Stan Ley

Stan Ley: The Relentless Rapid Warrior

Meet Stan Ley, known online as LegendarioCze, a chess player whose rapid rating swings resemble a rollercoaster with a few loop-de-loops. Specializing primarily in Rapid chess, Stan’s journey has been a thrilling saga of highs and lows, cunning strategies, and epic comebacks.

Starting with a promising peak rapid rating of 912 in late 2022, Stan's elo dance has seen dips to as low as the 400s in mid-2023, only to soar back above 800 by 2025. Give this guy a clock and less time, and you'll witness his magic unfold. His blitz and bullet ratings hover around the challenging highs of 700 and 735 respectively, proving that speed doesn't faze Stan.

Playing Style & Tactics

Stan's style is best described as a blend of patience and mischief. While he shows a somewhat high early resignation rate at 7.25%, don’t be fooled – his comeback rate clocks an impressive 82.83%. This means when the odds are against him, he's more likely to claw back than surrender graciously. His average moves per win are slightly lower than his moves per loss, suggesting he prefers to wrap up victorious games without overstaying his welcome.

When it comes to openings, Stan likes to keep opponents on their toes. His favorites include:

• Queens Pawn Opening with a win rate over 52%
• Scandinavian Defense boasting a solid 55% win rate in rapid games
• Horwitz Defense, where he shines with a 57% win record

Less impressive (and perhaps more experimental) gambits like the Englund Gambit are ventured only occasionally and with mixed success — let's just say it’s more of a “fun to watch” than a “tried and true” strategy.

Record and Rivals

With almost 1000 rapid wins, an equal number of losses, and 75 draws, Stan’s resilience is evident. His longest winning streak is an impressive 12 games, but he's no stranger to tough spells either, enduring an 11-game losing streak at one point. Fortunately, his current winning streak is a promising 2.

Stan has faced some frequent opponents such as dogan12864 (16 games), fatality06, and mrzygz, showing mixed results – but always ready for a rematch. Against some of his most recent foes — motitan, beskazalii, and laloog — Stan boasts a perfect 100% win rate. Clearly, some players bring out the best in him!

Memorable Moments

Stan’s most recent victories often feature timely resignations from opponents who realize they’re outmatched — witness the thrilling

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Fun Facts

• Stan’s best time of day is 5:00 AM — apparently, he’s the kind of chess player who’s ready while the world is still snoozing.
• His win rate peaks sharply around 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM, suggesting that coffee and moonlight both fuel his genius.
• If Stan’s psychological state were a chess piece, it'd probably be a knight — unexpectedly tricky!

In short, Stan Ley is a relentless competitor with a knack for surprising his opponents and bouncing back from adversity. Whether you’re planning to challenge him or just spectate, be ready for a wild and witty ride through the chessboard.