Marcell Csonka (Username: Lecrumm)
Marcell Csonka, known in the chess world as Lecrumm, is a player who dances gracefully on the 64 squares with a style that’s part strategist, part meme connoisseur. Having battled fiercely since early 2024, Marcell’s journey through various time controls has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride — thrilling highs, respectable lows, and an occasional “Wait, what just happened?” moment.
Rating & Performance Highlights
- Preferred Time Control: Blitz, where Marcell’s lightning-fast thinking shines brightest.
- Peak Ratings: Blitz at 400 (April 2025), Daily at a stunning 695 (March 2025), Rapid at 444 (March 2024), and Bullet at 266 (April 2025).
- Win-Loss-Draw Record:
Blitz: 180 wins, 181 losses, 19 draws.
Rapid: 142 wins, 146 losses, 12 draws.
Bullet: 4 wins, 6 losses.
Daily: 7 wins, 7 losses, 1 draw.
Opening Repertoire – What’s in the Bag?
Marcell favors solid, classic choices with a flair of unpredictability:
- Caro-Kann Defense: His signature weapon in blitz and rapid games, boasting a respectable 55.56% win rate in blitz.
- Van ’t Kruijs Opening: A quirky pick that yields impressive results, with a 71.43% blitz win rate. Who knew irregular openings could be this dangerous?
- King’s Indian Attack: Not his happiest hunting ground, yet he keeps trying (win rate around 26.67% in blitz), proving persistence is key.
- Nimzowitsch and Reti Openings: Preferred rapid choices, showing a tactical mind that loves the hypermodern approach.
Playing Style & Psychological Traits
Lecrumm is not just a player; he’s a chess experience. Expect:
- A tendency to resign early about 7% of the time—because why drag the inevitable out?
- An endgame enthusiast, with nearly half of his games heading there (45.11%). Nothing like grinding down the opponent after a long strategic battle.
- A comeback specialist who turns the tables 64% of the time after falling behind, showcasing remarkable resilience and perhaps a hint of stubbornness.
- Prefers playing with Black slightly better than with White, evidence that he enjoys turning the tables on his opponents.
- Best time to catch him online for epic battles: around 8 PM — prime time for tactical fireworks and occasional blunders.
Memorable Recent Battles
In his recent games, Marcell has had mixed fortunes but memorable moments:
- Recent Victory Highlight: A blitz triumph over RicardoTemp on June 6, 2025, ending with a crafty victory on time after maneuvering the Caro-Kann Defense. Time management? Check. Strategy? Check.
- Recent Defeats: Close calls against Riptrail_x2 and VolcanicRaptor, proving even the best occasionally stumble – but never without a fight.
Fun Fact
Marcell’s win rate varies wildly by week and hour, but he notoriously underperforms early in the morning (6 AM anyone?) hitting just 16.67% – clearly, chess is best enjoyed after coffee!
In Conclusion
Marcell “Lecrumm” Csonka is a dynamic and tenacious chess warrior, unafraid to try unconventional openings and bounce back from setbacks with vigor. Whether he's quietly crushing opponents in the endgame, or shaking the board with a daring Van ’t Kruijs Opening, Marcell embodies the spirit of a passionate chess adventurer — always ready for the next challenge, and maybe a little bit of chaos.