Nhật Huy Lê

Nhật Huy Lê (Username: LNH-9)

Chess enthusiasts, meet Nhật Huy Lê, better known online as LNH-9. A rising rapid chess maestro who turned the chessboard into his personal playground in 2025, climbing ratings faster than a pawn reaching promotion squares.

Rating and Performance Highlights

Starting the year with fluctuating rapid ratings from a humble 100 to a sharp max of 544 in May, Nhật Huy exhibited a rollercoaster of brilliance and learning moments. After smashing through the sub-500 barrier, LNH-9 peaked at an impressive 544 Rapid rating. The journey upwards showcases persistence, 111 wins against 87 losses, and even a few drawn battles, typifying a fearless, never-say-die spirit.

Playing Style & Personality

Strategically speaking, Nhật Huy loves a solid fight: an average game lasts about 48 moves, proving a tenacious approach that prefers the endgame grind (noticed in over 40% of his games). With a 53.9% win rate as White and 53.8% as Black, his balanced style is no fluke. But don’t be fooled by the stats; this player has been known to early-resign about 10% of the time—because why prolong inevitable doom, right?

Psychologically, LNH-9 is a warrior. With a comeback rate of nearly 66%, he’s the sort of competitor who can lose a piece but still flip the battle on its head, keeping his opponents on their toes. His tilt factor is remarkably low (6), indicating cool nerves even in tense moments. Plus, he shines brightest when most of us are asleep: his best playing hour is 3 a.m.—an undisputed night owl of the chess world!

Opening Adventures

When it comes to opening theory, Nhật Huy is equal parts experimental and trusty:Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation and Bishops Opening boast a perfect 100% win rate—6 and 5 games respectively. (Seriously, don’t let him play these!)
- His favorite "safe" zone, the King’s Fianchetto Opening, shows a respectable 51.5% win rate over 33 games.
- Just don’t challenge him with the Reti Opening Kingside Fianchetto, where the win rate dips to a modest 25%.

Recent Battles

June 2025 brought some stirring games. LNH-9 proudly defeated f_kamil in a tense Bishop's Opening variation by resignation, proving his pressure and persistence in middle-game strategy. But not every day is a victory parade: a memorable loss to Mephostopholese by checkmate reminded our hero that even champions must sometimes bow.

Fun Tidbits

• Longest winning streak: 7 consecutive games. That’s enough to make any grandmaster nervous.
• Likes to play rapid chess mostly—because why wait too long to win (or nervously lose)?
• Enigmatic win streaks at odd hours—bet LNH-9 drinks an extra shot of espresso at 3 a.m.

All in all, Nhật Huy Lê (LNH-9) is a force to be reckoned with in online rapid chess circuits—a clever tactician, a daring attacker, and a relentless competitor with a midnight spark.

Next time you see LNH-9 on the board, prepare for a strategic dance that’s part genius, part grit, and all heart.