Lidia Codo

Lidia Codo - The Calculating Chess Connoisseur

Known online as absconso, Lidia Codo is a rapid chess aficionado who embraces bold openings and tactical flair. With over 2,400 rapid games played across 2024 and 2025, Lidia has experienced the exhilarating rollercoaster of wins, losses, and draws that every passionate chess player knows well.

Rating and Style

Peaking at a rapid rating of 562 in early 2024 before a slight dip to 311 in 2025, Lidia proves that in chess — as in life — ups and downs are part of the journey. Her penchant for the Van t Kruijs Opening (over 1,000 games!) showcases a love for offbeat and unorthodox openings, often catching opponents off guard. This opening isn’t for the faint-hearted, much like her willingness to sacrifice a knight early for positional advantage — just ask anyone lucky enough to face her infamous 4. Nxf7!

Playing Characteristics

• Average Moves per Win: 53 - a true marathon mindset, proving patience pays.
• Average Moves per Loss: 55 — because sometimes you just want to drag your opponent through every twist and turn!
• Endgames Enthusiast: Engages in endgames over half the time, showing stamina and determination.
• Tactical Awareness: An astounding 100% win rate after losing a piece — proof that Lidia turns setbacks into comebacks like a chess ninja.
• Longest Winning Streak: 11 games — a streak that would make even Garry Kasparov raise an eyebrow.

Psychology & Fun Facts

With a tilt factor of 16, Lidia keeps her cool better than most when the board gets heated. Interestingly, she enjoys a slightly better win rate at midnight (56%) — maybe she’s powered by late-night snacks or moonlight inspiration.

Whether playing White or Black, Lidia keeps opponents guessing with nearly equal success, proving she's a chess chameleon at heart.

Recent Highlights

In a recent thrilling win, Lidia unleashed a daring Ng5 knight sacrifice followed by a swift and relentless attack, demonstrating that bravery sometimes trumps convention on the chessboard.

Despite the occasional loss, Lidia’s resilience shines through — always eager for the next game and the chance to turn the tide.

Battle-Tested Opponents

Lidia’s encounters with regular adversaries often read like epic sagas — some with less-than-stellar outcomes (we see you, ronald2g), and others where she’s scored a clean 100% (looking at you, aleonevie, emmaclairep, and many more). Clearly, she's got her fan club and challengers alike!

In Summary

Lidia Codo is that player who’s as comfortable launching audacious sacrifices as she is grinding down opponents in lengthy endgames. A player to watch, with humor, grit, and a hearty dose of chesscraft that keeps the game exciting and unpredictable. You’re never just playing against Lidia — you’re stepping into a wild, strategic adventure where anything can happen and often does.