longest Winning Streak: A blistering 35 consecutive wins – enough to give anyone chess fatigue!
  • Most Played Opponent: BugsBunny_22 with a near 94% win rate against them – talk about a rivalry!
  • Best Time to Challenge Witold: Early morning at 6:00 AM when his brain is at its freshest

Witold Klepek embodies the spirit of chess: relentless, cunning, and always ready to pull a rabbit out of the hat — or at least a knight fork. Whether you’re a budding amateur or just here for the memes, follow wiciu492k for a tour de force in strategic wizardry and amusing brilliancies on the board.


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Recent Performance Overview

Witold, your recent games show a solid understanding of various openings and good endgame technique. Your strength-adjusted win rate is approximately 49%, reflecting competitive play against similarly rated opponents. Over the last 6 months, your rating increased significantly by 203 points, which is an excellent improvement.

However, the last month showed a rating dip of 39 points, though your monthly trend slope is positive. Maintaining steady improvement despite fluctuations is important, and your 1-month slope of 9.19 suggests you are bouncing back after recent losses.

Opening Play

You have employed diverse openings such as the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, English Opening, and Sicilian Defense variations, which indicates flexibility. A few observations:

  • Early tactical exchanges (such as bishop captures and knight maneuvers) in openings often gave you favorable positions.
  • Watch for opportunities to control central squares more aggressively to avoid cramped positions.
  • Consider reinforcing your familiarity with the English Opening and Sicilian Defense family, as these appear frequently in your recent games.

Endgame and Middle Game Insights

Your games demonstrate strong endgame technique, with precise rook and pawn play leading to winning positions. For example:

  • Converting advantages in pawn structure into passed pawns and promoting them effectively.
  • Active king participation in the endgame, which is a key factor in winning critical pawn endgames.
  • Good use of tactical themes like forks and pins in the middle game to gain material or positional edge.

One area for improvement is maintaining time management to avoid losses on time. Several losses were by resignation or time, so faster decision-making could improve your bullet game results.

Constructive Tips for Continued Growth

  • Practice quick pattern recognition to enhance speed in bullet games without sacrificing accuracy.
  • Review critical positions from recent losses, particularly the ones against "Colorful_Houses," to identify tactical oversights or positional misunderstandings.
  • Work on maintaining composure under time pressure to reduce losses due to time.
  • Continue studying thematic pawn structures and endgame scenarios to deepen positional understanding.
  • Use your positive rating trend slopes as motivation — your progress over 3, 6, and 12 months is impressive.

Summary

Witold, your solid foundation in various openings, combined with sharp tactical skills and strong endgame play, puts you in a great position to continue climbing. Focus on refining your time management and sharpening your opening repertoire for bullet games. Keep leveraging your strong points, and your rating will continue its upward trajectory. Good luck!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
thecharlesbukowski 0W / 2L / 0D View
dennistheviking 0W / 4L / 0D View
Joost Michielsen 0W / 1L / 0D View
boris_compasso 1W / 0L / 0D View
kapsel123456789 0W / 1L / 0D View
rozentuzjazmowany 7W / 15L / 0D View
wildjoker2016 0W / 2L / 0D View
kuba_chess_22 14W / 1L / 1D View
menpos 1W / 0L / 0D View
gagusp 7W / 3L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
BugsBunny_22 40W / 2L / 1D View Games
szachownikp 30W / 5L / 1D View Games
Maciej Rytel 31W / 3L / 0D View Games
kacper_polishfighter 24W / 3L / 2D View Games
onlycastlethinkaboutit 20W / 5L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2500 2557 2349
2024 2344 2590 2283
2023 2346 2468
2022 2407 2303 2307
2021 2290 2401 1800
2020 2295 2338 1565
2019 2324
2018 2188 2313
2017 1983
Rating by Year20172018201920202021202220232024202525901565YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 988W / 642L / 117D 946W / 719L / 95D 79.5
2024 509W / 348L / 44D 486W / 360L / 51D 74.7
2023 426W / 345L / 42D 358W / 393L / 48D 77.7
2022 449W / 403L / 50D 434W / 429L / 49D 75.0
2021 511W / 322L / 56D 412W / 401L / 56D 74.4
2020 509W / 362L / 43D 438W / 389L / 66D 66.4
2019 191W / 173L / 30D 202W / 164L / 29D 77.4
2018 425W / 298L / 32D 390W / 314L / 35D 70.9
2017 46W / 27L / 6D 46W / 29L / 6D 74.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 555 299 242 14 53.9%
Scotch Game 554 337 180 37 60.8%
Caro-Kann Defense 450 245 179 26 54.4%
French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Chistyakov Defense 306 152 133 21 49.7%
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack 295 157 121 17 53.2%
French Defense 295 157 125 13 53.2%
Sicilian Defense 276 145 118 13 52.5%
French Defense: Burn Variation 249 135 103 11 54.2%
Modern 249 135 103 11 54.2%
Scandinavian Defense 245 135 96 14 55.1%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 232 124 93 15 53.5%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 142 81 56 5 57.0%
Barnes Defense 131 75 52 4 57.2%
Modern 107 53 50 4 49.5%
Australian Defense 103 52 42 9 50.5%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 96 52 40 4 54.2%
Czech Defense 94 52 39 3 55.3%
English Opening 85 51 31 3 60.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 70 45 23 2 64.3%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 68 41 23 4 60.3%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scotch Game 9 5 3 1 55.6%
Caro-Kann Defense 8 5 2 1 62.5%
Sicilian Defense 7 4 2 1 57.1%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 7 4 3 0 57.1%
French Defense: Burn Variation 6 2 4 0 33.3%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Scandinavian Defense 5 2 2 1 40.0%
Benko Gambit 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 35 0
Losing 11 3
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