About laumenis
laumenis is a blitz-first chess player with a knack for cheeky traps, long endgames and the occasional dramatic resignation. Primarily active online in blitz, laumenis blends stubborn defense with sudden tactical bursts—think marathon middlegame fights that end with a flourish (or a facepalm).
Preferred time control: Blitz. Peak performance snapshot: 1319 (2022-07-08).
Playing style & strengths
laumenis plays long, often: decisive wins average around 65 moves and the endgame shows up in more than half of games. Key traits:
- Endgame-oriented — enjoys slow, technical conversions (Endgame frequency ~57%).
- Tactical resilience — high comeback rate and nearly 50% win rate after losing material.
- Early resignations happen occasionally (about 15.7%), but when the game goes long, expect careful maneuvering.
Best hours to catch laumenis online: late afternoon to early evening — especially around 17:00 (local time) when the tilt factor drops and the win rate spikes.
Openings & favorite lines
laumenis loves offbeat and aggressive choices as well as reliable structural systems. Top blitz openings and notable performance highlights:
- Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense — 315 games, solid results and a reliable scoring line. (Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense)
- Blackburne Shilling Gambit — sneaky success as Black; high win rate in blitz. (Blackburne Shilling Gambit)
- Philidor Defense and Barnes Defense — go-to defenses when laumenis wants a pragmatic fight.
- Amar Gambit and Bishop’s Opening: Horwitz Gambit — favorite weapons for surprising opponents and creating tactical chaos.
Sample tactical pattern (a trap-loving staple):
Notable streaks, records & memorable games
laumenis has seen both sides of the roller coaster: a longest winning streak of 9 and a longest losing streak of 10 — evidence of bold risks and spirited comebacks. Overall blitz record shows a huge sample of games fought with grit.
- All-time most-played opponents include: polofray, sfm2, makssatatan — friendly rivalries with plenty of repeat encounters.
- Memorable recent blitz: Blitz vs polofray
- Win/Loss/Draw in blitz (sample): heavy activity, balanced results and many decisive battles.
Daily routine & best times to challenge
If you want to catch laumenis at peak form, queue up a blitz game in the late afternoon or early evening. Win rates by hour show notable strength between 16:00–18:00 and unusual resilience around early-morning hours for those night-owl duels.
- Top weekdays: Tuesday and Monday show particularly good win rates.
- Best time of day: 17:00 (local) — prime blitz attacking hour.
Fun facts & quick links
- Nickname on the board: laumenis — gender-neutral and delightfully mysterious for opponents.
- Known for trying experimental openings and traps — approach with curiosity or caution.
- Visualize the rating journey:
- Explore opening theory terms: Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense, Blackburne Shilling Gambit
Want to study laumenis’ games or challenge them to a blitz bout? Use the profile links above and prepare for long middlegame fights, cunning traps, and the occasional theatrical collapse. Good luck — and may your tactical vision be sharp!