Laszlo Faludi (fallas) — Blitz Specialist
Laszlo Faludi, known online as fallas, is a veteran online chess competitor and a true blitz specialist. Over more than a decade of play he has logged tens of thousands of blitz games and honed a fast, tactical style that thrives under clock pressure. His preferred time control is Blitz and his online presence is defined by rapid decisions, creative opening choices, and a wicked sense of timing.
- Username: fallas
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Career blitz sample graph:
- Peak blitz rating:
Playing Style & Strengths
Laszlo plays like someone who enjoys confusing opponents more than filling out opening theory notes. His games often feature early piece activity, queen checks, and ambitious pawn play. He is especially comfortable when the clock is short and the tactics are sharp.
- Strengths: tactical awareness, comeback ability, high endgame frequency
- Typical game length: decisive games average about 64 to 67 moves, so do not expect ultrashort draws
- Common tactical trait: delivers checks frequently, with the queen as the most common checking piece
- Psychological note: best time of day to catch him at his peak is near 01:00
Career Highlights & Milestones
Laszlo has enjoyed long runs of play and big streaks that tell the story of persistence. He has recorded both impressive winning streaks and tough slumps, and his overall record in blitz shows a player who wins slightly more than he loses once strength is adjusted.
- Massive blitz experience: tens of thousands of blitz games with thousands of wins
- Longest winning streak recorded: 17 games
- Longest losing streak recorded: 16 games
- Notable rapid peak: a standout rapid peak occurred in 2020
- Sample memorable game: Epic Win vs icedevil
Openings and Repertoire
Laszlo favors lively, sometimes cheeky openings that create unbalanced positions ideal for blitz play. He is especially comfortable with the Scotch Game and has eclectic results against rare sidelines.
- Top openings as White: Scotch Game, French Exchange, Four Knights
- Top openings as Black: Blackburne Shilling Gambit, Philidor Defense, Barnes Opening: Walkerling
- Favorite lines to surprise opponents: unconventional traps and gambits that invite chaos
- Opening study: Philidor Defense
Opponents & Rivalries
Laszlo has a few regulars who have kept him honest. His most-played foe is icedevil, a player he clearly enjoys meeting on the board.
- Most played opponent: icedevil — record vs icedevil: 59 wins, 15 losses, 2 draws in recorded encounters
- Other frequent opponents: vesko, sasha59, gildenwolf
- Approach to rivals: mix of prepared lines and on-the-spot creativity
Fun Facts, Sample Game, and Placeholders
Laszlo is as likely to play a textbook chess motif as he is to spring an oddball trap that makes the chat explode. Here is a short illustrative position and a compact PGN to study his tempo-minded approach.
- Career quirks: loves queen checks and has a documented tendency to reach long endgames
- PGN snippet for a typical tussle:
- Try a quick lookup of Laszlo's blitz trend:
- Search term anchor for fans: Scotch Game
Recent Form & What to Expect
In recent seasons Laszlo has shown ebbs and flows typical of a high-volume blitz player. He remains dangerous in time scramble, rarely giving up without a fight, and his comeback rate shows he thrives when the position gets messy.
- Recent months: steady volume of blitz play with competitive win rates
- What opponents should prepare: be ready for tactical complications and unexpected opening choices
- If you want to challenge him online: aim for complex middlegames and avoid simple technical draws