Player Profile: Женя Лебедянцуй (Username: ardm4)
Женя Лебедянцуй, known in the chess universe by the handle ardm4, is a spirited rapid and blitz competitor whose chess journey reads like a rollercoaster ride—full of ups, downs, and the occasional spectacular tactical fireworks.
Career Highlights & Style
Peaking at a rapid rating of 1064 in March 2021 and a blitz best of 255 in May 2025, Женя shows a tenacious fighting spirit, mastering a variety of openings but showing particular affection for the Three Knights Opening, King's Pawn Opening, and Center Game. With win rates topping 60% in some openings like the Three Knights and Center Game, the approach is flexible, mixing classic strategies with a touch of surprise. Not one to shy away from challenges, Женя’s average moves per win hover around 52, illustrating a patient buildup rather than all-out blitzkrieg.
Playing Personality
Known for a 63% comeback rate after a piece loss, Женя embodies resilience; when the chips are down, they’re just getting started. However, an early resignation rate of 14.5% hints at a pragmatic mind that knows when to cut losses and plan the next game. In fast-timed games, mid-evening hours and around 23:00 seem to unlock their best performance—when the stars align and the brain switches to chess beast mode.
Stats & Streaks
- Total Rapid games: Nearly 700 games with 304 wins, 332 losses, and 28 draws.
- Longest winning streak: A solid 9 games, proving Женя has fire in the belly!
- Longest losing streak: Also a tough 8 games, reminding us that even the best have their off days.
Opening Preferences & Performance
In rapid games, Женя is a fan of various openings, notably:
- King's Pawn Opening (44% win rate): A classic choice that balances attack and defense.
- King's Pawn Opening King's Knight Variation (52.5% win rate): A slightly sharper system favored in their toolkit.
- Three Knights Opening & Center Game (both 60% win rate): Favorites with an aggressive twist.
Memorable Battle
One recent rapid victory demonstrated Женя’s fearless attacking style: diving into complex tactics with sacrifices like Nxf7+ and winning by checkmate after relentless pressure. Feel free to review the game here, where bold moves and strategic calm combined for a beautiful finish.
Fun Facts
- Even though Женя occasionally struggles against higher-rated opponents (only a 17% win rate against stronger players), they dominate matches against underdogs with a whopping 75% win rate.
- Chess isn't just a hobby – it’s a mental marathon. Average games last around 50 moves for a win, showing a mentality that loves deep, strategic battles over quick knockouts.
- Psychological tilt rate is impressively low at 8%, so don’t expect Женя to rage quit after a nasty blunder—they’ll come back swinging.
Summary
Женя Лебедянцуй is the perfect mix of a scrappy underdog and strategic tactician. Whether grinding in rapid or darting in blitz, they bring heart, humor, and unexpected cleverness to the board. Opponents beware: behind that humble rating lies a player capable of turning the tables in an instant. As Женя’s record shows, patience, resilience, and a penchant for the Three Knights Opening make them a memorable and formidable friend... or foe!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| bhat123shahu | 4W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| fredee605 | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| mk_2077 | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| fluffyturtle416 | 0W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| sbewaji | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106 | 569 | ||
| 2024 | 383 | |||
| 2021 | 710 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 118W / 107L / 7D | 114W / 107L / 12D | 54.3 |
| 2024 | 12W / 22L / 0D | 9W / 23L / 2D | 47.1 |
| 2021 | 77W / 88L / 7D | 80W / 91L / 7D | 48.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 112 | 53 | 53 | 6 | 47.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 44 | 25 | 17 | 2 | 56.8% |
| Center Game | 31 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 51.6% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 28 | 10 | 17 | 1 | 35.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 26 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 42.3% |
| Scotch Game | 21 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Three Knights Opening | 20 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 55.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 20 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 45.0% |
| Four Knights Game Italian Variation | 19 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 47.4% |
| Four Knights Game | 19 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 42.1% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game Italian Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Scandinavian Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Berlin Rio Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game Scotch Variation Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Center Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Danish Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 0 |
| Losing | 8 | 1 |