Goldwind58

Leo Sicart (aka Goldwind58)

Leo Sicart, better known in the chess world as Goldwind58, is a resilient and quirky rapid and blitz chess player whose journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster. Currently rocking a rapid rating hovering around 710 and a blitz peak of 898 as of 2025, Leo's tactical style resembles a thrilling novel: full of comeback attempts, surprising twists, and the occasional cliffhanger.

Starting his rapid adventures with an 800 rating in early 2024, Leo has shown persistence through thick and thin, boasting a solid overall rapid record of 126 wins, 101 losses, and 13 draws. Not to be outdone, his blitz debut came in 2025 with a perfect win in his very first rated blitz game, raising his blitz rating to a respectable 898.

Playing Style & Strengths

A true maestro of the Queens Pawn Opening, especially the Zukertort Chigorin Variation, Leo boasts an impressive 68% win rate over 22 rapid games in this line. He’s a fan of complex positions and clever gambits — the Englund Gambit, for example, is almost his secret weapon, winning 75% of the time when he plays it. His tactical prowess shines with an astonishing 79.5% comeback rate after falling behind, proving he thrives when the pressure is at its peak.

Despite a modest early resignation rate of about 6%, Leo loves long fights, averaging roughly 59 moves in both wins and losses — his games hardly end before the final act. His endgame frequency is high (over 58%), showing a preference for grinding down opponents rather than flashy quick wins.

Quirks & Trivia

• Leo's best time to play is ridiculously early — 3 AM — when the stars align and the chess gods smile.
• He has a knack for winning by timeout (12 wins), suggesting he might be the friendliest chess player who dares to keep opponents on their toes and clocks ticking.
• He enjoys the psychological game with a tilt-factor of just 5, meaning he generally keeps his cool even after tough losses.
• Interestingly, he scores best playing White with a winning rate near 61%, but his Black pieces don’t shy away either, winning about 44% of the time.

Memorable Recent Moments

On May 30, 2025, Leo outlasted pionbalap99 in a hard-fought Queens Pawn Opening battle, winning on time after a tense 59-move slugfest full of clever tactics and sharp plays. This victory exemplified his signature fighting spirit and strategic patience.

But humility keeps him grounded — just a day prior, he taste-tested defeat by resignation against Mikomi02 despite a valiant effort, demonstrating that even the best players have to say “ouch” sometimes.

Opponent Insights

Leo has a mixed bag of rivalries — while he’s undefeated against some opponents like pionbalap99 and louie673434, others like mikomi02 and civelyhno have handed him losses they probably celebrated with champagne. But even faced with setbacks, Leo’s high comeback rate suggests he never stays down for long.

In Closing

With a style that balances stubborn defense, tactical strikes, and occasional trickery, Leo Sicart — or Goldwind58 — is a player to watch. Whether it’s grinding in an endgame marathon or executing charming gambit surprises, Leo proves that chess is as much about character (and coffee at 3 AM!) as it is about numbers on the scoreboard.