About Chris Lively (ArchonSeverus)
Chris Lively — online handle ArchonSeverus — is a blitz-loving chess player who treats the 5|0 clock like a sprint with occasional marathon-endgames. A prolific blitz competitor (thousands of games), Chris mixes cheeky opening choices with surprisingly patient endgame technique. Preferred time control: Blitz — quick instincts, deep-ish endings.
Quick snapshot: a grinder who bounces back well (high comeback rate), plays long decisive games on average, and is happiest when the clock ticks down and the board gets quiet.
Playing Style & Tendencies
Chris combines tactical opportunism with stubborn endgame play — expect lots of long fights and an appetite for complex middlegames.
- Preferred time control: Blitz (fast, intuitive, entertaining).
- Endgame frequency: 60.45% — many games reach simplified, technical phases.
- Avg moves per win: 62.3; avg moves per loss: 57.4 — wins tend to be longer, patient affairs.
- Early resignation rate: 3.2% — generally fights on.
- Comback rate (after worse positions): 84.32% — never count this player out.
- Psychological quirks: Best time of day to play — 10:00. Tilt factor is noticeable (12) — be kind if you beat him in a hurry.
Openings & Preferences
Chris loves unorthodox and sharp systems as much as solid defenses. He fields an eclectic mix on both colors and gets creative early.
- Signature white choices: Amazon Attack (he plays it a lot), Amar Gambit.
- Black favorites: Philidor Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, and surprisingly effective uses of the Barnes Defense.
- Blitz opening highlights: Amazon Attack (~354 games), Australian Defense (~230 games), Barnes Opening: Walkerling (~225 games).
- Notable tendencies: plays aggressive sideline gambits like the Blackburne Shilling and Amar Gambit — entertaining for spectators, educational for opponents.
Memorable Streaks & Opponents
Chris has seen hot streaks and cold streaks — typical of an active blitz player.
- Longest winning streak: 12 games.
- Longest losing streak: 12 games.
- Current winning streak (recent): 2 games.
- Most-played opponents include: paulstpierre (10 games), raul6494 (7), cappertc (7), techvette (7) — with a solid 6–1 record vs techvette.
Trends, Stamina & Clock Management
Chris is a blitz specialist whose numbers show a slight edge in speed-play and resilience:
- Strength-adjusted win rates: Blitz ~50.25% (slightly positive).
- Win rate by hour: some perfect-looking samples at low-sample hours — best results often mid-morning (10:00) and late night.
- Termination habits: most results come from decisive games rather than tablebase checkmates.
Fun Facts & Interactive Samples
For those who like to study a player rather than just spectacle:
- Peak blitz rating: 1183 (2024-06-05)
- Favorite quirky openings include the Barnes family of lines and the ever-entertaining Blackburne Shilling.
- Example game to inspect (quick tactical scuffle + long ending):
Want to replay one of the classic rivalries? Check the profile of a frequent opponent: paulstpierre
Why Follow Chris?
If you like games that swing, unexpected opening choices, and stubborn endgames that drag past move 60, Chris (ArchonSeverus) is your cup of tea. He’s a reminder that blitz can be both wild and instructive — and occasionally poetic when a gambit blooms into a long technical win.
- Play him if you enjoy tactical fireworks followed by endgame lessons.
- Expect the unexpected: Barnes Defense, Amazon Attack, and an enthusiasm for offbeat gambits.