Profile Summary: dirk_lacour
Meet dirk_lacour, a tenacious chess enthusiast whose passion for the 64 squares is matched only by his curiosity about obscure openings. With a rapid peak rating of 843 and a daily peak soaring to 1125 (achieved at the dawn of 2023), dirk_lacour has shown steady improvement, especially in daily games where he’s played over 150 matches.
Playing Style & Stats
Preferring to keep rivals guessing with a "Top Secret" opening that yields a quirky 50% win rate in rapid and a more respectable 60% in daily games, dirk_lacour also sports a 100% win rate with the Vienna Game (when the stars align, of course). Known for a balanced combination of patience (average ~43 moves in wins) and resilience (52% comeback rate after losing material), he’s the kind of player who doesn’t give up without a fight.
White pieces bring him a 55.26% success rate, but the black side is even sweeter, with a 61.18% win rate. Not one to fall into the tilt trap (tilt factor: just 5), dirk_lacour seems to keep his cool — except perhaps when opponents resort to sneaky time scrambles, where timeout wins form nearly a third of his victories.
Noteworthy Highlights
- Longest winning streak: 9 games (a streak worthy of a standing ovation!)
- Favored game time: 1 AM — when masterminding brilliance or perhaps building tolerance for sleep deprivation
- Favorite opponent: “lacourrr” with an impressive 88% win rate against them (friendly rivalry or lucky streak?)
Recent Battles
In a recent thrilling daily game, dirk_lacour secured a checkmate victory against DeeBlack80 using the classic Vienna Game, showcasing sharp tactics and creative queen maneuvers. Despite a few setbacks — such as a tough loss to Hectorfieramosca in a Scotch Variation skirmish — dirk’s persistence never wavers.
Chess Persona
A bit of an enigma with a penchant for “Top Secret” openings and a solid endgame approach (engaging in endgames over 50% of his wins), dirk_lacour is the kind of player who’s in it for the joy, the challenge, and the occasional bragging rights. Expect a mix of strategic depth, a hint of unpredictability, and perhaps a few laughs along the way — after all, chess is serious business, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun checkmating your friends!
