Loc Nguyen (aka LocXn)
Meet Loc Nguyen, whose chess journey is a rollercoaster of brilliant wins, tough losses, and the occasional strategic mystery. Starting back in 2019 with a modest Daily rating fluctuating around 800–1000, Loc quickly showed glimpses of tactical potential by climbing to peak ratings of 1303 in Rapid and 1232 in Blitz — not too shabby for someone casually wrestling with kings and queens!
Loc's style can be described as both unpredictable and resilient. With an impressive 62.66% comeback rate after losing a piece, they clearly know how to turn the tide (and occasionally leave opponents wondering if a ghost moved the knight). On the downside, the tilt factor of 10 hints that a lost bishop now and then might provoke a theatrical sigh or a poetic resignation. Early resignation is low though — only 5.57% — showing that Loc fights till the end, or at least until the clock tortures into submission.
Their favorite battlefields include Rapid and Blitz, where Loc has amassed hundreds of games with a near-even win-to-loss record, and a Blitz win record just barely outpacing losses (230 wins vs 227 losses), proving they can hold their own in fast-paced scraps. Bullet, however, appears to be a steep mountain to climb, with a harsh 0 wins in 8 games. Perhaps those microscopic time controls are still their arch-nemesis!
On openings, Loc enjoys keeping opponents guessing. The mysterious "Top Secret" opening (which sounds cooler than it probably is) yields a positive Blitz win rate over 53%, while the trusty Sicilian Defense brings consistent daily success. However, some enemies like the Indian Game and the Caro Kann have handled Loc’s strategies quite brutally — as happens in any long chess saga.
When does Loc play best? Apparently around midnight and early morning hours, where the win rate peaks up to 54.17% at 23:00 and even a perfect 100% at 2 AM — nocturnal ninja of the chessboard, anyone?
Despite some moments of struggle (a longest losing streak of 10 shows battles are real), Loc Nguyen’s perseverance rewards with a current winning streak of 2 games and a fighting spirit that refuses to quit. Their recent wins ended with devastating checkmates, proving LocXn knows how to finish strong and thump the clock!
In summary, Loc Nguyen is that tenacious player who mixes tactical surprises, late-night brilliance, and a genuine love for battle, making every game an adventure. If you fancy a quick match, just remember: they never back down, and will checkmate you before breakfast.
