lucas nogueira

Lucas Nogueira — aka huemitico, the chessboard tactician

Meet Lucas Nogueira, a rapid-fire chess player known in the digital realm as huemitico. With a peak rapid rating of 873 (reached June 2025), Lucas’s approach to the game is a blend of strategic patience and surprising tactical flair — it’s like watching a grandmaster mixtape, but sprinkled with surprising comebacks and a pinch of good humor.

Career Highlights & Style

Lucas thrives on rapid chess, where his win-loss record graciously tips towards victory with 270 wins to 244 losses and a few draws thrown in for dramatic effect. His blitz and bullet records tell tales of spirited battles and “blink and you’ll miss it” decisions, especially with a blitz peak rating of 673 and bullet at 666.

Known for his resilience, huemitico sports a remarkable 78% comeback rate — the kind of player who turns near-defeats into triumphant wins, much to the dismay of his opponents. But beware: his longest losing streak matches his longest winning streak at 11 games, proving even the best have their rollercoaster moments.

Opening Book & Preferences

When it comes to openings, Lucas has a fondness for the Queen’s Pawn Opening, boasting a solid 65% win rate — and even higher in its Zukertort-Chigorin variation, where he wins two-thirds of the time. The Scandinavian Defense leads to mixed feelings, hovering at a cautious 45% success. Intriguingly, his Caro-Kann defense yields only a 17% win rate, suggesting he’s still working on convincing that stubborn defense to cooperate.

Battlefield Behavior & Quirks

Lucas doesn't shy away from endgames, with a hearty 59.6% of his games reaching those tense final phases — proving he's in it for the long haul. His early resignation rate is a modest 5.8%, showing he mostly fights to the bitter end unless a checkmate is inevitable.

With an average of nearly 67 moves per win and about 56 moves per loss, Lucas plans his attacks like a seasoned chef crafting a slow-cooked masterpiece: patience is key, but the payoff is worth it.

Psychological Edge

Even chess warriors have their weak moments. Lucas has a tilt factor of 11, meaning he can get a little ruffled under pressure but nothing a good cup of coffee and a deep breath can't fix. Interestingly, his best time to play is around 5 a.m., so if you want to catch him at his freshest, set your alarm clock (or don’t—maybe he'll be dreaming about bishops and knights).

Memorable Matches

One of Lucas's most dazzling recent victories came with the Italian Game Knight Attack, delivering checkmate in a swift flourish in June 2025 — a graceful win that left his opponent blinking in disbelief.

Yet, like every great story, there’s room for defeat. Just recently, he resigned to Hu-Yarik in a classic Kings Gambit Declined matchup. But a loss for Lucas is just another plot twist on his chess journey.

In Short

Lucas “huemitico” Nogueira is that rare breed of player who mixes resilience, strategy, and a warm personality on the 64 squares, making every match an event worth watching. Whether blitzing or playing rapid, his games are peppered with tactical surprises and plenty of heart.

So next time you hear the name “huemitico,” remember: you're not just facing a player, but a fierce competitor who loves a good Queen’s Pawn Opening — and a good laugh when the board gets messy.