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Albert Lu FM

Username: flashboy2222

Playing Since: 2011-06-20 (Inactive)

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Daily: 2043
209W / 338L / 13D
Rapid: 2302
6W / 15L / 7D
Blitz: 2396
1063W / 702L / 117D
Bullet: 2583
416W / 188L / 37D

Albert Lu - The FIDE Master with a Blazing Blitz Track

Albert Lu, better known in the chess world as flashboy2222, is a formidable FIDE Master who has made quite the mark in the fast-paced realms of blitz and bullet chess. Earning the esteemed FIDE Master title is no small feat, and Albert’s rating trajectory tells a story of dedication, resilience, and moments of sheer tactical brilliance.

A Career in the Fast Lane

Albert’s blitz journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster, starting modestly around a 1393 rating in 2011 and rocketing to an impressive peak of 2479 by 2023. His bullet ratings echo this trend, climbing from the low 1300s to a stunning 2583 rating by 2021. Who says speed kills? In Albert's case, speed checkmates!

Playing Style: The Resilient Comeback Kid

With a striking 79.84% comeback rate and an unbelievable 100% win rate after losing a piece, Albert thrives in chaotic positions where others might cringe. Expect him to battle on through the fiercest storms, turning near defeat into glorious victory. However, his 14.19% early resignation rate suggests he wisely knows when to save energy for the next tactical feast.

Endgame Enthusiast and Marathoner

Albert loves the drama of the endgame, with over 63% frequency in his games. He averages nearly 67 moves in his winning games, proving that sometimes the longest battles bring the sweetest triumphs — or at least the most opportunity for dramatic blunders on both sides.

Psychological Pulse: Tilt Level Expert

According to his psychological trends, Albert experiences a perfect tilt factor of 100. Translation? He’s human, folks. Whether it’s a surprise blunder or a sudden checkmate, Albert’s emotions ride as high and low as his rapid-fire games. But hey, who isn’t tilted after facing one of those sneaky openings named "Top Secret"?

Victories and Rivalries

Albert has dismantled over 1,000 opponents in blitz alone, boasting a win count of 1,076 and an overall blitz win rate north of 56% with his Top Secret opening repertoire. Opponents beware! He’s bested several players repeatedly, including his top rival albert471, with 63 games played. Some opponents haven’t seen a win against him, while others, like jaa18 and liumar, might wish they’d never sat down for a match.

Favorite Time and Day to Strike

If you want to catch Albert at his sharpest, Wednesday at 16:00 is prime time, where he maintains a win rate near 68%. Early mornings also see him starting strong, with above-average success rates just after midnight. Perhaps Albert’s secret weapon isn’t just skill—it’s a secret stash of midnight caffeine.

In Closing

From humble beginnings to blistering blitz speed, Albert Lu is a player who embodies passion, persistence, and a touch of mystery (the Top Secret openings are worth a curious glance). If you challenge him to a duel, expect the unexpected—he might just come back from the dead or resign early to mess with your head. One thing is certain: Albert Lu’s chess story is one for the record books, or at least for some very entertaining online chatter.


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What You're Doing Well

Albert, your recent blitz games show several strengths to build on:

  • Opening Preparation: You have a solid handle on a variety of openings, particularly in lines such as the London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation and the French Defense where you boast high win rates over many games. This understanding sets you up effectively in the early phase.
  • Consistent Improvement: Your rating has shown a steady upward trajectory in recent months with a notable 153 point gain over 3 months, supported by positive rating trend slopes. This reflects good adaptation and learning from your games.
  • Endgame Technique: Your games often reach complex endgame positions where you demonstrate good technique to convert advantages, as seen in your recent victories.
  • Time Management: You appear comfortable managing the clock well in blitz games, balancing speed with accuracy to maintain pressure on opponents.

Areas for Improvement

To continue advancing, focus on these key areas:

  • Blunder Reduction in Complex Positions: Some recent losses stemmed from tactical slips or missed defensive resources in complicated middle and endgame positions. Reviewing these moments carefully can help improve your awareness under time pressure.
  • Handling Counterattacks: Your openings sometimes concede counterplay, especially in less familiar variations. Studying typical counterattacking plans against your chosen openings will help you better anticipate and neutralize threats.
  • Draw Conversion: Although you maintain a solid win rate, your draw count suggests opportunities to press winning advantages more effectively in equal or slightly better positions. Enhancing your technique in these scenarios could boost your scoring.
  • Opening Versatility: While your main openings perform well, occasionally broadening your repertoire can surprise opponents and adapt to different playing styles encountered online.

