lam chu van

Lam Chu Van (Username: cvhdv)

Meet Lam Chu Van, aka cvhdv, a rapid chess warrior whose rating journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride through the chessboard jungles of 2025! Starting the year with humble beginnings at a 232 rating, lam swiftly climbed the ranks, peaking an impressive 482 in May. (Yes, that’s higher than most of us on a Monday morning!)

Career Highlights & Playstyle

With over 460 rapid games under the belt and a near even win/loss record of 227 wins to 200 losses, Van proves to be as resilient as a knight stuck in a corner. A tactical comeback specialist, cvhdv boasts a striking 73% comeback rate, turning seemingly lost positions around faster than you can say “checkmate.” Not one to give up easily, though a tilt factor of 8 means even the most stoic players have their “oops” moments.

Van has a preference for oracles like the Philidor Defense and the Queen’s Pawn Opening – Chigorin Variation, where win rates soar above 59%! Scandinavian Defense is also a trusted ally, achieving a 50% win rate there — solid enough to make opponents think twice before diving in.

Quirks on the Board

• Average moves per win: 54 - patience is a virtue, and so is wearing out your opponent.
• Average moves per loss: 57 - even in defeat, games drag on like the last piece of pizza at a party.
• Checkmates and resignations split wins about 50/50, proving that cvhdv knows when to push for glory or fold ’em gracefully.

Timing & Trends

Van’s best hour? 4 PM sharp - an hour when the chessboard gods smile, and creativity flows. So, if you want to catch cvhdv off guard, try very early morning or late night sessions when the win rate dips!

Recent Battles

Recent victories have been as spectacular as a tactical fireworks display, including a memorable checkmate against budhram2 in just 21 moves during a tense 10-minute rapid encounter. Though losses at the hands of strong opponents like hotaefa and ekate123 happened by checkmate, it only sharpens Van’s resolve.

Summary

Lam Chu Van is a spirited rapid chess player whose games offer a thrilling mix of resilience, tactical surprises, and just the right dash of unpredictability. Whether swooping in with a comeback or holding firm in endgames, cvhdv is a name to watch - and beat - on the digital 64 squares.