Ming Lu - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Ming Lu, a chess virtuoso who has aptly earned the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE. Ming’s chess journey reads like an epic saga filled with thrilling victories, narrow escapes, and a touch of puzzling finesse.
Starting from humble beginnings with a rapid rating just over 1100 in 2013, Ming swiftly navigated the ranks – climbing to a rapid peak near 2100 by 2019 and maintaining a strong presence near 1950 in recent years. Blitz and bullet have been the playgrounds where Ming really shines, boasting peaks well over 2300 and a remarkable bullet peak pushing beyond 2500 in 2021. If lightning fast reflexes and calculated risk-taking were an Olympic sport, Ming would undoubtedly be on the podium.
Known for bursts of brilliance, Ming holds a longest winning streak of 35 games—clearly not one to take the game lying down. The current streak of 7 wins proves Ming’s knack for staying hot and relentless. Tactical awareness is a strong suit too, with a comeback rate close to 58% and an impressive 78% win rate after losing a piece. When Ming loses a soldier on the board, it’s often just a ploy to lure you into a trap!
But don't be fooled by the serious titles and stats: Ming’s style includes a fair bit of early resignation (around 35%), probably just smartly dodging games that aren't worth the drama. Endgames come up often (about 48% of games), reflecting Ming's fondness for strategic battles stretching the nerves and testing precision.
Off the board, Ming is known by the username chesskid1220 and boasts an impeccable record against recent opponents, sweeping several players with a perfect 100% win rate. It’s safe to say Ming’s opponents tend to leave games wondering, “How did I just lose to an International Master again?”
Whether squeezing out wins in rapid, blitz, bullet, or daily, Ming Lu’s chess saga continues with relentless passion, strategic depth, and a sprinkle of chess wizardry that keeps fans and foes alike on their toes.