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leo

Username: chicagocab

Location: Netanya

Playing Since: 2012-08-22 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1626
120W / 60L / 7D
Rapid: 1784
98W / 43L / 7D
Blitz: 1686
2422W / 2259L / 385D
Bullet: 1530
34316W / 33816L / 3188D

Leo: The Phantom of the Pawnshop

Leo, also known in the chess trenches as chicagocab, is a resilient and fiercely competitive player whose relentless passion for the game is only matched by his tendency to keep us guessing with many "Top Secret" openings. He’s the kind of player who thrives in the bullet and blitz arenas, boasting peak ratings of 1873 in bullet and an impressive 1834 in blitz over recent years, fiercely battling through thousands of games without losing his cool – well, at least not too often!

With an impressive comeback rate of 91.92%, Leo refuses to go down without a fight, often turning the tables after losing a piece with a perfect 100% win rate in such scenarios. His psychological stamina is equally commendable, with a tilt factor of just 14, showing that he keeps his head when pawns start flying.

His playing style? Marathon matches. Averaging about 76 moves whether he wins or loses, Leo definitely prefers an epic saga over a quick mate. And with 86.87% frequency in endgames, he’s clearly not shy about mixing it up right till the bitter, checkmated end.

Leo’s love for chess is evident not only in his numbers but also in his sheer volume of play: over 30,000 bullet games across five years. While his win rate hovers just under 50% in bullet and blitz, this is no ordinary run-of-the-mill player; it’s a gladiator preparing for the battlefield with every click of the mouse.

Though his daily and rapid ratings are slightly lower, he made a stealthy improvement in daily chess in 2025, hitting a peak rating of 1626. It seems Leo is always evolving, adapting, and maybe plotting that next secret opening to stash away his opponents.

Fun fact: he’s faced mattin3min 109 times! Talk about a rivalry. Leo’s current winning streak rests at an ominous zero but don’t be fooled — his longest winning streak reached a formidable 13 games, reminding us all that when in form, Leo is a force to be reckoned with. Oh, and his win rates against various opponents range wildly, from absolute domination at 100% to some unfortunate people stuck at 0%. Rest assured, Leo’s unpredictable chess mood will always keep opponents on their toes.

In short, Leo isn’t just a chess player; he’s a strategic maestro with a flair for the dramatic, a warrior who’s nearly invincible after a setback, and someone who can turn an ordinary game into a legendary clash. Just don’t underestimate him — or you might find yourself on the wrong side of a bulletstorm checkmate.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
lykos96 1W / 0L / 0D
maestraciucciu 1W / 0L / 0D
jc082130 1W / 0L / 0D
shatmankm 0W / 0L / 1D
filipotorcuato 1W / 0L / 0D
ndv67 1W / 1L / 0D
latinloverbenja 3W / 3L / 0D
izybadugi 3W / 0L / 0D
allan_ns 0W / 1L / 0D
sabotatore 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
mattin3min 58W / 43L / 8D
darth_lex 40W / 32L / 8D
yanoestoyenmipeak 35W / 36L / 2D
pollastro_nordista 44W / 27L / 1D
shekinahrg 34W / 34L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1647 1817 1626
2024 1634 1748
2023 1668 1834 1784 1491
2022 1707 1752 1758
2021 1814 1634 1636 1498
Rating by Year2021202220232024202518341491YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1019W / 989L / 70D 951W / 1045L / 78D 74.3
2024 2582W / 2454L / 199D 2325W / 2654L / 251D 77.1
2023 3242W / 3016L / 302D 3068W / 3191L / 308D 77.0
2022 1304W / 1231L / 150D 1246W / 1315L / 117D 80.2
2021 2129W / 1783L / 220D 1934W / 2029L / 177D 79.0

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 38697 18521 18445 1731 47.9%
Modern Defense with 88 49 37 2 55.7%
Grob Opening 72 31 40 1 43.1%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation 25 10 15 0 40.0%
Sicilian Defense Hyperaccelerated Dragon Fianchetto Pterodactyl Defense 22 9 12 1 40.9%
Reti Opening Kingside Fianchetto Variation 20 7 10 3 35.0%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 20 9 11 0 45.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense 20 8 11 1 40.0%
Kings Fianchetto Opening 19 9 10 0 47.4%
Grob Opening Grob Gambit 19 8 11 0 42.1%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 108 54 45 9 50.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 50 27 20 3 54.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 3
Losing 14 0