lars sasan

Lars Sasan: The Puzzle Master with a Winning Smile

Meet Lars Sasan, a fierce competitor in the world of online chess, better known to many by the enigmatic handle lars673. If chess were an epic saga, Lars would be the witty hero who often turns a tricky position into a triumphant tale of comebacks—because his comeback rate clocks a whopping 77%. Losing a piece? Not a problem for Lars; he bounces back with a perfect 100% win rate after such setbacks. Talk about resilience!

Starting from a rapid rating of 1322 in 2021, he steadily surged to a peak rapid rating of 1614 in 2022 before cruising at around 1414 in 2023. In blitz battles, his highest score touched 1440, though currently, he’s keeping it cool at around 1126. Daily chess? Well, he’s just getting his feet wet, scoring a modest 621—but hey, every grandmaster started somewhere!

Lars’ style is patient and cerebral, averaging about 58 moves per win—each game more like a marathon than a sprint. He’s an endgame enthusiast, with 70% of his games reaching those thrilling final phases where strategy truly shines. A little tip for opponents: try not to get into Lars’ endgame; just ask his most-played nemesis, suhovey, who eked out a win only 46% of the time!

Don't mistake his serious stats for a dull personality. He's got a playful streak, with an early resignation rate of only about 1%, proving he’s the kind of player who fights till the end, or at least until the coffee runs out. Oh, and if you ever wrestle with him at 2 or 14 o’clock (yes, his playtime hours), be prepared—his win rates soar above 50% with a peak at nearly 55% around 2 PM and 14 PM.

Curious about openings? Lars keeps his cards close to the chest, playing "Top Secret" openings in both blitz and rapid formats. Maybe it's a ninja move, or maybe he’s just really secretive about his chess recipes.

When not making clever moves on the board, Lars might just be plotting a comeback against the next opponent or sneaking in a quick blitz game before dinner. With over 3,000 blitz games under his belt and a near-even win/loss tally, he’s practically a seasoned gladiator wielding a wooden horse called patience.

Fun fact:

• Longest winning streak: 14 games – nobody likes a streaker more than Lars.
• Favorite days to play: Thursdays and Fridays – the chess equivalent of casual Fridays with a tactical twist.

So if you’re looking for a player who combines tactical brilliance, psychological fortitude, and a dash of humor, Lars Sasan is your guy. He's not just playing chess; he’s writing an ongoing chess novel—one move at a time.