lonergram

Profile of lonergram

Meet lonergram, the chess player who’s on a quest from the fiery battlefield of Blitz to the thoughtful terrains of Daily chess. Known for a love-hate relationship with the King’s Pawn Opening, lonergram shows resilience and creativity across all time controls.

Playing Strength & Style

While Blitz ratings have seen a rollercoaster ride, peaking at a spicy 517 in September 2023 before daring dips to the low 100s, lonergram proves true grit in Rapid chess, boasting a recent peak at a thunderous 702 in March 2025. Daily games aren’t far behind, with a peak of 652 in early 2024, demonstrating a strong preference for more contemplative matches.

This player isn’t one for quick quits, as their early resignation rate is a humble 5.43%. With an average of nearly 47 moves to win, lonergram enjoys grinding through tense battles and loves a good endgame – they play them almost half the time! Tactical resilience shines through with a remarkable 69.48% comeback rate, refusing to go quietly even after setbacks.

Opening Arsenal

The Englund Gambit seems to be lonergram’s secret weapon in Blitz, boasting a fiery win rate of over 83%. Against the more standard fare, such as the King’s Pawn and English Openings, winning rates hover around a respectable 40-60%. In Rapid formats, the Pirc Defense shines with a solid 55.56% success, making opponents think twice before attacking carelessly.

Memorable Moments & Opponents

lonergram’s recent matches read like a rollercoaster saga: a decisive victory by resignation in an Englund Gambit encounter on June 9, 2025, followed by a gallant loss on time against a cunning opponent shortly before. The player shows an impressive 100% win rate against "hector7814" and several others, proving that sometimes it’s about knowing your opponents just as well as the board.

quirks & Fun Facts

• Peak Blitz highs and Daily steadiness: Anti-serial rating dips are just part of the charm.
• Best time to strike a win? About 10 PM. Night owls, rejoice!
• Playing as Black is just as comfortable, with a slightly better win rate (51.11%) than White (49.38%).
• The average first capture occurs around move 6, so you better be ready!
• A tilt factor of 10 – not too high, not too low, just human enough.

Whether crushing games with creative gambits or stubborn endgames, lonergram is a player whose journey is as fascinating as the games themselves. Expect surprises, resilience, and a few tricky openings once you face off — just don’t get tilted if you lose. Because after all, as lonergram proves, the game is never truly over until the king is down.

Latest Stunning Victory

In a recent duel, playing Black, lonergram triumphed by resignation against opponent "hector7814" in a tense Englund Gambit battle. Defense was tight, attacks swift, culminating in a position so imposing the opponent had no choice but to concede.

1. d4 e5 2. e3 d6 3. Nf3 Be6 4. b3 Nf6 5. Bb5+ c6 6. Bc4 Bxc4 7. bxc4 Be7 8. O-O O-O 
9. dxe5 Ne4 10. exd6 Nxd6 11. Ba3 c5 12. Nc3 b6 13. Qd5 Nd7 14. Rfd1 Nf6 15. Qe5 Nxc4 
16. Rxd8 Nxe5 17. Rxf8+ Bxf8 18. Nxe5 Bd6 19. Nc6 Rc8 20. Rd1 Rxc6 21. Ne4 Nxe4 0-1
  

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