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Legolas95

Playing Since: 2017-12-26 (Closed for Fair Play Violations)

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Rapid: 2506
84W / 14L / 8D
Blitz: 2936
2537W / 1569L / 377D
Bullet: 2844
1605W / 1054L / 180D

Legolas95: The Elven Archer of the Chessboard

Known by the mysterious moniker Legolas95, this player has delighted and confounded opponents across the chess battlefield much like their namesake hunting arrows at a thousand paces. With a lightning-fast tactical mind and an almost supernatural ability to bounce back, Legolas95 commands an exceptional presence in Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet chess formats.

A Journey Through the Ranks

Legolas95’s chess odyssey began climbing steadily from a respectable 2006 Blitz rating in 2017 to a breathtaking peak near the 2900 mark in the fastest time controls. By 2025, their Blitz rating hovers around 2861, an Olympian level achieved by few mortals. Bullet chess? They’ve dashed to a peak of 2894, firing off moves faster than a quiver emptied in a single volley.

Playing Style & Strengths

With an average game length surpassing 78 moves in wins, Legolas95 clearly enjoys the long tactical dance, methodically stalking their prey across the 64 squares until victory is assured. Their Endgame frequency is a staggering 81.6%, revealing a penchant for outmaneuvering opponents deep into the late game when patience and precision reign supreme.

Surprisingly resilient, they boast a come back rate of 89.2% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. One could say that giving up material only sharpens their deadly resolve to strike back — much like an arrow loosed from the shadows when least expected.

The Psychological Archer

Tilt? Almost non-existent at a mere 12 on the 'Tilt Factor' scale, this player keeps their cool as well as any forest guardian. Though early resignations are rare (less than 1%), when Legolas95 commits, they fight with elven tenacity until the very end. Their win differences between rated and casual settings hint at a knack for performing under the pressure of a real battlefield.

Notable Feats and Rivalries

Over thousands of games played and won, Legolas95 has carved a commanding win record, especially in Blitz where over 1790 victories shine proudly out of nearly 3200 battles fought. The list of opponents they've trounced or battled is as long as a hobbit’s tale, with some foes left arrowed down cold at a 0% win rate and many others tasting defeat repeatedly.

Even the days and hours lean in their favor: Tuesday games deliver the highest win rate at 62.6%, while the early morning hours from midnight to 3 AM host their fiercest assaults, boasting win rates hitting up to 75%.

Legacy and Lore

Legolas95 embodies the spirit of a chess warrior — swift, silent, and deadly. Whether wielding the white or black pieces, they maintain an impressive edge, slinging arrows of strategy and tactics that leave opponents wondering if they are battling a Grandmaster or some mythical elven champion armed with endless patience and cunning.

If chess were Middle-earth, Legolas95 would be aiming straight for the center of the board, never missing their mark, and always reminding us mere mortals that sometimes, the true game is won not just by force, but by grace and precision.


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Feedback for Legolas95

Legolas95, you’ve demonstrated strong play in your recent games, showcasing good understanding of key opening principles and effective middle-game tactics. Here are some highlights and areas for improvement based on your recent wins and losses:

Strengths

  • Opening Preparation: You consistently use sound openings like the London System and Queen’s Gambit Declined, maintaining solid positions early on. Your familiarity helps you gain a comfortable game from the beginning.
  • Positional Understanding: Your moves often improve your piece activity and control over the center. For example, in your recent win against igor0073, you effectively used piece coordination and created weaknesses to convert a favorable endgame.
  • Endgame Technique: You showed good endgame technique finishing the game confidently, especially in queen and rook endgames, gradually improving your winning chances.
  • Time Management: Most games show balanced time usage, with careful thinking during critical moves.

Opportunities for Improvement

  • Handling Complications: In some losses, such as the game against Happy_Bear, tactical sequences and sharp positions caught you off guard. Improving your calculation and visualization in complicated positions can help avoid costly errors.
  • King Safety: Watch for moments where your king becomes exposed, especially in openings like the Indian Game or Sicilian Defense. In a few games your king came under strong attack, so prioritizing safety through timely castling and pawn structure could reduce risk.
  • Active Defense: When under pressure, look for active counterplay opportunities instead of just passive defense. This can help reverse momentum in difficult positions.
  • Tactical Awareness: Work on pattern recognition tactics to spot forks, pins, and skewers quicker, which will enhance your ability to defend and attack dynamically.

Tips to Boost Your Play

  • Review your losses to understand critical turning points where the position changed in your opponent’s favor.
  • Practice calculating forced lines to improve your ability to see combinations ahead.
  • Study endgame fundamentals to convert winning positions more confidently under time pressure.
  • Try varied opening lines occasionally to keep your repertoire fresh and flexible.

Keep up the great work! Your recent performance indicates a high level of skill and understanding. With focused study on tactical and defensive nuances, you'll climb even higher.

Good luck, and keep enjoying the game!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Zsuzsanna Terbe 65W / 36L / 6D
Miller Rojas Huaman 45W / 19L / 3D
0817chess 19W / 17L / 8D
Anselm Wagner 28W / 13L / 3D
markoskaz12 21W / 21L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2844 2936 2506
2024 2885 2878 2110
2021 2501
2020 2254 2433 2064
2019 2133 2322
2018 1946 2250
2017 2369
Rating by Year201720182019202020212024202529361946YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1100W / 579L / 126D 987W / 666L / 152D 82.9
2024 1060W / 621L / 127D 971W / 694L / 145D 83.8
2021 5W / 2L / 0D 3W / 2L / 0D 78.9
2020 35W / 22L / 4D 33W / 29L / 4D 81.9
2019 7W / 1L / 2D 5W / 4L / 1D 68.5
2018 2W / 7L / 1D 4W / 4L / 1D 67.3
2017 6W / 2L / 1D 6W / 3L / 1D 78.9

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 738 464 210 64 62.9%
Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation 614 334 228 52 54.4%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 333 198 111 24 59.5%
Döry Defense 329 179 124 26 54.4%
Amazon Attack 268 143 98 27 53.4%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 170 105 55 10 61.8%
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation 144 95 45 4 66.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 131 75 47 9 57.2%
East Indian Defense 126 74 43 9 58.7%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 110 52 49 9 47.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 307 188 99 20 61.2%
Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation 244 146 81 17 59.8%
Döry Defense 194 104 75 15 53.6%
Amazon Attack 170 90 69 11 52.9%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 122 75 45 2 61.5%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 122 61 54 7 50.0%
Australian Defense 121 78 38 5 64.5%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 117 66 41 10 56.4%
Amar Gambit 114 68 35 11 59.6%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 85 47 34 4 55.3%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 10 6 2 2 60.0%
Döry Defense 10 8 0 2 80.0%
Amazon Attack 8 7 1 0 87.5%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 6 3 2 1 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation 5 5 0 0 100.0%
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Australian Defense 3 1 0 2 33.3%
Sicilian Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 3 3 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 18 11
Losing 12 0