Vance

Vance: The Steadfast Strategist

Known in the chess world by the username levancehenry, Vance is a player who's seen the ebbs and flows of battle across Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily formats. With a Rapid rating peaking near 793 in 2023 and a Daily max of 1121, Vance has clearly put in the hours—and the occasional coffee-fueled marathon—to sharpen his skills.

His style is a testament to endurance and resilience: averaging about 56 moves per win and even more in losses, Vance refuses to quit early, resigning prematurely in under 5% of games. Instead, he thrives in the endgame, engaging in over 58% of his matches down to the wire. A true chess marathoner.

Vance’s comeback magic is almost legendary, boasting a comeback rate over 65% and an impeccable 100% win rate after losing a piece—clearly, giving up material only fuels his hunger. Opponents beware: letting Vance capture a pawn might just be handing him the keys to victory.

Though his win-loss record is a nail-biter—325 wins to 320 losses in Rapid—Vance dazzles with an 84% win rate in Daily games, proving patience really is a virtue (and perhaps he has more time on his hands then!). Not the flashiest bullet or blitz player, but steady as a rook, he is comfortable in long, thoughtful battles.

Vance’s favorite openings remain a top secret—much like a grandmaster’s inscrutable stare before a killer move. His longest winning streak so far is a respectable 11 games, and he’s currently adding to that with a fresh win streak, one game at a time.

Interestingly, his psychological makeup reveals a slight tilt factor of 8—meaning if things go south, expect some colorful language (but nothing a good game can’t fix). He shines brightest in the afternoons, especially at 10am and 3–4am (maybe an insomniac?), with win rates surpassing 58%.

Whether playing white or black, Vance holds a slight edge on the white side, winning just over 52% of those showdowns. But don’t count him out when he’s black; the fight is real, with a near 45% success rate.

Always battling between glory and humility, Vance remains a fierce competitor, a quiet tactician, and a chess enthusiast who never stops learning—and losing a few pieces along the way.