Xavier Labotte

Xavier Labotte - aka Le-Xe

Xavier Labotte, better known in the online chess realms as Le-Xe, is a rapid chess player whose journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster—complete with sharp climbs, sudden dips, and the occasional loop-de-loop. Despite not yet breaking into grandmaster territory, Le-Xe's peak rapid rating of 502 in June 2025 shows he’s got serious skills and a penchant for keeping opponents on their toes.

Le-Xe’s playstyle is a delicate balance between patience and tactical audacity. With an average game length of about 53 moves whether winning or losing, it’s clear that this player enjoys dragging the battle into the endgame trenches, where nearly half of all their games are decided. The white pieces favor them slightly more, boasting a respectable 57.45% win rate, whereas black pieces seem to inspire more resilience but fewer victories.

Known for a remarkably high 70.97% comeback rate, Le-Xe is not a player who will roll over after losing a piece—no, they fight back with the tenacity of a chessboard gladiator. Unfortunately, this spirited resistance sometimes leads to tilt episodes (Tilt Factor of 7), reminding us that even the best can shout at the screen when pawns betray them.

Opening Preferences & Performance

• Saragossa Opening: Their crown jewel opening, yielding an impressive 72.73% win rate across 11 games. A true favorite for making the crowd gasp.
• Englund Gambit & Undefined Openings: Sneaky surprises that pay off with roughly 66.67% wins—perfect for keeping opponents guessing.
• Van t Kruijs Opening: A classic pick but a toss-up performance with a near-even 47.06% win ratio.
• Less successful ventures into the King's Pawn and Scandinavian Defense openings remind us even bold warriors meet their match sometimes.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Le-Xe’s best hours are late at night, with a flawless 100% win rate at midnight—clearly a nocturnal strategist fueled by caffeine (or cosmic alignment).
• Monday is the luckiest day of the week with a solid 51.61% win rate, while Wednesdays are simply perfect - 100%.
• Despite a current losing streak of 5 games, history shows Le-Xe is well-practiced at bouncing back with a longest winning streak of 5 games.
• When it comes to terminating games, Le-Xe prefers the traditional checkmate (43 wins by this method) or the more diplomatic resignation (45 wins), signaling respect for opponents and good sportsmanship.

Recent Triumphs and Challenges

One of Le-Xe’s most memorable wins involved a dazzling checkmate using the King's Pawn Opening, Kings Knight Variation, showcasing both strategic depth and brutal finishing. However, losses are part of the journey too, including tough battles against players like makstriton and rodgs_filipe07, reminding us that even Le-Xe isn’t immune to checkmate surprises.

All considered, Xavier Labotte, or Le-Xe, is a spirited rapid chess warrior, armed with a sharp mind, a taste for dynamic openings, and a knack for thrilling comebacks. The path to chess mastery is long, but with perseverance, smiles, and perhaps some extra midnight games, the board is definitely set for greatness.