Austin Liu (aIlopatricalIy) - National Master Extraordinaire
Meet Austin Liu, better known in the chess realm by the enigmatic username aIlopatricalIy. Austin has proudly earned the prestigious title of National Master, a testament to their dogged determination, tactical wizardry, and ability to make pawns dance like they’re auditioning for Swan Lake.
Austin’s journey through the 64 squares is a thrilling saga of many battles — quick-witted, sharp, and occasionally dramatic. With a peak blitz rating soaring at an impressive 2336 and a rapid high of 2221, this player knows how to juggle speed and strategy like a grandmaster circus performer.
They have a mixed relationship with bullet chess — blazing through with a peak rating of 2068, but sometimes even the fastest fingers can't prevent an epic underdog tale from unfolding (like when the bullet win streak hit 19 wins out of 21 games - pretty scary, right?).
Playing Style & Stats
- Win Rate: Consistently solid across formats with a notable rapid win rate of 52.5% using “Unknown Opening” strategies — apparently Austin likes to keep their enemies guessing!
- Endgame Guru: Played an endgame in over 90% of their games — patience is a virtue, and Austin has it in buckets.
- Comeback Kid: An incredible 87.88% comeback rate after going down a piece, making them the Swiss Army knife of resilience.
- Best Time to Play: Apparently around 6 PM, when the chess gods shine brightest on Austin’s pieces.
- Average Moves Per Win: About 87 moves — so if you're planning a marathon, Austin’s games will keep you entertained well past dinner.
Memorable Games & Opponents
Austin holds a particularly fierce rivalry with gmalex1971, having contested 12 games and currently maintaining a rough edge (win rate around 8.33%). They also boast perfect records against multiple opponents like duolingo_is_under_u and hugesubtlecrystal, proving Austin’s ability to consistently handle challengers with a mix of grace and grit.
Their latest spectacular victory came via resignation in a Ruy Lopez Cozio Defense encounter, where Austin, wielding the white pieces, masterminded a relentless attack forcing their opponent to throw in the towel. The final position looked like a chessboard on fire — in a good way.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 12 games — that's cooler than a cold iced tea on a hot chess day.
- Zero early resignations: Austin fights to the bitter end, because quitting is for quitters.
- Known for a psychological tilt factor of just 3 — basically Zen Master meets Chess Gladiator.
All in all, Austin Liu is a force to reckon with on the chessboard: part tactician, part strategist, part magician, and all heart. If you dare challenge them online, be ready for a battle that might last longer than your last Netflix binge.
Check out Austin’s most recent win here!
