lcdsantos

Profile Summary: lcdsantos

Meet lcdsantos, a chess adventurer navigating the thrilling rollercoaster of online Rapid and Daily chess ratings. Starting their journey with a notable peak Rapid rating of 668 in late 2024, lcdsantos has battled through ups and downs, currently cruising with a solid Rapid rating around 503 and a spiffy Daily peak of 608.

With over 400 Rapid games logged in early 2025 alone, this player doesn’t shy away from a challenge—boasting a total Rapid record close to even with 216 wins, 207 losses, and a handful of draws, revealing a competitive spirit that refuses to quit.

Opening Repertoire & Style

Expert in the Bishop's Opening (80 games, 52.5% wins) and its quirky variations, lcdsantos likes to keep opponents on their toes. The King’s Pawn Opening - King's Knight Variation is their secret weapon with a stellar 62.5% win rate, and the Scandinavian Defense Closed isn't far behind.

Their style? A true strategist who enjoys the long game with an average 45 moves per win but sticks around almost 61 moves on average in defeats, proving patience in every battle. Winning from behind? That's their specialty with a remarkable 61% comeback rate, making lcdsantos the ultimate thriller in last-minute drama.

Psychological Edge & Quirks

An early bird or night owl? Turns out lcdsantos's prime lightning strikes happen around 5 AM—perhaps the witching hour awakens their tactical genius. But beware: their tilt factor is moderate at 6, so opponents may catch a lucky break once in a while!

With a modest early resignation rate of 5.77%, lcdsantos respects the art of grit—never giving up too easily.

Memorable Moments

Notable recent victory? A picturesque snatch of mate in just six moves against adambods, showcasing rapid-fire aggression and killer queen moves reminiscent of a Hollywood script:

1. e4 Nc6 2. Bb5 a6 3. Bc4 Nd4 4. c3 Nb5 5. Qh5 c6 6. Qxf7#

However, no hero’s journey is without hiccups—lcdsantos recently fell prey to Jagieneczqa in a nail-biting Englund Gambit battle, a reminder that even the strongest must respect the unpredictability of chess.

Fighting Spirit & Future

With a longest winning streak of 11 games, lcdsantos has proven times when the stars align, their chess wizardry is nearly unstoppable. The current rating trajectory suggests the rise is far from over.

Whether battling familiar foes or embracing new challengers, lcdsantos continues to sharpen tactics and embrace every check, sacrifice, and glorious checkmate—because in the world of chess, every move counts, and every defeat is just a plot twist before the comeback.