Levy Belaro

Levy Belaro (levis2010) - The Blitz Battler Extraordinaire

Every chessboard has its warriors, and Levy Belaro, known in the online realm as levis2010, is nothing short of a gladiator armed with pawns, knights, and an uncanny knack for surviving the chaos of bullet and blitz duels. With a peak bullet rating soaring to a fiery 2215 in early 2011 and a blitz peak just shy of 2000 in 2017, Levy has proven time and again that speed and strategy can live harmoniously – or at least pretend to for several tense minutes!

Starting his blitz journey back in 2010 with an enthusiastic rating of around 1114, Levy's climb was as dynamic and unpredictable as a knight's leap: rapid wins, heated losses, and a few draws thrown in to keep the suspense alive. Fast forward to today, and his rating hovers consistently around 1800–1850 in blitz, reflecting thousands of games where converting attacks and skillful comebacks have been his bread and butter. Speaking of comebacks, he boasts an impressive 85.69% comeback rate, proving that even when the chips are down, Levy’s never counting himself out.

Bullet chess? No problem! With an overwhelming 12,792 wins to his name and a peak rating of 2215, the lightning-fast format feels like home. His tactical awareness is almost legendary, yielding close to half his wins right after losing a piece — a testament to iron nerves and psychological resilience (although he admits to a tilt factor of 16, we assume that's just for dramatic flair).

His style? Picture this: a patient player who loves the endgame (turning up almost 78% of his games there), playing an average of 62 moves to victory, outlasting opponents who miscalculate under pressure. Levy prefers the Queens Pawn Opening and its many zigzags, especially the Zukertort and Scandinavian variations – openings that match his balanced but aggressive approach to the game.

But it’s not all seriousness – Levy’s games are sprinkled with early resignations (just 0.74%, so mostly stubborn till the end), showing he’s not afraid to call it when the position turns sour. When it comes to timing, he plays best around 10 PM (22:00), perhaps when the coffee is still warm and brain cells are firing.

Recent Feats

Just this January 2024, Levy secured a thrilling win against GeeDan951 in a Queens Pawn Zukertort Variation game, managing a win on time in a battle that featured precise queen maneuvers and relentless rook pressure. In another match, his resilience shone through as he converted a complex middlegame into victory by resignation.

Of course, not every day ends with a smile. His recent loss to moneyfarmer420 reminded him that even the best stumble, losing on time in a sharp Italian Game Hungarian Defense. But hey, every grandmaster has had those days!

Off the board, you might find Levy pondering if his pawns deserve trophies, or possibly wondering how to make blitz chess even faster – because watching someone handle over 25,000 games with such dedication is nothing short of heroic.

In summary: Levy Belaro is a fierce fighter in the fast-paced chess world, a tactician who delights in comebacks, and a player who shows us that perseverance and speed can checkmate even the toughest opponents. Whether you meet him on the board or just follow his games online, expect a rollercoaster of strategic brilliance and entertaining battles.