Lionking2009: FIDE Master of Midnight Blitz
Lionking2009 is a FIDE Master whose online chess career reads like a fairy tale with a time scramble at the end. Known for a fearless approach and a love of chaos, this competitor has climbed to a peak blitz rating of 2873 (2026-02-27), proving that the king of the online jungle also rules the clock.
The Lion's Ascent
Blitz is clearly the preferred hunting ground for Lionking2009. He began near 1789 in August 2020 and quickly stormed past 2400, but the real fireworks came in 2025 and early 2026. A ferocious surge carried him to a peak near 2800 in bullet chess and an extraordinary blitz ceiling above 2870. His bullet peak of 2801 (2026-02-08) shows that even the fastest time controls cannot escape his claws.
Opening Repertoire and Fighting Spirit
Lionking2009 loves sharp classical lines and a few gloriously weird ones. Against the Sicilian, he often steps into the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack, where he has played over 80 blitz games. As White he frequently employs the Caro-Kann Defense Exchange Variation, the Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation, and the French Defense, showing a preference for clear structures and early confrontation.
He also enjoys offbeat tries like the Amar Gambit, the Elephant Gambit, and the Barnes Defense, especially in daily and casual games, where his win rate with these surprises is often excellent. A typical Dragon setup can look like this:
Rivalries and Notable Opponents
No biography of Lionking2009 would be complete without his epic rivalry with Coach-Hikaru. The two have faced off 51 times in blitz, with Lionking2009 scoring 32 wins, 10 losses, and 9 draws. He also holds a strong head to head record against Vedant Nitin Vekhande with 22 wins in 37 meetings. Other frequent sparring partners include boppin, therevengearc, Vjacheslav Weetik, and Titov Alexander.
Psychology and Comeback Power
Lionking2009 is famously dangerous when the game seems lost. His comeback rate of 90.83 percent and a win rate after losing a piece of nearly 43 percent show a player who never stops hunting for counterplay. A longest winning streak of 11 games balances a longest losing streak of 13, but he tends to bounce back hard. His best results come at midnight, literally, with a perfect record at 00:00, cementing his reputation as the king of the night.
Legacy
Lionking2009 has transformed from a promising young blitz grinder into a genuine online powerhouse. With the FIDE Master title, a blitz peak above 2800, and a bullet peak above 2800, he remains one of the most entertaining and relentless competitors in the online chess savanna.