The West Sniper

The West Sniper (Username: LiL_WEEBS)

Meet The West Sniper, the chess player who proves that aiming down the barrel of the board isn’t just for sharpshooters in western movies. With a username like LiL_WEEBS, this player’s style is a unique blend of calculated precision and unpredictable flair—like a cowboy wielding a knight instead of a six-shooter.

Rating Highlights

• Peak Blitz Rating: 323 (May 2025) – Quick on the draw, but the road is bumpy.
• Peak Rapid Rating: 541 (January 2023) – A season of glory and domination.
• Peak Bullet Rating: 317 (March 2023) – Lightning-fast plays with a few misfires.

Playing Style & Stats

While not exactly the sharpshooter of the chessboard, The West Sniper brings a mix of aggressive gambits and resilient comebacks. Boasting an impressive 68% comeback rate, they’re the kind of player who’s never counted out, even when down a piece — talk about grit!

Though endgames are a frequent battleground (54.7% games reach the endgame), their average winning game stretches to about 62 moves, showing patience that rivals any western standoff. Early resignations happen from time to time (about 18% of losses), proving even snipers know when to reload.

Opening Repertoire

The West Sniper isn’t one to stick to just one trick:

• Rapid: Loves to open with the Kings Pawn Opening, and impressively masters the Kings Knight Variation with a perfect 100% win rate in 6 games.
• Blitz: Tries a variety of openings—from the classic Kings Pawn to the cheeky Englund Gambit, marking a wild west journey across the chessboard’s frontier.
• Bullet: Clever with aggressive gambits like Kings Gambit and French Defense Knight Variation, resulting in quick wins and rapid finishes.

Temperament & Quirks

The West Sniper’s best time to play is nearly noon—when coffee meets courage. Win rates peak at 100% during some golden hours, but hey, no one's perfect; the tilt factor (how often frustration affects play) is at a modest 8%.

Despite a few rough stretches—like an 8-game losing streak (ouch!)—and a modest overall blitz win rate of about 40%, they shine brightest in rapid formats and keep an enviable poker face when the clock’s ticking down.

Recent Duels

Among latest memorable wins is a swift resignation victory against gdgdfewfr via the Englund Gambit, wielding a queen strike like a bullet from a six-shooter. And though they recently lost to ofsaytadustum in a tense Four Knights Game Spanish Variation duel, every loss adds another notch to the sniper’s belt. After all, even the best sharpshooters miss sometimes.

In Summary

The West Sniper is not just a player; they are a storytelling gunslinger of the 64 squares, mixing rapid-fire tactics with slow-burn strategy. Whether it’s a flashy opening, a desperate comeback, or a patient endgame, this chess cowboy rides on, always honing the shot, waiting for that perfect checkmate.