Eric Lawson - International Master aka deathkni_g_ht
Eric Lawson is not your average chess player; they're an International Master with a reputation for lively blitz battles and cunning tactics. Known online as deathkni_g_ht, Eric has been slicing through ranks with a style that mixes dogged defense with explosive attacks. They're the kind of player who can win on time, win by resignation, or just outwit you in a dazzling checkmate – often before you’ve had your coffee.
Career Highlights & Stats
- Peak blitz rating of 2763 in August 2024 – that’s practically rocket fuel on a chessboard.
- Impressive bullet peak rating of 2580, proving speed is just as lethal as strategy.
- Rapid rating peaking at 2485, because slow and steady isn’t always their game.
- Daily chess peak at 2002, showing even in long games, Eric means business.
Playing Style & Personality
With an 86.79% comeback rate, Eric refuses to go quietly into the night. Losing a piece? No worries, because their win rate after such setbacks hovers near 50%, making them the terrier of the chess world—relentless and tenacious.
Eric’s games tend to be long affairs with an average of 77 moves for victories and even more for losses, suggesting a deep love for intricate endgames (and possibly a penchant for dramatic flair). Their endgame frequency stands tall at 85.46% – if you see Eric still battling past move 50, prepare for a psychological marathon.
Early resignation rate is a polite 0.26%. They don't quit easily, but when they do, you better believe it’s with style or a reason worthy of a chess novel.
Opening Secrets
Eric’s main weapon in blitz games is the enigmatic Top Secret opening, boasting a 52.01% win rate after nearly 10,000 games! Other fan favorites include the Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation with a sharp 80% success rate and the Sicilian Defense scoring a solid 70%.
In bullet, Eric shines with the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation, winning every single game they've tried it in – bulletproof, in every sense.
Time to Play
While some players prefer morning coffee games, Eric's best hours are surprisingly early – around 5 AM their chess senses peak. Night owls beware!
Erics' best days for winning are Thursday and Wednesday, possibly because midweek chess is the ultimate sanity saver.
Recent Battles
In a recent "Live Chess" game, Eric executed a masterful victory with white in the Slav Defense, culminating in a resignation by their opponent after a tactical onslaught. Against "Dohani," the final moves showed precision and flair – a move 35 pawn capture followed by a calm exf4 sealed the deal.
Yet, even legends have off days: in a swift loss to "Eivissa," Eric found themselves checkmated after a Modern Defense duel. Such is the life of a fierce competitor – exhilarating wins and humbling defeats.
Notable Opponents
Eric’s fiercest rivalries include frequent matches with rasan04 (42 clashes), omeed_87, and ggmorrow. Despite the fierce battles, Eric’s overall blitz record boasts more wins than losses (5,287 wins vs. 4,200 losses), showing a strong grip on competitive consistency.
Anecdote
It’s rumored that Eric once won a bullet game while brewing tea, answering emails, and brainstorming a business plan simultaneously – true proof that some chess players operate on a different plane of multitasking.
If chess was a blockbuster movie, Eric Lawson would be the unpredictable hero with a few surprises in their opening repertoire and a flair for theatrical endgames.