Profile Summary: Lakshay Sharma (aka laksh019)
Lakshay Sharma, known on the virtual 64-square battlefield as laksh019, is a spirited chess enthusiast with a rollercoaster of a rating journey. Starting 2024 strong with a rapid rating maxing out at 222 and then dramatically soaring in 2025 to a peak rapid rating of 287, Lakshay’s chess career resembles a thrilling novel filled with thrilling wins and surprising setbacks. His blitz performances, while a touch more modest, still reflect a tenacious competitor fighting for every point.
Playing Style & Statistics
- Rapid: With an impressive total of over 790 rapid games played, Lakshay has a winning record of 265 wins to 276 losses, plus a few dramatic draws. His perseverance is unmatched, boasting a longest winning streak of 8 games — a mini chess saga in its own right.
- Blitz: In the fast-and-furious blitz format, he’s played 203 games and gathered 62 wins. Not the sharpshooter of lightning chess, but definitely no stranger to the quick-attack tactics.
- Opening "Top Secret": Lakshay has a mysterious winning formula in rapid games with an unusual statistic showing zero losses in 574 rapid matches using this unnamed opening strategy. The blitz numbers also showcase secrets — 62 wins out of 203 games and zero losses, the stuff of legends or possibly a glitch in the matrix!
- Psychological resilience: With a tilt factor of 12, Lakshay occasionally feels the heat — but his notable comeback rate of nearly 37% and a 100% win rate after losing a piece show he’s a true fighter who doesn't give up easily.
Quirky Tidbits
Lakshay is known for his strategic early resignations (clocking an 18.12% early resignation rate) — either a sign of brutal honesty or a unique form of chess meditation. He averages about 36 moves per win but tends to hang in until nearly 47 moves on losses, proving that he's in it for the drama, whether winning or losing. His white pieces enjoy a slightly better life with a 44.27% win rate, but black is no stranger to success either, scoring just under 40%.
Recent Battles
His latest triumph was a dazzling checkmate against crazy249, wrapping up in a swift 13 moves with a creative deployment of the King's Pawn opening that left opponents reeling. Not every battle swings his way, though — his most recent defeats remind us all that chess is a humbling game, with losses often arriving courtesy of early tactical surprises and some ruthless opponent strategy.
When to Challenge Him?
Weekends and afternoons might be your best bet, with Lakshay’s win rates peaking at nearly 48% on Thursdays and Saturdays, and around 51% at noon. However, beware of playing at 3 AM; his win rate then plummets to a dismal 18% — perhaps a sign that even chess warriors need their beauty sleep.
In summary, Lakshay Sharma plays chess much like a gripping drama — full of twists, suspense, comebacks, and the occasional comic pause. Challenging him guarantees an entertaining game, whether you're on the winning or losing side!
