Overview
Lequiquiisme is a competitive online chess handle known for a fast, practical approach — Blitz is the clear favorite. Over two seasons the player climbed from beginner-level ratings into the 1500–1600 range, turning gritty tactics and resilient comebacks into consistent wins.
Quick highlights: peak performances include Blitz 1634 (2026-01-30), Rapid 1661 (2026-02-06) and Bullet 1317 (2025-05-02). Watch the recent rise in Blitz form:
.Playing style & strengths
Lequiquiisme blends endurance with tactics: long decisive games and a knack for turning around bad positions. The numbers tell the story — high endgame frequency, a hearty comeback rate, and patience before the first capture.
- Grit factor: Comeback rate ~80% — often bounces back after setbacks.
- Endgame player: Endgame frequency is high, games often go deep (average decisive length ~66–72 moves).
- Measured aggression: Avg first capture occurs around move 7, showing careful buildup.
- Preferred time control: Blitz (fast instincts + long-game stamina).
Opening repertoire — what to expect
Lequiquiisme favors solid, often offbeat systems. Opponents should be ready for reliable Caro-Kann structures and surprises from the Scandinavian and Poisoned-Pawn lines.
- As Black: Caro-Kann Defense — frequent and well-practiced, good overall win rate in Blitz.
- As White: London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — a common go-to that carries a nice win percentage in Rapid play.
- Pet openings that punch above their weight: Scandinavian Defense and Philidor Defense (strong Blitz results).
- Fun to face: sometimes deploys the Blackburne Shilling Gambit when chaos is welcome.
Notable streaks & opponent snapshot
Streaks show both highs and humbling stretches — longest winning and losing runs are both 11 games, and the current winning streak is 2.
- Longest winning streak: 11 games.
- Longest losing streak: 11 games.
- Most-played opponent: capybarbarian — meeting record: 5 wins, 1 loss.
- Other frequent rivals include andydeco and theguywhoplayschesace (multiple matches each).
- Sample match to study: View Game.
Time & mood trends
Lequiquiisme performs best in the evening — peak hour is around 21:00. Win-rates vary by hour and day, but nights and early mornings often bring the sharpest play.
- Best time of day: 21:00 (consistent strong results).
- High win-rate hours include 21:00 and early morning spikes (0:00 and 7:00 show strong performance).
- Day-of-week highs: Tuesday and Friday are especially productive play days.
Signature moments & sample game
Prefers long fights that resolve in endgame technique or tactical swindles. Here’s a short illustrative game (viewer can replay the sequence):
Classic mini-saga: a Spanish opening that turns spicy.
- Replay snippet:
Fun facts & personality
Lequiquiisme is the kind of player who will laugh off a blunder, set a sneaky trap, and keep playing until the 70th move. Opponents report a mix of steady technique and occasional mischief.
- Nickname possibility: “The Comeback Kid” (based on the comeback rate).
- Likes to pepper opening selection with less-common lines to avoid rote theory.
- Low early resignation rate — games are typically played to the end.
Want to follow or prepare?
If you’re preparing to face Lequiquiisme, study the Caro-Kann and Scandinavian lines, and pay attention to late middlegame transitions. For quick reference, check the entries above for openings and a sample game to replay.
- Top openings to review: Caro-Kann Defense, Scandinavian Defense, London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation.
- See a short game replay above and compare typical endgame routes.