Cornelius Sakramento - The Rapid Rook
Cornelius Sakramento, known to many by his username liusbajo, is a chess player who embodies the saga of perseverance and passion on the 64 squares. While not yet a grandmaster, Cornelius dances through Rapid games with a rating that has seen thrilling highs and intriguing lows—peaking at an impressive 1608 in early 2023 and soaring to a recent high of 880 in 2025. His tactical play is a rollercoaster of emotions, boasting a remarkable 75.23% comeback rate! Clearly, when the chips are down, this player rises like a phoenix—with a clever mix of blunders and brilliance.
Playing Style and Preferences
Favoring the Rapid time control—the sweet spot between thoughtful strategy and adrenaline-fueled moves—Cornelius is as patient as a saint, averaging nearly 48 moves to victory, and grinding through draws and losses with equal tenacity. White pieces grant him a slight edge, winning just over half of his games, while as Black, he proves more of a defensive strategist. His openings repertoire is eclectic but leans heavily on the Scandinavian Defense and King's Pawn Opening, with a respectable 56.67% and 50.18% win rate respectively. In blitz and bullet he’s still warming up, but don’t blink—because those ratings are climbing fast!
Notable Records & Memorable Battles
Cornelius has battled foes relentlessly, facing top opponents like putraa22 and you_lose999 multiple times. His psychological resilience is notable; a tilt factor of 11 means he occasionally lets out a "Whoa there!" after a tough loss, but he bounces back quickly. Games often end in resignation or checkmate, with resignation wins showing sharp strategic dominance and checkmate losses hinting at moments when even heroes fall.
Moments to Cherish
Remember the classic mid-2025 victory where Cornelius boldly unleashed the French Defense and captured victory through sharp tactical strikes? No? Well, perhaps you weren’t watching when liusbajo elegantly dismantled emmanuelrobles in a game that ended with a beautiful combination and an abandoned position.
Fun Facts
- Average first capture comes on move 6, proving Cornelius isn’t shy about trading blows early.
- His most productive hour? Midnight! When the world sleeps, this player primes for battle.
- Longest winning streak: 10 games—imagine the celebration dance after that one!
- Longest losing streak: 11 games. Even champions have their off days (or weeks...).
- Uses a cheeky Queen’s Gambit and Scandinavian defense combo to keep opponents guessing.
Cornelius Sakramento is a name to watch; an underdog with an iron will, and if he keeps this up, the chess world better brace itself. Who says you need a grandmaster title to have grand adventures on the chessboard? Not Cornelius.
