Rafał Lewandowski (LewAnatol) - Candidate Master Extraordinaire
In the ever-tumultuous battlefield of 64 squares, Rafał Lewandowski, known in the digital realm as LewAnatol, strides forth as a proud Candidate Master, carrying the esteemed FIDE title like a knight brandishing his trusty lance—ready to storm opponents' defenses with a mix of finesse and flair.
A Rating Odyssey
Since 2020, Rafał’s blitz rating galloped from humble beginnings at around 1700 to a blazing peak exceeding 2300 by 2025—an ascent not unlike a pawn’s sly journey to promotion. His rapid and bullet ratings tell similar tales of relentless improvement; with rapid pushing past 2350 and bullet surging beyond 2200, his playstyle adapts effortlessly across fast and furious time controls.
Playing Style: The Art of Patient Aggression
With an astounding average move count of over 72 moves per win, Rafał is no quick checkmating magician; rather, he prefers the long strategic grind—a true gladiator of the endgame, indulging in them nearly 83% of the time. His comeback rate nears 90%, and intriguingly, he wins every single game in which he's lost a piece, proving that giving up is not in his vocabulary (unless it’s an early resignation rate of a mere 0.62%). His play defies despair as often as it dismantles opposition.
Opening Secrets and Knightly Gambits
Rafał’s opening repertoire is as eclectic as it is effective—his top-secret line alone boasts over 3200 blitz games with a respectable 52% win rate. He’s flirted with the fiery Sicilian and danced through the Caro-Kann’s Panov Attack, always coming out victorious more often than not. Whether it's the Closed Sicilian Defense or the trusty Queen's Gambit Declined, Rafał's opening arsenal keeps his opponents guessing and scrambling.
Streaks, Opponents & Psychological Battles
His longest winning streak? A staggering 11 games! But forget the numbers—what's more fascinating is his tilt factor of 7, which in chess terms means he's about as calm as a Zen master sipping tea while setting traps. Rated or casual, he maintains a steady edge, boasting a solid 3.56% win rate advantage in rated games. Plus, most recent opponents better watch out, especially if their usernames include "nimzoadict" or "jamondejabugo1234"—they’ve faced Rafał’s wrath firsthand.
When Does Rafał Play Best?
Early mornings (6 AM, a cheeky 57.78% win rate) and the magical climbing of late afternoon (12 PM wins ringing at an electrifying 69.57%). Evening sessions also have Rafał’s sharpest arrows flying (22 PM nearly 60% wins)—the stars and the chessboard align perfectly for our Candidate Master when most players might be winding down.
In Summary
Rafał Lewandowski is the embodiment of composed resilience, tactical brilliance, and a dash of humor hidden in the shadows of his otherwise serious chess exploits. Whether blitzing through rapid-fire battles or grinding through marathon daily games, Rafał proves a worthy adversary—and a delightful character on and off the board.