Latics73 - Chess Adventurer Extraordinaire
Emerging from the digital depths of Chess.com, Latics73 is a player who has battled thousands of blitz games, reaching a peak rating of 1600 in July 2024. If chess were a battlefield, Latics73 would be the valiant general balancing seconds on the clock with bold moves and a penchant for thrilling finishers.
With a Blitz record boasting over 23,600 wins and over 24,000 losses, not to mention thousands of draws, this player's journey resembles an epic saga—complete with dramatic comebacks (a 76.4% comeback rate, no less!) and the resilience to navigate the treacherous paths of losing a piece but still keeping the fight alive.
Favorite Openings
- Ruy Lopez Opening - Old Steinitz Defense (Winning 50.36% of the time)
- Scandinavian Defense - Mieses Kotrc Variation (Almost 50% success rate)
- Philidor Defense (Close to 49% wins)
Playing Style & Psychological Profile
Latics73 doesn’t give up easily, with an impressive Endgame Frequency of 75.81% and an average of 75 moves per win — proving patience is more than a virtue; it’s a strategy. An early resignation rate of just 0.61% means our player doesn’t quit in the face of adversity, yet a tilt factor of 15 suggests emotional moments are not in short supply—every loss is felt but never defeats the spirit for too long.
The best time to challenge Latics73? 4 PM, when their win rate peaks. But if you’re playing between midnight and 4 AM, better bring your A-game because even the ghost of fatigue can't take down this determined chess warrior.
Tactical Awareness
- Comeback Rate: 76.4% - like a phoenix rising from minor defeats.
- Win Rate After Losing a Piece: 41.95% - yes, even losing a piece doesn’t mean they fold.
- Few one-sided losses: Only 1.72% - keeping games tight and full of suspense.
Memorable Moments
Recent games showcase classic tactical battles: a victorious grind against Cyrilou05 with a precise time-slowed win, and a rapid resignation from Alienchess78 after launching a pressing English Opening. Though not all battles end in glory—some fierce checkmates at the hands of StijnDonk highlight there's always room for improvement (and a dash of humility).
Whether it’s bullet, blitz, rapid, or daily chess, this player’s journey is one of steady growth, learning, and relentless chess hustle. Grip your pieces tight — Latics73 is always ready for the next fight on the 64 squares!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| straycrow7 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| aymenboumiza | 1W / 2L / 1D | |
| yacik | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| patientelement | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| plusmanymore | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| laighean | 2W / 41L / 3D | |
| smythatron | 10W / 16L / 5D | |
| dindinn1999 | 4W / 23L / 0D | |
| moogi789 | 6W / 20L / 1D | |
| alexivanko | 10W / 15L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1416 | 1092 | ||
| 2024 | 1482 | 1336 | 1097 | |
| 2023 | 1384 | 1408 | 1020 | |
| 2022 | 1113 | 1316 | 1410 | 939 |
| 2021 | 1112 | 1326 | 1079 | |
| 2020 | 1005 | 1344 | 1327 | 941 |
| 2019 | 780 | 1328 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1009W / 992L / 145D | 970W / 1050L / 138D | 81.1 |
| 2024 | 2188W / 1993L / 291D | 1962W / 2213L / 284D | 79.8 |
| 2023 | 2409W / 2278L / 325D | 2252W / 2408L / 356D | 78.6 |
| 2022 | 2284W / 2156L / 294D | 2111W / 2398L / 259D | 76.5 |
| 2021 | 2204W / 2027L / 268D | 1964W / 2320L / 243D | 74.2 |
| 2020 | 1679W / 1474L / 200D | 1453W / 1690L / 177D | 72.7 |
| 2019 | 788W / 663L / 71D | 693W / 772L / 63D | 62.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Game Hungarian Defense | 2499 | 1153 | 1219 | 127 | 46.1% |
| Philidor Defense | 2198 | 1069 | 969 | 160 | 48.6% |
| Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening | 1808 | 857 | 851 | 100 | 47.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 1538 | 761 | 673 | 104 | 49.5% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1415 | 678 | 656 | 81 | 47.9% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Old Steinitz Defense | 1413 | 714 | 606 | 93 | 50.5% |
| Scotch Game | 1383 | 538 | 753 | 92 | 38.9% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 1377 | 657 | 624 | 96 | 47.7% |
| Three Knights Opening | 1313 | 604 | 619 | 90 | 46.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 1281 | 563 | 614 | 104 | 44.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 37.5% |
| Indian Game | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Gambit Accepted Old Variation | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Birds Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Indian Game London System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Gambit Declined Queens Knight Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 44.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Petrovs Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Old Steinitz Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Four Knights Game Italian Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruy Lopez Opening Berlin Defense | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Berlin Improved Steinitz Hedgehog Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Birds Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Morphy Defense Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 2 |
| Losing | 15 | 0 |