Locklan Belden (Locklan777) - Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire
Meet Locklan777, a fierce battler on the 64 squares with a rapid rating peak soaring to an impressive 393 in May 2025. From rapid to bullet, Locklan blends tactical cunning with a sprinkle of unpredictability, making their games a thrilling spectacle to watch and a headache for opponents to endure.
Rise and Stats
In the high-speed realm of bullet chess, Locklan showed pure efficiency, boasting a peak rating of 352 with a near-perfect average given how fast those games fly by. Blitz, however, seems to be their mysterious nemesis with just one game recorded and a humble score that suggests the blitz gods have yet to fully smile upon them.
Overall, Locklan's record tells a tale of persistence: 117 wins, 99 losses, and 14 draws in rapid, plus a bullet record that assures opponents they’re facing a quick gun on the clock.
Opening Repertoire Highlights
- French Defense: Locklan’s Swiss Army knife with a 64% win rate — watch out for clever traps lurking in the depths!
- King's Pawn Opening (Classic and Variations): Combining aggression and flexibility, Locklan scores above 50%, with an impressive 80% in the Leonardis Variation.
- Englund Gambit: A cheeky surprise weapon with 80% success, proving Locklan likes to dance on the edge of conventional theory.
- Van t Kruijs Opening: The bread and butter with lots of practice and a steady 50% win rate. Consistency is key here.
Style and Quirks
Locklan doesn’t shy away from early resignations about 28% of the time — a sign of tough realism or perhaps simply a refined taste to save time and energy for the next jab on the board. With an average game length hovering around 42.5 moves when winning, Locklan enjoys a balanced mix of strategic maneuvering and tactical strikes.
Notably, their comeback rate rests at a remarkable 57%, showing a knack for clawing back from precarious situations — definitely not someone you want to count out too early!
Psychological and Temporal Insights
The best time to challenge Locklan is apparently at 3 PM
With a tilt factor of only 5, Locklan keeps composure better than most — though a couple of rough patches hint at passionate intensity rather than frustration.
Memorable Matches
One of Locklan’s shining moments was a swift checkmate victory using the Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation, showcasing an elegant combination to seal the deal in just 13 moves.
On tougher days, losses come with learning — including a puzzling end via a King's Pawn Opening where a daring attack was eventually outplayed.
Opponent Records and Rivalries
Locklan fares differently against various foes — undefeated against several including fjvs2010 and homomimus, yet surprisingly winless against the likes of danicloro and lensgambit. Clearly, some rivals are the proverbial chess nemeses, and maybe those games involve extra coffee breaks and psychological warfare.
In Summary
Locklan Belden (aka Locklan777) is a chess warrior who combines an eclectic opening repertoire, a penchant for rapid and bullet tempos, and a fighting spirit that can turn games around even in dire circumstances. Whether they're methodically applying the French Defense or springing surprises with the Englund Gambit, their games promise excitement, strategy, and a dash of chess humor — after all, those early resignations save time for victory celebrations!
