Lenny Kharitonov (aka lennycious)
Meet Lenny Kharitonov, a blitz aficionado with a chess journey as colorful as his win-loss record. Starting from a modest blitz rating of 1200 in 2017 with just 3 games played (and a grand total of zero wins, but hey, who’s counting?), Lenny quickly ramped up the heat. By 2020, he hit his personal blitz peak at 1558 rating points, after grinding through nearly a thousand games — talk about stamina and dedication!
Lenny’s daily chess adventures began slower but steadily improved, reaching a comfortable zone above 1000 rating points in his early years. However, it’s in the blitz realm where he truly shines (or at least battles fiercely), with over 2,800 games and 1,294 wins under his belt. He’s mastered the mysterious “Top Secret” opening strategy — which apparently involves surprising opponents so much that no details were shared — boasting a respectable win rate hovering around 45%.
Though his win-loss-draw record is a rollercoaster (1294 wins against 1473 losses in blitz, anyone?), Lenny’s never one to fold easily. His tactical awareness is noteworthy: after losing a piece, his comeback rate skyrockets, and winning after such losses is 100% — either he’s incredibly stubborn or a closet chess ninja. Early resignations? Barely 0.77%, proving he’s more of a fighter than a quitter. And if you’re wondering about psychological resilience, his tilt factor is low, so don’t expect emotional outbursts, just cool, calculated moves.
Off the board, Lenny could probably be spotted playing chess at odd hours—a pro in late-night strategy, with his best win rates occurring during 11 AM and 17 PM, striking fear into weekend warriors and weekday champions alike. He’s got a signature average game length of around 64 moves to victory, showing patience that can outlast even the most stubborn opponent or a slow internet connection.
When it comes to rivalry, Lenny has faced down “zer0cool” more than 150 times, winning about 46% of those battles – a true test of perseverance. Meanwhile, the ghosts of opponents past like “ognjen9595” and “bulldog1979” have gotten a clean sweep treatment, with Lenny boasting a 100% win rate there. If you ever get matched against him, prepare for a fight; this chess player’s journey is full of grit, strategy, and a pinch of mystery.
In short, Lenny Kharitonov is the chess equivalent of your favorite underdog movie character: always coming back, unpredictable, and never short on surprising tactics.
