Laurent Denis CM

Laurent Denis – Candidate Master Extraordinaire

Meet Laurent Denis, or as the chess circles fondly know him, aldebaran52. Awarded the prestigious title of Candidate Master by FIDE, Laurent has carved a remarkable path through the blitz and rapid chess arenas with a mix of gritty determination, clever tactics, and just a splash of stubborn grit.

Laurent’s chess journey is a rollercoaster ride through time, starting from humble beginnings with a Blitz rating just over 1300 back in 2013, ramping up steadily to peak performance levels touching an astonishing 2354 in Blitz and a stunning 2534 in Rapid by 2023–2024. That’s like going from a weekend warrior to a grandmaster in your own right (well, almost).

His playing style? Oh, Laurent’s no quitter—resigning early is a rarity at just under 1%, preferring scrappy endgames that stretch on well past 70 moves on average. This chess gladiator thrives in endgame battles, showing off impressive tactical awareness with a jaw-dropping 90% comeback rate after falling behind. When life takes a piece, Laurent takes it back, thank you very much.

Psychological resilience? Check. With a tilt factor of 15, Laurent knows when to shake off a bad move and keep calm; plus, mornings at 7 AM bring his A-game—an hour where the mind is sharpest and the pawns obey like clockwork. And for those wondering about his mood on different days? Thursdays and Saturdays are his lucky charm, boasting the highest win rates.

Laurent’s rivalry record reads like a medieval saga: undefeated against HippopotameCurieux and galart, but less fortunate versus some tough cookies like rivalbu, showing that even Candidate Masters have their dragons to slay.

Known for juggling over 200 games per month recently, Laurent is as prolific as a chess-playing Energizer Bunny, with a total of 769 wins in blitz alone - not bad considering the 903 losses and 76 draws that make up a colorful, battle-tested career. He's built resilience from a longest losing streak of 15 games but bounced back with equally impressive winning streaks, including an epic 9-game run.

When Laurent isn’t busy flexing his chess muscles online, he might just be perfecting that winning smirk we all wish we had after checkmating an opponent. His recent victories showcase a deep understanding of closed Sicilian and Alekhine’s Defense, proving he’s ready for both quiet strategizing and wild tactical storms.

"Chess is not only a game but a battlefield for the mind – and Laurent Denis is a seasoned commander who knows how to maneuver every pawn, knight, and bishop like a true tactician!"