Profile Summary: Leo9073
Meet Leo9073, a Rapid chess combatant who dances on the 64 squares with a rating rollercoaster stretching from 411 to a peak of 966 in early 2025. Not your conventional grandmaster-in-the-making, Leo's chess journey is more like a thrilling indie movie — full of surprises, comebacks, and the occasional plot twist (or blunder).
Playing Style & Statistics
Leo9073’s style could best be described as a “slow burner with a punchline.” Averaging about 66 moves per win, they clearly enjoy a good endgame party, and about half of their games reach that phase. Opponents beware: Leo has a 65% comeback rate, proving that giving up is not in their vocabulary — except for the 7.58% early resignation rate when the position says "just no."
White pieces bring out the best in Leo, with a tidy 50.11% win rate, while Black pieces offer a slightly tougher battlefield at 45.93%. Their psychological resilience is notable, sporting a low tilt factor of 10 (yes, Leo can get a little miffed but bounces back fast) and a best time to play at 7 AM — so this is your morning chess hero.
Favorite Openings & Signature Moves
Leo9073 isn’t shy of variety but has a soft spot for the Queen’s Pawn Opening with over 300 games played. The Philidor Defense and its exchange variation show up frequently, though with mixed success — a win rate of 32.65% in the Exchange Variation suggests it might be time for a little reshuffling.
Some of Leo’s secret weapons include the Englund Gambit with a surprising 61.29% win rate and the Queen’s Pawn Horwitz Defense, boasting a robust 65% win rate. Clearly, they love turning the tables with less orthodox openings that throw opponents into the unknown.
Record & Rivalries
Out of 887 Rapid games, Leo maintains almost an even split with 426 wins and 422 losses, peppered with 39 draws. Their longest victory streak is a solid 11 games in a row, though the lows include a 10-game losing skid — a testament to the highs and lows of online combat.
Notably, some rivals aren't so lucky: Leo has a perfect 100% win rate against players like nadeemalkhalil and jadeja_18, but an unlucky 0% against others such as darthchabs and utsav_92. For a fun touch, darthchabs and utsav_92 might want to rethink their strategies!
Recent Highlights
Just this June 2025, Leo9073 checked out the competition with a beautiful checkmate victory against dimasykmoscow – a game full of strategic finesse culminating in Rh7# (checkmate in style!).
Whether it’s a nail-biter against top contenders or an experiment with the quirky Englund Gambit, Leo9073’s games are always worth a watch.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Absolute powerhouse at 7 AM with a 100% win rate — morning coffee and chess strategy, a lethal combo.
- Almost as passionate about psychology as tactics, evidenced by a tilt factor and timely checkmates.
- Chess openings? Leo’s bag of tricks is like a magical hat — you never quite know what will pop out next.
Keep an eye on Leo9073; a rapid phoenix with many more moves to brew and surprises ahead!
Hi Leo9073! ✨
Quick Snapshot
• Current level: sub-900 rapid
• 1058 (2025-10-17)
• Activity patterns:
Your Strong Points
- Fighting spirit: You score many wins with direct attacks and aren’t afraid of bold rook lifts (e.g. 22.Rd7!! and 29.Rxf7+ against dimasykmoscow).
- Open-file awareness: Once a file opens, you usually occupy it with heavy pieces quickly.
- Basic endgame conversion: In the jadeja_18 game you calmly advanced the passed c-pawn and switched to a winning rook endgame.
Most Impactful Improvements
1. Stop tempo leaks in the opening
In your last win the light-squared bishop made five moves in the first eight turns:
.Each extra move lets the opponent catch up or even seize the initiative. Adopt the rule “every piece only once until the basic development is finished”.
2. King safety before pawn storms
Two recent losses show an exposed king after early pawn pushes (e.g. 17.g4?! vs utsav_92). When you attack on the wing, first complete development and check the centre for breaks like …e5 or …d4 that could open lines against your own monarch.
3. Tactics! Tactics! Tactics!
Blunders such as 13.Nxd5? fxe5 (DarthChabs game) and 20…c4?? (DimasykMoscow game) come straight from missed forks/pins. Nothing raises rating faster than daily puzzle work:
- 10 puzzles/day focused on double attacks, loose piece tactics, and back-rank mates.
- After each game, replay it once and pause at blunder moves to ask “what was hanging?”.
4. Streamline your repertoire
- With White: Your 1.d4 + e3 setup already resembles the Colle-Zukertort. Learn the typical plan: Bd3, Nbd2, O-O, Re1, e4 break.
- Against 1.e4: Your Philidor structures are solid but passive. Consider the classical 1…e5, 2…Nf6 (Petroff), which teaches centre control and quick development.
- Against 1.d4: You do well with simple …d5 lines. Add the idea …c5 when White delays c2-c4 to challenge the centre.
5. Resilience & Time Management
Several games were resigned from roughly equal positions. Next week set a personal rule: No resignations before move 30 and while material is equal or better. Use any extra time to perform a final 10-second blunder check before each move.
Training Plan (4-Week)
| Day | Focus | Typical Drill (30-45 min) |
|---|---|---|
| Mon / Thu | Tactics | 15 puzzles + annotate one own game |
| Tue | Opening | Review one model Colle game; play 3 blitz games using the ideas |
| Wed | Endgame | King-and-pawn & rook technique video or notes; practise vs engine |
| Fri | Strategy | Study a short annotated master game highlighting pawn breaks |
| Weekend | Play | 3–5 rapid games applying the week’s theme. Save and review. |
Final Encouragement
You already show creativity and the courage to sacrifice. Combine that with tighter fundamentals and you’ll break 1000 soon. Good luck, and enjoy every move!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| hasanotaboyev | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| mrkhrist | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| marknevercares | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| yavuz-selim-kldc | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| william_2204 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| dibakar444 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| dadals | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| charliesford | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| myfatherson01 | 0W / 2L / 0D | View |
| zjeithan | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| argapanjaitan | 0W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| 10caleb300 | 0W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| mostafaalfalaky | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| sherlove | 0W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
| socolacana | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 966 | 383 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 533W / 473L / 48D | 472W / 524L / 51D | 58.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack | 660 | 329 | 300 | 31 | 49.9% |
| Philidor Defense | 383 | 181 | 179 | 23 | 47.3% |
| Australian Defense | 243 | 124 | 107 | 12 | 51.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 111 | 53 | 51 | 7 | 47.8% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 72 | 34 | 36 | 2 | 47.2% |
| Czech Defense | 67 | 23 | 41 | 3 | 34.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 64 | 28 | 33 | 3 | 43.8% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 52 | 29 | 19 | 4 | 55.8% |
| Bishop's Opening | 41 | 19 | 19 | 3 | 46.3% |
| Modern Defense | 40 | 20 | 19 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 3 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |