Profile of Chess Player: Licedel
Meet Licedel, a formidable and intriguingly unpredictable presence on the online chess battleground. With a peak Rapid rating of 1246 and Blitz high soaring to 1447 in late 2024, Licedel showcases solid tactical skills and a love for the fast-paced thrill of the game. Although Bullet rating peaks at a modest 627, this player proves to be a tenacious competitor with nearly as many wins as losses in the toughest time controls.
Playing Style & Strengths
Licedel’s style shines brightest in the endgame, appearing in almost 59% of their matches, and they've mastered the art of patience — their average moves per win clock in around 52, indicating strategic depth and endurance. Despite a psychological tilt factor of 9, which suggests they sometimes feel the heat, they bounce back impressively with a comeback rate near 69%, proving resilience is one of their key assets.
Opening Repertoire
Opening the gates with creativity, Licedel exhibits impressive success with the King’s Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation in Bullet time control, boasting a win rate close to 59%. The Queen’s Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense and the Philidor Defense are other favored lines, demonstrating their balanced approach to both aggressive and solid positional play. That undefined opening win rate of over 64%? Clearly, Licedel also enjoys keeping opponents guessing!
Competitive Record & Memorable Battles
Over hundreds of games, Licedel’s win/loss record is nearly a perfect equilibrium, with a hair-raising 286 wins to 278 losses in Bullet games alone. Their games reveal a penchant for dramatic finishes—often sealing victories by checkmate and surprisingly proficient in ending battles by resignation. One of the latest triumphs was a stylish checkmate after 30 moves against miangee000, demonstrating sharp calculation and impeccable timing.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Best Hour for Play: The crack of dawn at 4 a.m. – Whether it's the quiet thrill of playing while others sleep or a secret chess ritual, Licedel’s brain is at peak performance early morning.
- Timeout Tango: With over 400 losses by timeout, one might joke that sometimes the clock is the real opponent!
- Adaptable in Color: While their White win rate is a respectable 49.7%, they don't shy away from playing Black, holding a close 46.2% win rate – because who says you need White to win?
- Preferred Battle Days: Tuesdays are their lucky charms, with a win rate topping 54% on that day.
Whether battling at the speed of lightning in Bullet or crafting patient strategies in Rapid, Licedel embraces the chaos and calm of chess with equal gusto. For opponents facing this player, beware: each game is a blend of clever openings, relentless tactics, and the occasional daylight-saving-time bafflement.
Curious to see Licedel’s moves in action? Check out their recent victorious battle by clicking here and witness a masterful checkmate in the 2025 live chess arena!
