Meet Landinha: The Blitz Battler Extraordinaire
Landinha is not your average chess player – they're the rollercoaster ride of the blitz chess world! With a peak blitz rating of 2277 achieved back in October 2020, Landinha has soared through the ranks, battling fierce opponents with sharp openings and even sharper comebacks. Their average blitz rating hovers around a very respectable 2,160, reflecting both skill and persistence.
Known affectionately as Landinha on the chessboards, this player loves to tangle with the Sicilian Defense, dipping into its Open Dragon variations with a curious mix of triumphs and learning moments. Their win-rate peaks at an impressive 62% when playing the "Sicilian Defense Open Dragon Variation," proving that dragons have nothing on this cunning tactician.
Landinha's style is a blend of patience and resilience. With an average of more than 85 moves per win and almost 90 moves per loss, they savor every twist and turn of the game — not one to rush, even in blitz time controls! A true endgame lover, they're found navigating the final stretches in nearly 90% of their games.
When the chips are down, Landinha shines with an incredible comeback rate of 88%! Losing a piece doesn’t scare them, with a 40+% win rate after such setbacks. But be warned: a tilt factor of 10 reminds us even the greatest warriors have their moody moments.
A glance at Landinha’s results shows a quirky pattern. The best time to catch them playing their finest chess? 3 AM — because who needs sleep when you can play sharp moves in the dead of night? Their luck dips around 10 PM but peaks again by 2-4 PM, making afternoons perfect for chess duels.
Fun Facts:
- Longest winning streak? A mighty 12 games, proving Landinha is a force to be reckoned with during the hot streaks.
- They never shy away from resigning early — only about 25% of games end in early resignations, a salute to their sportsmanship and realism.
- When playing as White, Landinha wins about 45% of the time; as Black, a respectable 41% win rate keeps opponents on their toes.
With over 3,000 blitz games under their belt, Landinha knows that every loss is just another setup for the next thrilling victory — even if sometimes it ends with a checkmate or a sneaky timeout. Their love for the game is clear, and their daring playstyle keeps anyone lucky enough to face them on their toes.
Whether it’s razzle-dazzle openings or nerve-wracking endgames, Landinha plays with heart and humor — making chess just as fun as it is fierce!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| wgathen | 16W / 11L / 3D | |
| Stefan Busch | 9W / 14L / 2D | |
| Ariel Crawford | 7W / 10L / 2D | |
| aloysius Moore | 9W / 8L / 0D | |
| rbeast | 6W / 8L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2169 | |||
| 2020 | 2205 | 1814 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 195W / 187L / 34D | 145W / 215L / 38D | 91.8 |
| 2020 | 533W / 571L / 86D | 502W / 598L / 91D | 89.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 100 | 43 | 51 | 6 | 43.0% |
| Catalan Opening Closed | 73 | 32 | 31 | 10 | 43.8% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Dragon Old Line | 70 | 29 | 37 | 4 | 41.4% |
| Kings Indian Defense Fianchetto Yugoslav Panno System | 56 | 22 | 31 | 3 | 39.3% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Dragon Rauzer Variation | 53 | 21 | 30 | 2 | 39.6% |
| Slav Defense Modern Line | 53 | 23 | 27 | 3 | 43.4% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Dragon Variation | 50 | 31 | 14 | 5 | 62.0% |
| Closed Sicilian Defense Grand Prix Variation | 49 | 16 | 28 | 5 | 32.6% |
| Kings Indian Defense Normal Variation | 49 | 19 | 25 | 5 | 38.8% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 48 | 21 | 22 | 5 | 43.8% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense Tartakower Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 2 |