Overview
Edson Henrique Lima is a National Master known for a cheeky blend of deep opening preparation and marathon endgames. A pragmatist at the board and a comedian off it, Edson prefers Daily games where he can brew coffee between moves and still beat you on move 42.
- Title: National Master (National)
- Preferred time control: Daily
- Most played opponent: limberthwme
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Playing Style
Edson favors long strategic fights that often end after the coffee break. He reaches endgames frequently and is comfortable in complex pawn structures. Expect patient maneuvering, sudden tactical strikes, and the occasional optimistic sacrifice.
- Endgame frequency: high
- Avg moves per win: about 79
- Notable strengths: comeback ability and resilience under pressure
- Best hour to play him: around 07:00 according to his own sleep schedule
Openings and Preferences
Edson has a diverse repertoire. He is deadly with the Closed Sicilian as White and loves surprise systems like the Barnes and Australian when he wants to keep things spicy.
- Favorites: Sicilian Defense: Closed, Caro-Kann Defense, Australian Defense
- Daily highlights: Closed Sicilian with a near perfect record
- Blitz and Bullet: a wide mix including the Amar Gambit and Colle System tweaks
Career Highlights
Edson climbed steadily from club sections to titled play, collecting memorable streaks and clean wins along the way. He once put together a long streak that made opponents suspect he had hired a second brain for analysis.
- Peak blitz achievement: 2739 (2026-01-04)
- Peak rapid achievement: 2536 (2026-02-24)
- Strength adjusted win rate shows a strong Daily edge: 1872 (2026-05-08)
Fun Facts
Edson balances seriousness with humor. Teammates report that his postgame chat includes chess analysis, coffee reviews, and at least one pun per tournament.
- Longest winning streak recorded: 22 games
- Longest losing streak recorded: 30 games, followed by a dramatic recovery
- Favorite quirky opening to spring on friends: Barnes Defense
Sample Game
Here is a short illustrative position showing Edson's patient buildup and tactical punch.
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