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loganmcd23

Playing Since: 2025-04-05 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 387
70W / 98L / 7D
Blitz: 176
138W / 138L / 1D

Profile Summary: loganmcd23

Meet loganmcd23, a fearless explorer of the 64 squares whose chess journey is as much about daring gambits as it is about learning the brutal lessons of defeat. Known for a peak rapid rating of 866 achieved in April 2025, this player has battled through highs and lows with a rollercoaster ride mindset — their longest winning streak an impressive 8 games, quickly met by a humbling 16-game losing streak. Chess is clearly a battlefield for loganmcd23, where resilience is king.

Their opening repertoire is delightfully eclectic with notable fondness for the King’s Pawn Opening and its sharp King’s Knight Variation, boasting a 60% win rate there — not bad for the classic e4 chess dance! They also shine brightly in less trodden paths, scoring 100% wins in the English Opening Kings English Variation during blitz games, proving versatility even in lightning-fast battles.

Blending patience with tactical flair, loganmcd23’s average moves per win hover around 48, showing a preference for chess marathons rather than sprint finishes. Interestingly, they seem to thrive best in the early hours, with a stunning 75% win rate around 3 AM — a night owl’s edge? Their best time of day to play is firmly stamped at those mysterious, quiet hours when the rest of the world sleeps, but the queens, knights, and bishops clash fiercely.

Though their blitz rating trails a modest peak of 452, loganmcd23 never shies from the fiery speed of blitz play, showing tenacity even when facing tough opponents. Among rivals, some opponents such as daniel2004887 have never tasted victory against them, while others like xmen909 remind them that chess humility is always just a move away.

Fun Fact

When asked about their playing style, loganmcd23 might say, "I don’t always win, but when I lose, it’s with style—resignation included in 25 of the losses. Plus, the infamous 16 game losing streak? Just a scenic route to greatness!"

Recent Highlights

In a thrilling recent rapid game, loganmcd23 secured a stylish victory using the Scandinavian Defense Closed against daniel2004887, ending the battle with precise calculation and nerves of steel.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
megaland90 0W / 1L / 0D
iyad-a-m 0W / 0L / 1D
kevininlife 0W / 1L / 0D
liemgrey 1W / 0L / 0D
mahmoed-nemo 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
blakewill22 11W / 4L / 1D
cmill12345 6W / 1L / 0D
jett_stephenson 3W / 3L / 1D
daniel2004887 4W / 0L / 0D
stewy6969420 2W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 101 472

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 28W / 37L / 4D 19W / 37L / 1D 52.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 11 3 8 0 27.3%
Scandinavian Defense 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Philidor Defense 5 1 3 1 20.0%
English Opening Kings English Variation 3 2 0 1 66.7%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Alekhines Defense Maroczy Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Queens Pawn Opening 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Scotch Game 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Petrovs Defense Classical Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 4 0 4 0 0.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Philidor Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Modern Defense with 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Giuoco Piano Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Petrovs Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 0
Losing 16 1