Josh Le Voy (levoy420) - Chess Player Profile
Meet Josh Le Voy, aka levoy420, a chess enthusiast who has been toggling between brilliance and "What just happened?!" moments since 2018. Starting his rapid rating journey with a peak at a modest 1000 back in February 2018, Josh showed flashes of promise, wielding the King's Pawn like a seasoned warrior while occasionally falling prey to the sneaky tricks of his opponents.
Josh's rapid games are like a rollercoaster ride—126 wins, 121 losses, and a handful of draws, proving he’s never afraid to fight till the very last pawn. His blitz stats, however, tell the tale of a player who sometimes treats the clock like a ticking bomb—low win counts but a fierce determination to learn from every tick and tock. Daily chess? Let’s just say Josh keeps it casual but competitive, even if his win record there isn't quite shiny yet.
Playing Style & Strategy
Not one to linger, Josh has a low early resignation rate (~1.5%), meaning he likes to give every game a fair shake—even if things get tricky. With an endgame frequency of over 56%, he’s no stranger to lengthy, strategic battles that test patience and nerves. Rapid games average over 52 moves per win and nearly 57 per loss—clear evidence he doesn’t give up easily.
He’s a bit of a comeback kid, with an impressive 76.56% comeback rate after setbacks and doesn’t crumble easily, maintaining a solid 43.56% win rate even after losing a piece. On the flip side, Josh’s tilt factor of 7 hints that sometimes his inner chess warrior gets a little frustrated—maybe a passionate sigh or two after unexpected blunders.
Tactical Favorites
Josh dances with openings like the King’s Pawn Opening (especially the Kings Knight Variation) boasting a win rate above 50%, and he likes dipping into the Queen’s Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation, where he has an impressive 66.67% score. His repertoire also includes adventurous tries at the Bishop’s Opening Berlin Defense and the Scotch Game, showing a penchant for varied playstyles.
Peak Moments & Stats Highlights
- Highest Rapid rating: 1000 (February 2018)
- Highest Blitz rating: 835 (March 2018)
- Longest winning streak: 8 consecutive games
- Current winning streak (as of 2025): 1 game, proving the fight is on!
- Best time to play: 4 AM (when the conspiracy theories and pawns align)
- Prefers playing with Black pieces slightly more successfully (Black Win Rate: 50.76%) than White (45.86%)
Memorable Recent Victories
Just this June 2025, levoy420 showcased his cunning in a rapid game against herr-sosi, turning the tide to a win by game abandonment after a fierce battle involving sneaky queen grabs and sly knight maneuvers. Another notable triumph was a precise checkmate against prajwalrangari, blending tactical sharpness with endgame mastery.
What Lies Ahead?
With a career filled with ups, downs, and plenty of learning moments, Josh Le Voy is definitely a player to keep an eye on. Whether he’s brewing a surprise comeback or simply chuckling at his own blunders, he plays with heart and humor—a combo that keeps the chessboard lively.
Chess.com fans, watch out: levoy420 might just have your number... or at least your knight!
