Leonardo Duarte - International Master
Known in chess circles as leoduarte, Leonardo Duarte is an International Master who has taken the chess world by storm — or at least made a few pawns tremble. With a playing style that mixes tactical prowess and psychological resilience, Leonardo has battled their way through thousands of blitz and bullet games, accumulating a blend of thrilling wins and humbling lessons.
Career Highlights & Ratings
Starting from a modest blitz rating of 1200 in 2015, Leonardo skyrocketed to a blistering peak blitz rating of 2539 in February 2021. This rise is nothing short of a rollercoaster, complete with an 11-game winning streak and a few speedy losses that remind us even IMs aren’t immune to blunders. Bullet rating has also seen impressive progression, reaching up to 2411 in mid-2023, making them a force in lightning-fast time controls.
Playing Style & Strengths
Leonardo is a tenacious competitor fond of long endgames, boasting an endgame frequency over 82% — probably because they just enjoy torturing opponents with grinding technique. The average number of moves per win or loss hovers around 78, so patience is king here. Their penchant for comebacks is strong too, with an impressive 86.8% comeback rate, proving that even if you snatch a piece, Leonardo might snatch the win back.
Psychological Edge
Known to have a tilt factor of 6 (chess pros have their off days too!), Leonardo’s sweet spot for crushing opponents is around noon, boasting a 100% win rate at 12 PM — or maybe they just run on coffee and checkmates. Interestingly, wins against higher-rated opponents happen less frequently (30% win rate), but against lower-rated foes, Leonardo downright dominates with over 71% wins. Humble? Maybe, but deadly when it counts.
Memorable Victory
In a recent blitz masterpiece on July 17, 2024, Leonardo as White executed a precise and poetic checkmate against vladoliviu in just 29 moves. The game was a wild ride through the King's Pawn Opening: Goldsmith Defense, ending with a classic Rd7#. For those who appreciate beautiful finishers, this game is a must-watch.
Fun Facts
- Leonardo's favorite openings are so secret, even the database calls them "Top Secret". The mystery continues...
- Despite being a chess ninja in blitz and bullet, daily chess is apparently not Leonardo's cup of tea (peak rating: 400!)
- Leonardo’s worst nemeses include players like foxontherun97 and statham, against whom the win rate sadly reads zero. Rematch pending!
With resilience, skill, and a touch of enigma, Leonardo Duarte continues to carve out a place among the chess elite. Whether blitzing through opponents or grinding in lengthy endgames, leoduarte is a player to watch — especially if you catch them after their morning coffee.
