Lars Tellemann Sæther

Lars Tellemann Sæther (larstell)

Meet Lars Tellemann Sæther, a chess player whose blitz rating once soared at a modest 359—proof that good things (and probably a few coffee breaks) come in small bursts. Lars, rocking the username larstell, is a rapid enthusiast by heart, reaching a peak rating of 735 in April 2025, which is quite a respectable sparkle on the chessboard.

Playing Style & Personality

Lars treats chess as a battlefield where hiragana and clever gambits collide, wielding the Englund Gambit with a surprising 79% win rate—because who doesn't love a bit of chaos? With an average game length hovering around 48 moves, Lars clearly enjoys a good prolonged dance, proving patience is a virtue, especially when paired with tactical comebacks that happen a solid 66% of the time.

But beware: Lars's tilt factor is an 8 on a scale where 10 means "rage quit and throw your mouse." So after a few losses, you might catch a few theatric resignations, or possibly a dramatic coffee sip.

Statistics and Achievements

• Rapid games: 23 wins, 17 losses, and 2 draws; a commendable positive record.
• Blitz battle stats: 138 wins versus 146 losses, showing Lars isn’t afraid to learn from defeat.
• Daily chess: A quieter domain, with 3 wins and 5 losses — daily hustle is real!
• Favorite Openings: Scandinavian Defense (with an above 51% win rate), and an intriguingly successful fling with the Englund Gambit (nearly 79% wins!), proving Lars loves to keep opponents guessing.

Memorable Moments

Lars's latest victory? A time conquest in a tense game on May 30th, 2025, where they faced tmimiham—dominant in the endgame and sneaky with a rook’s precision, winning on time after 29 moves in the Slav Defense Modern Exchange Variation. Time runs out, but the thrill of victory doesn’t!

The latest setback came on June 2nd, 2025, against Hajduk_St in a Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation. Even masters stumble, and in true chess fashion, every defeat is just another setup for the next clever comeback.

Fun Fact

Lars’s best time to play is bright and early at 08:00, when the brain is fresh, the coffee is hot, and the opponent is probably still half asleep. Also, Lars boasts an amazing 100% win rate against some very lucky players (you know who you are). Might be time for a rematch!

Whether conquering the rapid ranks or braving bullet blunders, Lars Tellemann Sæther embodies the spirit of chess: a mix of strategy, resilience, and just enough whimsy to keep the game fun.