Alessandro Leoni

Alessandro Leoni - aka lavverso

Meet Alessandro Leoni, a chess player whose journey resembles a thrilling roller coaster ride through the 64 squares. Known online as lavverso, Alessandro has steadily risen from humble rapid ratings around 600 in early 2021 to an impressive peak rapid rating of 1771 in early 2025 — a rise that would make even the most powerful bishops jealous.

Career Highlights & Playing Style

Alessandro's play style is a fascinating blend of patience and precision: an average of nearly 59 moves per win but not afraid to engage in battles dragging beyond 68 moves when things don't go his way. With a White win rate of 52% and 49% when playing Black, he's equally comfortable playing both sides of the board. His knack for staging comebacks is impressive too—boasting an 82% comeback rate after setbacks, making him the "Phoenix" of online chess.

Stamina? Alessandro seems to have it in spades. His endgame frequency stands at 64%, showing he loves to fight right to the bitter end. But don't be fooled—his tilted moments are contained to a modest tilt factor of 9. Early resignations are practically non-existent, marking him as a fighter until the last checker is captured or your queen is sacrificed dramatically.

Notable Stats (and quirks)

• Rapid: 808 wins, 614 losses, and 74 draws – clearly not shy of a challenge.
• Bullet: Over 2,100 wins in the bullet arena, proving he's as quick as lightning.
• Blitz: More than 2,200 wins, tolerating the pressure of fast decision-making.
• Daily games boast an impressive 88% win rate – looks like good things come to those who slow down!

Alessandro is a fan of the mysterious "Top Secret" opening – he’s played this in over 1,490 rapid games with a solid 54% win rate. When venturing beyond secrecy, his success with the Benoni Defense is flawless, a perfect 1/1 win record. And who could forget his charming use of the Vienna Game? Despite being less common in his repertoire, he has a perfect record there, too.

Fun Facts & Psychological Insights

Alessandro’s best time to play? 6:00 AM — so if you fancy a game, be ready to face him bright and early! Interestingly, he has a Tilt Factor of 9, which is not too shabby. It means he manages to keep his cool, except for occasional moments—probably when his favorite pieces mysteriously disappear.

Recent Games

lavverso’s most recent victory came from a well-fought rapid game featuring the Caro-Kann Defense Panov Attack. In a tense battle, he patiently squeezed out a resignation from his opponent, showing the power of strategic pressure and resilience.

The latest loss, however, was a close encounter decided by time, showing even the best can be caught off guard by the clock—a reminder that in chess, every second counts!

In Summary

Alessandro is a dynamic and evolving player who combines a tactical mind, fighting spirit, and a love for deep endgames. Whether you're a budding youngster or a seasoned grandmaster, facing lavverso guarantees a challenging and entertaining duel.

Keep an eye on this rising star – he’s got a late opening move... and a few surprises up his sleeve!