About Elie_Leb_33
Elie_Leb_33 is a chess enthusiast who has mastered the art of blitz and rapid chess with a touch of bullet flair. Known for their tactical acumen and a penchant for the Alapin Sicilian Defense and the classic Ruy Lopez, Elie consistently strikes fear into the hearts of opponents before the clock even ticks down.
Rating Highlights
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1940 (Feb 2024) – practically Grandmaster territory for weekend warriors!
- Peak Blitz Rating: 1909 (Dec 2023) – lightning-fast calculation meets solid strategy.
- Bullet Rating Peak: 1889 (Dec 2023) – showing that Elie is no slouch even when time is measured in heartbeats!
Playing Style
A fierce competitor with a 64.79% endgame frequency, Elie plays deep and loves to grind out wins, averaging around 63 moves per victory. White or Black, their winning rates are impressively close: 75.31% with the White pieces and 73.65% with Black – clearly comfortable in both camps. Their comeback skill is truly something to behold, bouncing back with a 72.31% success rate when the tides turn and even winning over 70% of games after losing a piece.
Favorite Openings
Elie’s opening repertoire is robust and battle-tested. Some crowd favorites include:
- Alapin Sicilian Defense – 80.95% win rate in blitz, a sharp choice that keeps opponents on their toes.
- King’s Gambit Accepted (Schallopp Defense) – 83.33% blitz win rate, embracing wild and fiery tactics.
- Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense – a solid classic with an 82.35% blitz win rate.
- Philidor Defense – a near-perfect 93.33% rapid win rate — Elie’s secret weapon?
Recent Performance
The most recent games prove that Elie is always on the offensive, ending matches with stylish checkmates and victories on time. Whether crushing opponents in rapid or blitz formats, Elie's ability to outthink and outlast rivals stands out — even when the clock gets dangerously low.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Longest winning streak: an eye-popping 32 games – someone forgot to tell Elie to take a break!
- Best time to play: the early bird catches the pawn – 6 AM is prime tactical time.
- Early resignation rate is just 0.46%, which means Elie rarely gives up – the king fights to the death.
- A tilt factor of 4 means Elie keeps calm even if the knights jump around unpredictably.
In short, Elie_Leb_33 is the player who blends strategic wisdom with tactical fireworks, a resilient competitor who likes to leave opponents with both a chess lesson and a healthy dose of respect.