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Ieum Jang

laspis Since 2023 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟
49.5%- 41.8%- 8.7%
Rapid 485
154W 130L 26D
Daily 410
0W 0L 1D

Player Profile: laspis

Username: laspis

Meet laspis, a rapid chess enthusiast whose journey is a rollercoaster of ups, downs, and cunning surprises. With a peak rapid rating of 562 achieved in September 2024, laspis has shown flashes of brilliance — followed by humbling resets — that keep spectators on the edge of their seats.

Performance & Style

laspis’s playstyle is as unpredictable as a squirrel on espresso: known for early resignations (37.5%!) yet frequently battling through complex endgames (showing up 43.48% of the time). With an average of 51 moves per win, laspis plays the long game, refusing to give up without a strategic fight. Notably, white pieces bring a slightly better success rate (47.83%) than black (41.3%).

Noteworthy Opensings

  • King's Pawn Opening: The bread and butter with a respectable 53.33% win rate across 30 games.
  • Queen's Pawn and Scandinavian Variations: Attempted with varied success, yielding room for tactical growth.
  • Undefined openings? When all else fails, laspis likes to add a bit of mystery, boasting a cheeky 100% win rate in undefined openings (albeit just 2 games).

Psychological Aspects

Despite a modest tilt factor of 6, laspis bounces back admirably, owning a striking 68% comeback rate — proving stubbornness is key to survival. Best time to catch laspis online? Early mornings around 4 AM, when the board fog has yet to settle and ideas flow freely.

Recent Battles

Recent victories include a crafty resignation win against chazwuncler, showcasing the knack for pressuring opponents into throwing in the towel. But watch out for pesky rivals like saurav_maulekhi, who have checked laspis's ambitions on multiple occasions.

Fun Fact

laspis doesn’t always win by checkmate — sometimes it's a resignation, sometimes a timeout victory — proof that in chess, every strategy counts, even the clock-wrangling ones!

In summary, laspis is a resilient rapid player full of surprises, with a blend of tactical wit and a hint of flair for psychological warfare. Whether you’re a friend or foe, you can bet every game with laspis will be an adventure.

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