leonek1978

Profile Summary: leonek1978

Meet leonek1978, a chess player whose rating journey reads like a rollercoaster with a few loops— holding a peak Rapid rating of 823 in January 2025 before cruising through the 300-400 range in recent months.

Known for a fighting spirit (114 wins to 100 losses with 20 draws), leonek1978 adopts an adventurous opening repertoire with a distinct love for the Van t Kruijs Opening, boasting an impressive 53% win rate over 94 games — proving that unconventional can be effective. The French Defense is also a favored battleground, yielding a shiny 60% victory rate. Sadly, some variations like the French Defense Knight Variation don't go as well, but hey, nobody's perfect!

If you catch leonek1978 at the board, beware of their knack for comebacks: a commendable 63% return-rate after being down a piece. They're also a philosopher of patience, with wins averaging 62 moves, savoring the endgame (which happens in over 67% of their plays) — a true endurance test!

Timing-wise, this player is a dawn bird, with a curious penchant for playing their best around 5 AM—likely fueled by coffee or the existential dread of opening a new day’s tactics. Saturdays and Sundays are golden opportunities, carrying win rates above 60% on weekends.

While leonek1978 has seen streaks of both six wins and six losses in a row (proving they’re human, after all), their resilience shines through in games won by resignation — 65 times their opponent threw in the towel, which must mean their pressure and clever traps work wonders!

Off the board, it seems leonek1978 has strong opinions about their opponents; they have a 100% win rate against quite a few foes (like artamendi, eksu07, and maestrodelatactica), but some others still have their number (looking at you, bort1111 and kretektetek2).

In recent games, leonek1978 showed tactical flair and patience, winning a well-fought victory in the Van t Kruijs Opening by resignation, but also learning from losses by checkmate, reminding all that chess is a humbling teacher.

All in all, leonek1978 is a seasoned and strategic Rapid player with a dash of unpredictability, a fondness for endurance battles, and a quirky habit of shining in the wee hours. A player worth following for those who enjoy a good fight and a little bit of fun on the 64 squares!