loescot

Profile: loescot

Meet loescot, a fearless rapid chess warrior whose passion for the game shows in every pawn pushed and every knight fork unleashed. While their rating might fluctuate more than a knight on the rim, loescot scrambles through each game with dogged determination and surprising tactical flare. With a peak rapid rating of 267 as of May 2025, they're proof that steady perseverance beats mere luck (most of the time).

Known for dabbling in some offbeat openings—the Grob and Van‘t Kruijs are among their favorites—loescot isn’t afraid to march their pawns to the beat of a different drum. Sometimes the results are dazzling victories; other times, well… let’s just say they keep their opponents on their toes. Their use of the Englund Gambit and the occasional Vienna Game garners them a cool win rate of around 55-60% in those lines, proving there's method in their madness.

Over their career, loescot logged 383 wins against 386 losses in rapid games, sprinkled with 74 draws — a testament to their grit and flair for dramatic comebacks. Speaking of comebacks, they boast an impressive 71.47% comeback rate after being behind—clearly not one to throw in the towel early, despite their 14.75% early resignation rate (sometimes you gotta pick your battles... or naps).

While the clock ticks, loescot shines brightest early in the morning around 8 AM — the best time to snag those critical wins before coffee even kicks in. Their average winning game lasts about 46 moves, proving they have the stamina for long, grinding battles where one mistaken pawn push could seal victory or doom them to defeat.

Recent Highlights

The latest victory against joueur-du95 saw loescot cleverly wield the Grob Opening to force a resignation in just 10 moves, a swift and elegant triumph that left the opponent scrambling. Their games often reveal a player who patiently crafts opportunities, seizes tactical moments, and occasionally embraces chaos for fun.

Despite some losses to tough opponents like Charizjoan, loescot’s resilience remains unshaken — as evidenced by their current 3-game winning streak after enduring an 8-game losing streak. Chess is a rollercoaster, and loescot is strapped in for the ride, thrill seekers beware!

Playing Style & Quirks

• Favored time control: Rapid – quick thinking, but not too quick to lose the thread.
• Tactical awareness: Not afraid of a daring gambit; comes back stronger than a disgruntled rook.
• Preferred engagements: With an endgame frequency of nearly 46%, loescot loves to battle it out beyond the middle game, proving patience is a virtue.
• Ps: Watch out for the infamous early resignation rate – sometimes loescot just knows when it’s time to call it and grab a snack.

Fun Fact

The username loescot might just be the chess realm’s best-kept secret for unpredictable openings and surprising victories — or the bravest adventurer willing to face queens and knights with nothing but a smile and a coffee.

Keep an eye on loescot; one day their next queen sacrifice might just become legend.

Peak Ratings

• Rapid: 267 (291 (2025-06-19))
• Daily: 618 (618 (2025-05-08))
• Blitz: 229 (229 (2025-05-02))
• Bullet: 226 (226 (2025-03-02))

Favorite Openings Win Rate (Rapid)

• Englund Gambit: 50%
• Van‘t Kruijs Opening: 45%
• Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense: 61.54%
• Vienna Game: 58.33%

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