Lucas Boubert

Lucas Boubert — The Chess Dynamo

Meet Lucas Boubert, a chess enthusiast who knows how to keep his opponents on their toes! Starting from an impressive Rapid rating of 985 in 2021, Lucas might not be your grandmaster yet, but his journey through the ranks is a rollercoaster of blitz, bullet, and rapid battles that showcase grit, resilience, and maybe a hint of caffeine-fueled brilliance.

His Blitz rating grew from a modest 315 in 2023 to a startling 435 by 2025, proving that practice really does make perfect — or at least better. Bullet games? Lucas turned from a casual contender with a 181 rating into a swift force with a 547 peak in 2025. And in Rapid, where strategy marries speed, he rocketed from 390 up to a solid 713 like a chess rocket.

With a playing style that suggests patience (he averages over 53 moves per win) and a love for long endgames (almost half of his battles tip into the endgame), Lucas is the kind of player who would rather outlast you than outbluff you. Despite his early resignation rate of about 19%, his comeback ability is impressive—as he bounces back from losing a piece with a 100% success rate. Talk about fighting like a true warrior of the 64 squares!

Not one to crumble under pressure, Lucas maintains a tilt factor of just 12 — so don’t expect him to throw his queen across the board anytime soon. However, he does have a soft spot for evening chess sessions, boasting his highest win rates around 7 pm and 9 pm — probably when the snacks are on hand and coffee kicks in.

In the realm of opponents, Lucas is a mixed bag — undefeated against some like lesha2146 and mauro4575, but still searching for his edge against others like iifahad18. His longest winning streak clocks in at 7, a testament to his capability to go on a tear when the stars align.

Whether blitzing or taking his time in rapid games, Lucas, also known on the battlefield as Kartoxs, is steadily climbing the chess ladder, proving that consistent effort and a bit of humor go a long way in this ancient game. Keep an eye on him — the underdog with a knack for tough comebacks and a love for the grind!