Leonardo Henrique (Leoon30): The Dauntless Gambit Enthusiast
Leonardo Henrique, known online as Leoon30, is a chess player whose journey is as unpredictable as his choice of openings and as colorful as his rating graph. With a peak rapid rating of 694 and a blitz high of 742, Leonardo enjoys playing the game in all its time controls — rapid, blitz, bullet, and daily — proving himself a versatile combatant on the 64 squares.
Playing Style and Personality
Known for a love of somewhat offbeat but strategically rich openings like the Alekhine’s Defense and the Englund Gambit, Leonardo never shies away from an unorthodox route to victory — or defeat. His experimentation frequently leads to exciting, tactical melees, and if you thought resignation was rare, think again: his 12.21% early resignation rate implies he’s no stranger to calling it quits when faced with a blitzkrieg, preferring to save energy for the next game.
While his endgame technique happens about half the time (an endgame frequency of 49.58%), it’s clear that Leonardo's strength lies in dynamic play — he can average around 50 moves for his wins, showing patience and endurance. His tactical awareness shines through, boasting a remarkable 71.93% comeback rate after being behind, a testament to his unyielding fighting spirit and ability to confuse and confound opponents.
Strengths and Weaknesses
- Strengths: Strong grasp of tactical play, excellent comeback ability, versatile opening knowledge especially in aggressive and lesser-known lines.
- Weaknesses: Slightly higher losing streaks (longest losing streak of 18 games) and a subtle tendency to tilt (tilt factor 18) after setbacks, meaning opponents should keep up the pressure!
- Favorite Time to Play: Early mornings around 7 AM – perhaps the crack of dawn inspires his slickest moves.
Statistical Snapshot
Over 1,200+ rapid games, Leonardo has accumulated 562 wins, 529 losses, and 150 draws. His love for chess’s swift formats is evident, with bullet and blitz games peppered throughout his history, showcasing a bullet peak rating of 526 and solid blitz numbers. If you fancy a showdown, be warned: he has a 100% win record against some lesser-known foes but also a willingness to take risks – his win rates swing widely depending on the opponent and opening.
Recent Battles
His most recent victory, a nail-biter against Palmieri_MP, was won by resignation in a sharp Alekhine's Defense encounter where Leonardo skillfully handled a tough position converting it into a winning endgame. On the flip side, his recent losses include a rapid checkmate by wendelli, reminding us all that even the brave knights sometimes get caught in the web.
Fun Facts
- Leonardo’s highest win rate opening is the Bishop’s Opening in rapid, winning 60% of his games there – an underrated weapon in his arsenal.
- Despite a modest rating range, his chess spirit is supercharged; a 14-game longest winning streak shows he can ride waves of brilliance!
- His recorded “best” hour to play boasts an impressive 62.12% win rate at 14:00, so catch him then if you want a fair fight.
Leonardo Henrique might not be competing for the grandmaster title tomorrow, but with his adventurous approach and resilient spirit, he certainly wins the trophy for most entertaining games played with a smile on his face.
