Christian Lawson (christian77) - Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire
Christian Lawson, known online as christian77, has been quietly weaving complex webs on the chessboard since at least 2010. While not quite a grandmaster yet, Christian's dedication and quirky playing style have left a notable impression in the world of casual and rapid chess.
Starting with modest beginnings, Christian's blitz rating once soared to a respectable 1337 in 2010 – not too shabby for a player who probably still sometimes mistakes their queen for a rook. Over the years, his rapid chess rating peaked at an admirable 1442 in 2024, proving that patience and practice pay off, even if the occasional losing streak tries to convince him otherwise.
Speaking of streaks, Christian's longest winning streak was a solid 10 games. The current streak? Let’s just say it’s a classic case of “chess, like life, is full of ups and downs.” With rapid games numbering over 2,500, he’s amassed slightly more losses than wins but remains obstinately optimistic — after all, losing is just winning in disguise (or so he tells himself).
Christian’s tactical awareness is nothing short of impressive. With a comeback rate near 78% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, he clearly has a knack for turning the tables when the chips are down. His average game length of about 60 moves shows he enjoys marathon battles rather than quick skirmishes — or perhaps just likes pushing pawns painfully one step at a time.
Though his bullet rating hovers at the, shall we say, "fashionably slow" speed of 566 max, Christian’s patience and perseverance make him a formidable rapid and blitz competitor. His psychological tilt factor of 10 suggests he’s fairly resilient — ready to dust off after a blunder and charge back into battle. And let’s not forget his early resignation foul rate of just under 4%, meaning he rarely gives up without a fight.
A lover of the "Top Secret" opening with a win rate hovering just under 50%, Christian keeps his opponents guessing – or probably just keeps them guessing himself as much as anyone else. His favorite opponents are a mixed bag, ranging from those he’s brushed aside with 100% win rates, to a few pesky rivals who’ve scored clean wins against him. But hey, variety is the spice of life, right?
When not battling on the 64 squares, Christian likely enjoys a good laugh, a bit of friendly banter, and probably wondering how many times one can say “just one more game” before bedtime genuinely arrives.
