Grandmaster Leon Livaic (aka Elsa167)
Meet Leon Livaic, a chess Grandmaster who casually crushes the 3000 rating barrier in blitz and bullet faster than you can say “checkmate.” Known online as Elsa167, Leon is a whirlwind on the board — a blend of tactical precision and relentless speed that usually leaves opponents scrambling for their pawns (and dignity).
Career Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: 3022 (December 2023) – because who needs 2800 when you can hit 3000+?
- Peak Bullet Rating: 3000 (October 2023) – flashing through positions like a chess superhero on caffeine.
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2356 (January 2024) – slower stuff? Sure, but still scary solid.
- Longest Winning Streak: An impressive 16 wins in a row, proving the phrase “on fire” was made for Leon.
- Comeback King: With an 86% comeback rate, losing a piece just means the game is getting interesting.
Playing Style & Personality
Leon’s games are a masterclass in patience and psychological warfare, finishing most wins by resignation after opponents realize they’ve walked into a strategic minefield. With an average of around 83 moves per victory, it’s clear Leon likes to keep the pressure on until the final curtain falls.
Early resignation rate? A humble 0.27%, which means Leon respects the grind but doesn’t suffer fools gladly. And tilt factor? A mere 15 — that’s about as zen as a Grandmaster gets, unless you’re watching them sipping coffee before the 5am sessions when they’re at their absolute best. (5:00 am appears to be prime time, apparently!)
Favorite Openings
Should you try to sneak a quick point off Leon, beware the King’s Indian Defense Makogonov Variation, in which they boast a 61.5% blitz win rate over 100+ games. The Queen’s Indian Defense Miles Variation is another secret weapon with an astonishing 72% win rate. Opponents have been known to quiver when they see the French Defense Exchange Variation come out; it’s almost as if Leon is saying, “You want tricky? I’ve got tricky.”
Online Persona & Stats
With over 3000 games played online across blitz and bullet formats, Leon’s experience is vast — and their win records impressive. A combined blitz and bullet tally shows well over 2,900 wins. They even manage to snag occasional victories at rapid despite treating it a bit like the slightly slower sibling no one asked for.
Recent Battles
Always keeping fans on their toes, Leon’s latest wins showcase elegant mastery over French and Reti openings, wrapping up games in style with timely resignations from opponents. But don’t count them out too quickly; even Grandmasters stumble, as seen in recent losses where a stubborn opponent finally cracked the code against their French Defense.
Fun Fact
Leon’s bullet stats suggest lightning reflexes, while their comeback rate proves brains and resilience. In other words, this is one Grandmaster who can both outrun and outthink you — often simultaneously.
“Chess isn’t just a game for Leon — it’s a fast-paced, 64-square battlefield where every move tells a story. And spoiler: Leon usually writes the happy ending.”