LMD2759

Matteo Lemoine (LMD2759)

Matteo Lemoine, known in the online chess world as LMD2759, is a rapid chess dynamo with a flair for turning chaotic middlegames into victorious finales. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 434 as of June 2025, Matteo has repeatedly proven that persistence, tactical sharpness, and a splash of strategic daring can pay off—even if the path includes some bruising setbacks.

A Rollercoaster on the 64 Squares

Starting in May 2025 with a rating hovering around 232, Matteo quickly climbed the ladder—jumping over 400 in the blink of an eye. Despite enduring some tough losses, including a five-game losing streak that would make even the most stoic monks raise an eyebrow, Matteo never gave up. His longest winning streak of 7 games is a testament to his resilience and knack for finding brilliance when the pressure mounts.

Opening Repertoire: A Curious Mind at Work

Quite the experimental strategist, Matteo favors the Van Geet Opening – Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation, boasting an impressive 78% win rate in 9 games, turning the tables on opponents with unorthodox lines. Other weapons in his arsenal include the Mieses Opening and Reti Opening, each contributing a solid 60% win rate. Not everything works every time, though—his adventures with Alekhine's Defense see a modest 40% success rate, proving even the best players face the occasional curveball.

Signature Style and Strengths

Matteo’s games often march to the beat of long fights, with an average of 58 moves per win—meaning he likes to earn victory one painstaking step at a time. He thrives in the endgame, diving deep into complex finales with an endgame play frequency of 65%. Early resignation? Not in his dictionary (with a 0% early resignation rate). Known for tactical awareness, Matteo impressively comes back from difficult spots nearly 71% of the time.

The Psychological Chessboard

Playing at dawn and dusk seems to inspire Matteo most—his best hourly win rate hits a perfect 100% at 6 AM. Mondays and Fridays are particularly lucky days, boasting over 60% wins, while Sunday's matches have been nothing short of flawless. A tilt factor of 5 suggests Matteo might occasionally mutter at the screen, but nothing that would rattle his overall competitive spirit.

Recent Battles and Highlights

One of Matteo’s freshest victories came on June 2nd, 2025, where he masterfully checkmated DEVILMNA in a sharp Queen’s Pawn Opening – Chigorin Variation encounter, displaying both patience and precision in a crescendo of tension. Despite some tough losses—including a resignation defeat to tou1r2—Matteo's win record shows a gritty competitive edge, with over 50 rapid wins against just 36 losses.

Fun Fact

Matteo seems to have a love-hate relationship with some opponents: while devilmna and josuezito have tasted the sting of defeat against him (holding a 100% loss record), others like tou1r2 and luizcavassutti have managed to make him concede—not always gracefully, but with sporting respect.

In summary, Matteo Lemoine is a clever, dogged rapid chess player who enjoys unfolding battles, mastering esoteric openings, and occasionally surprising you before brunch with a brilliant comeback. Whether you face him online or watch his games unfold, one thing’s certain—LMD2759 doesn’t quit until the final checkmate or resignation.

“Chess is a war over the board. The object is to crush the opponent’s mind.” – Matteo’s approach, minus the crushing temper tantrums (mostly).