Lorenzo Armenti

Lorenzo Armenti (aka LolloWoods)

Lorenzo Armenti, affectionately known in the chess circles as LolloWoods, is a fascinating blend of tenacity, occasional brilliance, and good-natured grit. Though his rating might suggest a journeyman rather than a grandmaster, Lorenzo’s story is one of true passion and relentless perseverance on the 64 squares.

Rating Journey & Style

Starting his rapid chess journey with a modest rating under 850 in early 2020, Lorenzo quickly ascended to a peak rapid rating of 1239 — which might not break the internet, but shows there was, at least for a little while, some real heat on the board. His blitz peak was even slightly higher at 1253, proving that when the clock is ticking, his tactical chops shine. Bullet is a wild card for him, peaking at 558 in early 2025, suggesting that if you blink, you might miss a move or two.

Lorenzo's playing style is centered on consistency rather than flashy fireworks. Averaging about 54 moves per win and not shying away from endgames (over 56% frequency!), he enjoys the strategic grind. He tends to resign early in around 2.3% of games—proof he knows when to cut his losses and prepare for the next battle. And if things ever look bleak, his impressive 74.5% comeback rate ensures he fights till the end with a spark of hope.

Favourite Openings & Tactics

The queens pawn and king's pawn openings are his go-to dance moves, with variations like the Chigorin and King's Knight variations forming the core of his opening repertoire in rapid chess. Interestingly, his performance with the Englund Gambit is almost evenly split, highlighting his willingness to mix some surprise into his games—even if that sometimes leads to unexpected adventures.

In blitz and bullet, Lorenzo favors openings like the Van Geet Opening (with a dazzling 83% win rate!) and the King's Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation, confirming that he loves to keep his opponents on their toes early on.

Recent Battles

Lorenzo's recent games tell tales of grit and fight. For instance, on June 7, 2025, he executed a classic Ruy Lopez Exchange variation, securing victory by resignation—reminding us that sometimes, it’s psychological pressure that wins the game, not just the pieces on the board. But not all tales end triumphantly; just moments before, he faced a tough loss against saigourav after a hard-fought Scotch Game. Even the best warriors meet their match sometimes.

Opponent Chronicles

Over time, Lorenzo has built strong rivalries and friendships alike. His most frequent sparring partner has been tavv96, boasting an enviable win rate of 87.5% against them—a true nemesis-slash-motivator combo. But beware, some opponents have figured out his playstyle and given him a run for his money, keeping the spice alive in Lorenzo’s chess journey.

The Personality Behind The Player

Lorenzo is not just a player but a chess adventurer, embracing both the sweet taste of victory and the bitter lessons of defeat with equal zest. His tilt factor stands at a noticeable 11, confirming occasional passionate reactions when the board goes sideways—who doesn’t? His best moves tend to come early in the morning (around 7 AM), proving that the early bird really does catch the rook.

Fun Fact

If resilience was an opening, Lorenzo would be a Grandmaster! He’s won more games after losing a piece than most have had pizzas for dinner. Now if only he could turn that into a standard rated streak... but every champion starts somewhere, right?

In the colorful world of chess, Lorenzo Armenti walks the path with a knight’s courage and a pawn’s ambition—always ready to castle into the next challenge.

Peek at Recent Glories

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Bxc6 bxc6 5. O-O Rb8 6. Nxe5 Bd6 7. Nc4 Qh4 8. Re1 Qxh2+ 9. Kf1 Qh1+ 10. Ke2 Qxg2 11. e5 Qe4+ 12. Ne3 Bxe5 13. d3 Qh4 14. Nf5 Qg4+ 15. f3 (2025.06.07)