Lorenzo

Profile: Lorenzo (aka Indio528)

Lorenzo is a chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares resembles an adventurous rollercoaster ride. Sporting the username Indio528, this player infuses passion and persistence into every Rapid and Blitz game - sometimes more like a stubborn knight than a swift bishop!

Rating Odyssey

Lorenzo reached his peak Rapid rating of 1031 in September 2020 and dazzled with a Blitz high of 1022 in June 2020. Recent battles have seen his Rapid rating bouncing around the 500-650 range, showing that even the best riders hit bumps but always get back on the horse.

Playing Style & Strategy

With a curious mix of patience and tactical flair, Lorenzo favors engaging endgames, with over 54% frequency, usually concluding games after around 52 moves when winning. Not one to resign early (only 5.75% early resignation rate), Lorenzo fights till the last rook falls or the queen queens. Notably, he’s known for breathtaking comebacks, with an impressive 67% comeback rate when down on material – a true underdog spirit!

Favorite Openings

• King's Pawn Opening: Lorenzo’s bread and butter with a modest 51% Rapid win rate and even employs the King's Knight Variation to keep opponents guessing.
• Queen's Pawn Opening: With nearly 47% win rate in Rapid, Lorenzo dabbles in tricky variations like the Horwitz Defense with notable success (57% wins!).
• Blitz Favorites: The Englund Gambit and Chigorin Variation are Lorenzo's secret weapons boasting a solid 75% win rate in Blitz games. Who said gambits are dying?

Battle-Scarred Record

Lorenzo’s career is a saga of close fights: almost as many wins (1613) as losses (1609) in Rapid play, with a sprinkle of stalemates and draws keeping opponents on their toes. If you come across him online, beware - his longest winning streak hit 14 games straight, although he's currently nursing a 2-game losing streak (even champions have their off days!).

Peak Moments & Memorable Games

One of Lorenzo’s most recent gems was a thrilling checkmate against stephystrudels on June 2, 2025, where his precise Queen and Rook maneuvers sealed the victory. On the flip side, the chess gods tested his resilience in a tough loss to maikimati the same day—a reminder that even knights must sometimes retreat.

Quirky Facts & Fun Tidbits

• Lorenzo’s best hour to play is at 10 AM—peak brainpower or just great coffee?
• He’s slightly better with White pieces (48.5% wins) but holds his own fiercely with Black (46.7% wins).
• His tilt factor is reasonably low (9 out of 100), showing he keeps calm when the board gets heated—although a little grumbling is expected after those close calls.

In Summary

Whether unleashing a sudden gambit or grinding out a draw in the endgame trenches, Lorenzo plays with heart and humor. Not just a player but a chess storyteller, his games are as unpredictable as his rating graph. Opponents beware: behind the keyboard hides a foe who’s never out until the final checkmate is delivered or narrowly escaped!