Next Steps for Training

Here are some focused recommendations to help you improve:

  • Analyze your recent games deeply, especially losses, focusing on tactical oversights or strategic misjudgments.
  • Incorporate tactical drills tailored to blitz time controls to sharpen your intuition and speed in spotting threats.
  • Study key variations of your main openings and popular sidelines to expand your knowledge of typical pawn structures and plans.
  • Practice endgame studies to improve conversion skills in close positions, emphasizing king activity and pawn breakthroughs.
  • Use a mix of slow and rapid games to balance speed and deep calculation training.

Keep Up the Momentum

Your strong rating trend and solid win rate reflect effective work on your game. Stay consistent, maintain a focus on quality analysis, and remain adaptable during your games. As you deepen your understanding of key positions and patterns, your blitz results will continue to improve. Keep pushing forward—you’re on an excellent path!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
albert471 45W / 17L / 1D
Craig Hilby 13W / 18L / 8D
ako_ndefohaven 14W / 23L / 1D
chessmonkey00 11W / 8L / 3D
Joshua Sheng 0W / 18L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2396
2024 2256
2023 2414
2021 2583 2355 2302
2020 2317
2019 2365 2315 2242
2018 2312 2325
2017 2318 2314 2162
2016 2293 2212 2043
2015 1969 2032 2005
2014 2010 1940 2205 1998
2013 1949 1873 1389 1674
2012 1850 1836 1187 1454
2011 1921 1954 1361 1339
Rating by Year2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120232024202525831187YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 13W / 6L / 0D 12W / 4L / 2D 79.1
2024 1W / 3L / 1D 3W / 4L / 0D 63.9
2023 3W / 3L / 0D 2W / 1L / 0D 58.2
2021 3W / 2L / 0D 3W / 1L / 1D 73.3
2020 1W / 1L / 0D 1W / 1L / 0D 69.0
2019 5W / 3L / 1D 3W / 5L / 0D 74.1
2018 70W / 51L / 13D 71W / 60L / 9D 76.7
2017 117W / 76L / 15D 100W / 87L / 9D 74.4
2016 138W / 108L / 21D 151W / 94L / 20D 74.2
2015 22W / 16L / 1D 24W / 15L / 3D 61.4
2014 143W / 57L / 7D 132W / 73L / 10D 61.2
2013 105W / 57L / 15D 96W / 59L / 17D 68.6
2012 76W / 78L / 8D 69W / 79L / 10D 64.4
2011 211W / 163L / 9D 188W / 176L / 11D 48.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
King's Indian Defense 83 39 35 9 47.0%
Amar Gambit 70 33 32 5 47.1%
Australian Defense 64 36 24 4 56.2%
Slav Defense 59 30 25 4 50.9%
French Defense 44 28 12 4 63.6%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 42 30 8 4 71.4%
Amazon Attack 42 27 13 2 64.3%
QGD: 4.Nf3 36 21 12 3 58.3%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 35 17 15 3 48.6%
Modern Defense 34 20 13 1 58.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 60 31 23 6 51.7%
Australian Defense 43 36 7 0 83.7%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 39 25 10 4 64.1%
French Defense 37 29 8 0 78.4%
King's Indian Defense 29 20 9 0 69.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 20 14 5 1 70.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 19 15 3 1 79.0%
Slav Defense 17 13 3 1 76.5%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 15 8 5 2 53.3%
Modern Defense 13 4 9 0 30.8%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 62 30 30 2 48.4%
French Defense: Advance Variation 43 22 20 1 51.2%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 30 9 21 0 30.0%
Unknown 25 9 16 0 36.0%
French Defense: Burn Variation 21 7 13 1 33.3%
Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation 20 8 12 0 40.0%
Scotch Game 19 13 6 0 68.4%
Amar Gambit 17 9 8 0 52.9%
Amazon Attack 17 3 14 0 17.6%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 17 6 10 1 35.3%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 24 7
Losing 100 0