Profile Summary: laughoutleslie
Meet laughoutleslie, a chess enthusiast who approaches the 64 squares with the persistence of a caffeine-fueled knight on a mission. Although not yet wielding a grandmaster’s prowess, Leslie's journey has been nothing short of entertaining, marked by moments of brilliance, spirited comebacks, and sometimes, spectacular blunders that would make even the chess gods chuckle.
Rating & Performance
- Peak Blitz Rating: 704 (April 2025)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 781 (March 2025)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 479 (April 2025)
- Peak Daily Rating: 993 (May 2025)
Laughoutleslie’s blitz games tell a tale of hustle, with over 2,000 wins and a nearly equal number of losses—proving that sometimes you win, sometimes you learn (and sometimes you just tilt a little). This player balances victory and defeat on a razor’s edge, boasting a comeback rate of over 76%, showing that when the chips are down, Leslie's never out of the fight.
Playing Style & Trends
- Average moves per win: ~54 (because patience is a virtue... sometimes)
- Average moves per loss: ~47 (fast-talking losses with flair!)
- Prefers opening with Queen’s Pawn and Scandinavian Defense variations, showing a taste for classic, somewhat unpredictable lines
- Early resignation rate of ~7.4%, because why suffer through bad moves when you can prepare your comeback?
- Enjoys endgames, with a frequency approaching 50%, revealing a fondness for the long strategic grind
Psychological resilience is key for Leslie, who maintains a modest tilt factor of 14—meaning there’s only a small chance the next game will be a ragequit. Oddly enough, the prime gaming hour is 2 AM UTC, which explains the mysterious midnight chess magic.
Fun Facts & Memorable Moments
- Leslie’s most common opening in blitz is the Queen's Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation, with a winning rate of just above 53% — a strategy as bold as it sounds.
- Recent notable victory: a slick Pirc Defense win (ECO B07) where Leslie’s relentless pressure led to opponent’s resignation.
- Known among opponents for sticky endgame resilience and the odd cheeky comeback when least expected.
- When playing Black, Leslie’s win rate dips just below 50%, making the white pieces definitely the preferred battlefield.
- Most wins come from opponents with slightly lower ratings, but don't be fooled — equal-rated battles are fiercely contested and often nail-biting.
Summary
Laughoutleslie is the archetype of the passionate chess player: not always the strongest, but always entertaining, in it to win it and to laugh it off. With a knack for surprise tactics, a reliable endgame, and a midnight playing streak that fuels fairy-tale comebacks, Leslie is a versatile opponent who values the journey as much as the glory.
So next time you see Leslie’s name pop up on the board, beware: behind that chuckle is a competitor who just might turn your carefully crafted plan into a funny anecdote for the ages.
And remember, in chess as in life, the best strategy is sometimes to laugh out loud.
Check out laughoutleslie's profile on Chess.com
