latibes

Profile Summary: latibes

Meet latibes, a dedicated chess enthusiast who has been conquering the 64 squares since at least 2017, with flair, strategy, and a dash of stubborn brilliance. With a peak blitz rating of 2051 (December 2017) and a bullet pinnacle at 2063 (November 2022), latibes demonstrates a knack for fast-paced battles and adrenaline-pumping time scrambles.

Not just a speed demon, latibes also shines in the slower formats, mastering rapid chess with a high of 1941 (April 2024) and proving daily chess prowess climbing to 1543 in early 2025. Whether it’s the lightning-fast blitz or the deliberate daily grind, latibes adapts and thrives, albeit occasionally battling the notorious "tilt factor" at a humble 15%—because even chess heroes have their off days.

Playing Style & Strengths

• Endgame Specialist: Latibes loves the endgame, with nearly 90% frequency, squeezing victories from the slightest edge, the chess equivalent of milk from a stone.
• Comeback King: An impressive 87.5% comeback rate shows remarkable resilience—losing a piece doesn't mean giving up, it means plotting a cunning counterattack.
• Patience of a Saint: Average moves per game hover around 84, showing latibes doesn’t rush; the king’s safety and strategic finesse come first.
• Early Resignation Rate: Only 0.29, which means if latibes resigns early, the opponent probably just played a move so good it’s still whispered about in chess circles.

Opening Arsenal

Whether wielding the Sicilian Defense, the Alapin Sicilian, or an Indian Game, latibes navigates complex positions with a decent winning percentage, especially favoring variations like the Scotch Game and the Caro-Kann Defense Tartakower Variation, where winning rates rise above 60%. On the bullet battlefield, the Sicilian Defense remains a go-to weapon with more than 1,400 games under the belt and a win rate north of 51%.

Recent Triumphs & Trials

In their latest Chess960 endeavors, latibes has displayed quick-thinking prowess, securing victories on time with clever resource management. But even a lion has its off nights—recent losses by checkmate prove that the knight sometimes slips, the bishop misses a note, and the rook gets caught napping. For latibes, every loss is just a prelude to the next exciting comeback.

Fun Facts

• Time Is Relative: Best time to play? That would be 2 AM—while others sleep, latibes is busy checkmating the insomniacs.
• Win Rate by Hour: Surprisingly, the win rate peaks during the witching hours, reinforcing the midnight mastermind theory.
• Mighty Streaks: Has hit a longest winning streak of 37 games—definitely not a coincidence that fans call them "The Streaker".

In short, latibes is that versatile chess player who makes bullet their playground, blitz their proving ground, rapid their challenge—and daily games an art form. Constantly learning, adapting, and sometimes tilting, they remind us all that chess isn’t just a game, it’s an adventure filled with triumphs, blunders, and the thrill of the next move.

Keep an eye on latibes—those kings and queens don’t stand a chance for long!