Biography of L_Thno
Meet L_Thno, a formidable Woman FIDE Master whose chess journey is a blend of steady progress, tactical brilliance, and occasional moments of mystery (looking at that "Top Secret" opening!). Earning the respected WFM title from FIDE, L_Thno enjoys shaking up the board in formats spanning from bullet speed blizzards to the patient pace of daily chess battles.
Rated with a peak blitz rating just shy of 2000 (1999 in Sept 2022), and a rapid rating soaring past 2070, L_Thno showcases a versatile style. Whether it’s outpacing opponents in blitz or grinding them down in rapid and daily games, this player knows how to keep everyone guessing. For bullet enthusiasts, a high-water mark near 1900 confirms that lightning-fast reflexes are also very much part of the skill set.
If openings were classified secrets, L_Thno's favorite repertoire would be top secret — used in over 990 blitz games with a solid 48% win rate. A splash of the Caro-Kann Panov Attack, witnessed in recent winning games, shows a fondness for reliable yet dynamic structures. The Queen’s Gambit is also in the mix, though with mixed results — proving that even masters have their spicy challenges!
Not just a tactician, L_Thno is a resilient chess warrior with an impressive comeback rate of 87.66%, meaning falling behind a piece isn’t the end of the story. With an endgame frequency over 80%, L_Thno is a careful strategist who’s comfortable navigating the long haul. And those long games aren’t just for show — the average winning game clocks in at about 72 moves, so patience pays off.
At peak, L_Thno has danced her way through the chessboard’s wild swings with notable streaks — a longest winning streak of 9 games signals fierce streaks of dominance, while the longest losing streak of 7 reminds us that every grandmaster rides the rollercoaster of victory and defeat.
L_Thno’s psychological profile is as fascinating as their rating: a low early resignation rate means they fight till the bitter end, while a tilt factor of 7 suggests occasional frustration—hey, even chess titans get human emotions! Playing best around dawn (7 AM), they surely kick off the day with knights and rooks ready.
Off the board, L_Thno’s record against regular opponents reveals she holds a competitive edge over many, with some impressive winning percentages (like a perfect score against powerpouw68) and close tussles against long-time rivals such as uesc9 and starkysharky202. This player isn’t just collecting points but crafting stories on the 64 squares.
In short: L_Thno embodies the spirit of chess — a calculated blend of tenacity, strategic depth, and a sprinkle of mystery. Whether resigning victories gracefully or battling down to the wire, they're a worthy opponent and an ever-evolving master of the game.
And remember, next time you face L_Thno, be prepared for a rollercoaster of clever tactics and tenacious endgames — because this Woman FIDE Master does not give up easily, and always keeps an ace up her sleeve!
Recent highlight: Dominating with the Caro-Kann Panov Attack in 2025, forcing opponents to concede amidst a flurry of precise positional play — a reminder that behind that username lies a sharp mind ready for action.
Hi L_Thno — coach’s review & action plan
Quick snapshot
Your current peak: 1999 (2022-09-08). The green trend in
and shows solid progress, especially in sessions you start fresh. Let’s build on that!What you’re already doing well
- Caro-Kann specialist. With Black you scored consecutive wins against Cambreau, DangerousAirline03 and others. Your grasp of typical ideas such as …c5, …f6 and quick piece activity is evident. (See the miniature below.)
- Tactical alertness. Forks, zwischenzugs and double-attacks appear naturally in your victories. In the Cambreau game,
9…Ng4! immediately created concrete problems for White. - Conversion technique. The rook-and-pawn ending versus DangerousAirline03 was played almost flawlessly; once you simplified you pushed the passed pawn methodically.
Main improvement themes
1 . White openings – cut back the pawn rush
You often reach middlegames with weak squares caused by early g- and b-pawn advances (e.g. losses to Geom7md444 and HauDraufWieNix). Try one clean system for a month:
- Against …d5: play a classical Queen’s Gambit set-up (c4, Nc3, Nf3, e3, Be2, O-O). It keeps the structure healthy and limits calculation load.
- Against …g6 setups, test the quiet London-style with Bf4 instead of an immediate pawn storm.
2 . Handling 1.d4 as Black
The Marshall/QGD structure versus adamfahmi collapsed when you mixed plans (…b6, …c5, …g5) and fell to a tactic on f4.
- Pick one defence (Slav or QGD Tartakower) and learn a model game for each common White plan.
- Memorise the key transition: after …c6–c5 break, complete development before pawn storms.
3 . Time management
Two recent losses were simply flags. Adopt a hard rule: at move 15 you want >60 seconds on the clock. Some tricks:
- Use “think on opponent’s time”.
- Pre-move only forced recaptures.
- When under 20 s, shift into “simple chess” — no deep calculations, just safe moves that keep material.
4 . Tactics you miss
The critical moment against adamfahmi: 27…Qg7 allowed 28.Kh1 Ne4! but later the follow-up slipped. Daily 10-minute puzzle rush focusing on overloaded defender and fork motifs will patch this.
5 . Endgame resilience
Resigning the pawn endgame versus imeonjii was premature — tablebase says it’s holdable with …Kf5. Aim to play out rook & pawn vs rook endings in training; you’ll save half-points.
Illustrative sequence
Key extract from your win vs Cambreau (Caro-Kann Panov):
Weekly training plan
- Mon-Fri: 15 min puzzles + 1 annotated rapid game.
- Sat: Review Caro-Kann classical game; play three 10+5 games focusing on the new White repertoire.
- Sun: 30 min endgame drill (rook vs rook+pawn and knight vs pawn).
Stay consistent for four weeks and reassess with the next
update. Reach out any time — good luck and enjoy the climb!🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| starkysharky202 | 7W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| rekenkovladislav | 2W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
| uesc9 | 7W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| seedtosun | 5W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| angelmtz25 | 5W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1927 | 1968 | ||
| 2024 | 1904 | 1929 | ||
| 2023 | 1910 | 1962 | 1971 | |
| 2022 | 1792 | 1918 | 1962 | 2033 |
| 2021 | 1751 | 1925 | 1920 | |
| 2020 | 1746 | 1945 | 2023 | 1973 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35W / 26L / 3D | 31W / 30L / 3D | 72.9 |
| 2024 | 56W / 51L / 6D | 62W / 46L / 3D | 76.0 |
| 2023 | 22W / 20L / 3D | 22W / 17L / 8D | 74.4 |
| 2022 | 34W / 27L / 7D | 30W / 25L / 9D | 78.4 |
| 2021 | 47W / 61L / 10D | 53W / 63L / 5D | 77.2 |
| 2020 | 96W / 77L / 12D | 101W / 81L / 19D | 79.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 216 | 111 | 90 | 15 | 51.4% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 77 | 35 | 33 | 9 | 45.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 58 | 30 | 24 | 4 | 51.7% |
| Döry Defense | 54 | 32 | 18 | 4 | 59.3% |
| Australian Defense | 38 | 18 | 19 | 1 | 47.4% |
| Budapest: 3...Ng4 4.e3 | 32 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 46.9% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 29 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 37.9% |
| Amazon Attack | 19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 52.6% |
| Slav Defense | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 72.2% |
| Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 45.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Döry Defense | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Australian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Döry Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Australian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Dutch Defense: Classical Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Catalan Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Neo-Gruenfeld, 5.cxd5 Nxd5 6.e4 Nb6 7.Ne2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 6.Nf3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Gruenfeld: 5.e3 O-O | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| QGD: 4.Bg5 Bb4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 4 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |