Quang Long Le - International Master
Known in the chess realms as a tactical virtuoso and merciless blitz battler, Quang Long Le has proudly earned the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE.
Career Highlights
Starting with a humble blitz rating of 1412 in 2012, Quang rapidly (pun intended) ascended the ranks to surpass the 2700 milestone in blitz by the mid-2020s, peaking at an impressive 2790 in 2024. Bullet chess? No problem. Quang has danced across the board at lightning speed, boasting a bullet peak rating of 2773 in 2024. Rapid chess, the more thoughtful sibling, sees Quang comfortably seated above 2100.
Playing Style & Strengths
With a penchant for long, grueling games (average moves per win over 80!), Quang Long Le thrives in complex endgames, showcasing an astounding 84.84% frequency of endgames in competitive play. An optimist at heart, this IM never gives up — check the comeback rate of nearly 90% and a staggering 97.63% win rate after losing a piece. One-sided losses are a rarity, clocking in at just about 2.42%.
The Mental Game
While Quang Long Le’s psychological tilt factor hovers modestly at 11, they occasionally channel the "chess ninja syndrome," turning near defeats into dazzling victories. Their propensity to resign early is quite low (2.34%), proving resilience, patience, and the hunger for long battles.
Performance & Records
In blitz, Quang holds an impressive record of over 3,500 wins to just under 3,000 losses, often rocking a solid win rate above 50% in tens of thousands of games. Notably, Quang enjoys a secret weapon opening strategy known only as "Top Secret" which yields a win rate of over 51% in blitz, and an even higher 61% in rapid encounters.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 40 games — that's like winning a mini-tournament without breaking a sweat!
- Known opponents beware: Quang has a 100% win rate against several rivals — no mercy there!
- Peak blitz ratings often come late at night — hours around 11 PM to 1 AM seem to be Quang's magic time.
Whether strafing speedily through bullet games or unravelling complex endgames in blitz, Quang Long Le is a force to be reckoned with on the 64 squares — a master strategist with the heart of a champion and the spirit of a chipmunk (username: chipmunknau) darting through the forest of chess battles.