Lars Stark - International Master
Known online as goldihouse, Lars Stark is not your average chess player. Awarded the prestigious title of International Master by FIDE, Lars has steadily climbed the rating ladder with a mix of strategic brilliance and unyielding determination.
Chess Journey and Playing Style
Starting with a modest daily rating under 1000 in early 2024, Lars quickly catapulted to over 2000 within a year, showcasing an insane winning streak of 25 games at one point—impressive enough to make grandmasters raise an eyebrow (or two). Their style is that of a fearless tactician, boasting a comeback rate of 85% and a knack for winning even after losing a piece.
Lars prefers drawn-out battles, with an average game length over 79 moves for wins, proving that endurance and patience are key weapons alongside tactical fireworks. White pieces bring out their aggressive side, winning nearly 62% of those games, while Black is played with consistent resilience, winning over 52%.
Performance Highlights
- Peak Daily Rating: 2072 (March 2025)
- Peak Blitz Rating: A blistering 2823 (April 2025)
- Unblemished Daily record in October 2024 with a 27-0 winning streak
- Over 800 official wins combined across Daily and Blitz formats
Favorite Openings and Strategies
Lars favors a secret weapon known simply as the "Top Secret" opening — as mysterious as their ability to leave opponents in checkmate confusion. They've also shown finesse with the Semi Slav Defense and Petrovs Defense Classical Attack, winning all games recorded in those lines.
On and Off the Board
Lars’ best time to play? The witching hour of 4 AM — stealthy games played while the rest of the world sleeps, perhaps catching unsuspecting opponents off-guard. Despite some occasional rough patches (they admit a tilt factor of 9), Lars bounces back quickly, always ready for the next round with an eye on the trophy.
Memorable Recent Games
In a recent encounter against Playagainsam007, Lars brilliantly executed the Semi Slav Defense, resigning the opponent after relentless pressure. Another dazzling win featured a perfect dissertation of the Torre Attack Fianchetto Defense, showcasing deep positional understanding.
Final Thoughts
With a blend of tactical precision, psychological resilience, and a pinch of midnight madness, Lars Stark is a formidable presence on the chessboard. Long live the legend of goldihouse, the International Master who’s just getting started!