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Lembke407 GM

Playing Since: 2019-08-28 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2504
4W / 1L / 4D
Blitz: 3228
1443W / 479L / 326D
Bullet: 3202
213W / 54L / 37D

Grandmaster Lembke407: The Blitz Virtuoso with a Touch of Mystery

Meet Lembke407, a chess Grandmaster whose rapid-fire moves have dazzled opponents across the globe. Rising through the ranks with a blend of tactical wizardry and psychological resilience, this enigmatic player has made a name in the blitz and bullet arenas, proving that speed and precision can go hand-in-hand.

A Meteoric Rating Climb

Starting from a respectable bullet rating of 1800 in 2019, Lembke407 quickly shattered expectations, rocketing to a blitz peak rating of 3251 as of February 2025 — a rating so fierce they might as well play with a clock set to "blink and you lose." Their bullet best isn’t far behind, boasting a high of 3175, and even in rapid games, this GM flexes a solid 2498.

Style & Strength

Known for an average win margin of 86 moves in blitz (yes, they wrestle complex endgames with vigor) and an impressive comeback rate of 87%, Lembke407’s style is a rollercoaster of tension and excitement. Whether down a piece or facing a daunting attack, this Grandmaster fights back with tactical finesse and nerves of steel. Their games often unfold as thrilling epics, often concluding with opponents forced to concede under pressure — quite a reliable resignation magnet!

Opening Mastery

When it comes to openings, Lembke407 keeps some secrets close to the vest (named ironically “Top Secret” in their repertoire), dominating over 1300 blitz games with a crushing 63.76% win rate. They wield the Italian Game Two Knights (100% win rate) and the Sicilian Rossolimo Attack (over 83% win rate) like a maestro wielding a baton. Opponents beware: every move feels carefully plotted, blending classical solidity with sly aggression.

Competitive Spirit & Records

With an astonishing 980 wins and only 319 losses in blitz alone, plus solid numbers in bullet and rapid, Lembke407 has cemented themselves as a dependable and fierce competitor. Their longest winning streak is a staggering 27 games — that’s over two dozen opponents sent packing before they even realized what hit them. And while losses do come (as they must), this GM's tilt factor of just 5 shows they keep cool under fire.

Recent Battles: The Tale of Wins and Losses

Just recently, Lembke407 clinched a brilliant victory in a Slav Defense battle by resignation, showcasing mastery in positional maneuvering against formidable opposition. On the flip side, losses against top contenders like Daniel Naroditsky remind us even Grandmasters have their days — or in some cases, their serious time trouble moments (one of those loses was on time!).

Fun Fact

If you ever want to challenge Lembke407, be ready for a fast-paced fight mostly starting around 9 AM— their documented best time to play and our perfect excuse to set an early morning alarm.

Whether you're an aspiring player or a chess aficionado, watching Lembke407 in action is like watching a Grandmaster paint a masterpiece — only with knights, bishops, and lightning-fast knights... literally.


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Recent Performance Overview

You've demonstrated strong play recently with a solid win rate, especially given that you compete against players of varying strengths. Your ability to maintain a positive score in blitz games, including wins against tough opponents, is commendable. Your understanding of complex openings like the Sicilian Defense and English Opening variations shows good preparation.

What You're Doing Well

  • Opening Repertoire Strength: You have a well-rounded repertoire with a particularly impressive win rate in strategies like the Dőry Defense (nearly 73%) and Italian Game Two Knights Defense (69%). This shows your deep knowledge and comfort in these lines.
  • Aggressive Play and Initiative: Your recent win with the Sicilian Defense involved active piece play and timely pawn breaks, which pressured your opponent effectively.
  • Game Management: You handle transitions well from the opening into the middle game, often turning slight advantages into tangible pressure on your opponents.
  • Consistent Improvement: Your rating trends over the last few months indicate steady progress, reflecting productive study and practice habits.

Areas for Improvement

  • Time Management: In blitz, every second counts. In your games, ensure you balance thinking on critical moves without falling significantly behind on the clock. Consider practicing faster calculation and pattern recognition under timed conditions.
  • Endgame Technique: Some recent losses show complex endgame positions where piece activity was crucial. Focusing on typical endgame studies, like rook endgames and minor piece maneuvers, will help convert advantages and salvage tough positions.
  • Handling Counterplay: Occasionally, your games showed vulnerability when opponents launched counterattacks in the middle game. Working on recognizing key defensive resources and counter-counterattacks can strengthen your resilience.
  • Opening Variety: While your favorite openings yield great results, incorporating diverse opening lines helps stay unpredictable and prepares you for unusual opponent strategies.

Recommendations Moving Forward

  • Study blitz game patterns from your favorite openings to build quicker intuitive responses.
  • Allocate time for targeted endgame training focusing on frequently occurring theoretical endgames.
  • Review your recent losses with a coach or analysis engine to spot recurring tactical or strategic pitfalls.
  • Practice with incremental time controls to improve the balance between speed and accuracy.
  • Keep tracking your rating trend to monitor progress and adjust your study plan as needed.

Summary

Your consistent performance and increasing rating validate your efforts and strategic approach. By refining time management and endgame skills while reinforcing your opening strengths, you can continue climbing the ranks effectively. Keep pushing, and enjoy the journey!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Pranesh M 7W / 9L / 2D
Beksultan Moldagali 1W / 0L / 0D
dogsofwar 10W / 7L / 1D
Vladimir Seliverstov 3W / 2L / 1D
Srihari L 7W / 0L / 0D
Matthias Bluebaum 6W / 1L / 0D
my_last_life 2W / 1L / 0D
Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab 10W / 5L / 2D
Aleksandr Moiseenko 5W / 0L / 0D
yueyangshan 10W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Daniel Naroditsky 80W / 42L / 18D
Rudik Makarian 35W / 9L / 16D
Parham Maghsoodloo 31W / 15L / 11D
Sina Movahed 31W / 17L / 6D
Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus 29W / 15L / 7D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 3202 3262 2494
2024 3130 3164
2023 3005 3087
2022 2732 2757
2021 1800
2019 1800
Rating by Year20192021202220232024202532621800YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 421W / 146L / 60D 379W / 146L / 106D 94.6
2024 382W / 101L / 75D 335W / 123L / 107D 93.4
2023 21W / 2L / 5D 23W / 5L / 2D 93.6
2022 23W / 2L / 0D 23W / 2L / 1D 73.0
2021 8W / 0L / 1D 7W / 2L / 0D 92.9
2019 2W / 3L / 0D 3W / 0L / 1D 87.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 77 52 15 10 67.5%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 75 43 17 15 57.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 71 42 16 13 59.1%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 66 41 12 13 62.1%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 59 38 12 9 64.4%
King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation 57 36 12 9 63.2%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 51 33 10 8 64.7%
Döry Defense 46 31 6 9 67.4%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 44 27 12 5 61.4%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 43 26 10 7 60.5%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 11 6 3 2 54.5%
Döry Defense 10 8 1 1 80.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 10 9 1 0 90.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 10 5 2 3 50.0%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 9 6 2 1 66.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 8 6 0 2 75.0%
Australian Defense 8 5 3 0 62.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 8 2 4 2 25.0%
Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation 7 5 2 0 71.4%
King's Indian Attack 7 3 1 3 42.9%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 27 20
Losing 7 0