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Loo-G

Username: Loo-G

Playing Since: 2018-11-10 (Active)

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Daily: 1178
584W / 491L / 61D
Rapid: 1152
2229W / 2252L / 237D
Blitz: 739
484W / 478L / 30D
Bullet: 403
0W / 4L / 0D

Profile Summary: Loo-G

Meet Loo-G, a chess aficionado whose journey on the 64 squares resembles a rollercoaster ride—full of thrilling peaks, puzzling valleys, and unexpected twists. Known for a battle-hardened spirit, Loo-G fights valiantly from opening gambits to the final checkmate, occasionally throwing in some well-timed resignations (early but honorable) to save precious brain cells.

Rating & Style

With a peak daily rating of 1325 and a rapid rating cresting at 1365, Loo-G has shown impressive growth since first dipping toes in the online chess ocean back in 2019. Blitz and bullet aren't quite their playgrounds (bullet max sits at 604), but there's undeniable magic when the clock ticks steadily versus the chaos of lightning games.

A maestro of the long game, Loo-G averages nearly 67 moves to win and shows a slightly better edge wielding the white pieces. Don't expect quick knockouts though: it’s all about endurance and patience here, with an emphasis on outlasting foes rather than blitzing them down.

The Openings Whisperer

Loo-G’s opening repertoire is a charming mix of mystery and strategy. From the classic French Defense variations—with a particular fondness for the Knight Variation—to the occasionally sneaky Queen's Pawn Horwitz Defense, this player can flexibly maneuver through a variety of positions, keeping opponents guessing.

The frequent use of “Unknown Opening” indicates that Loo-G loves shaking up theory and forging paths less traveled, a true adventurer on the chessboard!

Psych Up & Comeback King

Equipped with a comeback rate of over 82%, Loo-G refuses to let a lost piece dictate the outcome. Sure, the win rate after losing a piece sits modestly at 44%, but it’s the relentless fight and refusal to tilt (tilt factor: 15) that make every game an engaging saga.

Memorable Matches

Loo-G’s recent victories have been nothing short of cinematic. One recent game saw them clinch a win by resignation against bethui2011 in a tense battle of French Defense Knight Variations. Another daily masterpiece was a swift and elegant checkmate against BrzoMiran1 using the Queen's Pawn Horwitz Defense, proving that sometimes patience turns into a brutal final stroke.

Losses are humbling too—like the well-fought game against Emmax18th, ending with a checkmate but showcasing Loo-G’s grit till the last move.

Opponent Chronicles

The chessboard is a social place for Loo-G, who has tangled most frequently with rivals such as profy-x, nikita7614, and emmax18th. Victory rates against these heavyweights vary—sometimes incredibly sweet (up to 100% against some) and other times tough lessons learned—but always valuable experiences.

Fun Facts

  • Longest winning streak: 12 games, proving they can steamroll when in form.
  • Longest losing streak: 15 games, because every hero’s journey has its dark chapters.
  • Most productive play hour: around 1 PM - the brain’s prime time for tactical brilliance and chess wizardry.
  • Preferred endgame strategy: steady and persistent, with endgames featuring in nearly 77% of games.

With humility, humor, and a hunger for improvement, Loo-G strides forward in their chess quest, never afraid to try "Top Secret" openings or mix things up just to keep the game spicy. Whether you're up for a friendly duel or want to witness someone claw their way back from an almost-lost position, Loo-G is a player worth watching—and maybe squaring off against!


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Coach Chesswick

Hi Loo-G! Here is some tailored feedback based on your recent games.

👍 What you are already doing well

  • Kingside tactics. In several French-Defense wins you found nice tactical shots on the g- and h-files (e.g. …Re2 in the Daily game vs nikita7614). Your eye for mating nets is a real asset.
  • Practical conversion. When you’re a piece up you are normally comfortable trading down and queening pawns, as the ending of your win versus brzomiran1 shows:

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  • Opening range. You’re experimenting with both 1…e6 and 1…c6 systems and with d4-based structures as White. Variety is good for long-term growth.

🛠️ Biggest improvement opportunities

  1. Early pawn moves that delay development.
    Many losses start with …h6/a6/c6 before the minor pieces leave the back rank. Example:

    ➜ Aim to develop at least two pieces before touching side pawns.
  2. King safety & “cheap” mates.
    Two recent defeats ended with Qxf2# or back-rank mates while your pieces were still undeveloped. Tip: After you castle, ask “What is my opponent’s next check?” every move.
  3. Central tension.
    In several French structures you exchanged in the centre too early (…cxd4/…exd5) giving White comfortable space. Study model games in the French Advance to feel when to strike with …f6 or …c5 instead.
  4. Time management in live games.
    Abandoned positions cost rating points. If connection issues persist, consider playing longer Daily games where you already show good results (
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📈 Recommended study plan

  • Opening foundation: pick one French line as Black (e.g. the Rubinstein: 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3/3.Nd2 dxe4) and one Queen’s-Pawn line as White, and learn the first 8–10 moves by heart.
  • Tactics “diet”: 20–30 puzzles a day, focusing on mate-in-two and skewer motifs – the patterns that decided both your wins and losses.
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    will likely climb once blunders drop.
  • End-game drills: play out R+P vs R and Q vs P endings against the computer. They occur often in your Daily games.

⏭️ Next milestone

Reach 1365 (2021-01-08) 1200 by:
  1. Sticking to the structured opening repertoire above for 30 games.
  2. Reviewing each game immediately, adding one takeaway to a notebook.
  3. Posting any unclear positions to the analysis board and asking “What were three candidate moves?”

Keep enjoying the journey, and remember: progress is measured in good decisions, not just rating points. Good luck in your next game!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
karrarjab 0W / 1L / 0D View
obh19 13W / 16L / 1D View
vidyawardhaka 1W / 0L / 0D View
jjoyboy8 1W / 0L / 0D View
nel0583 0W / 2L / 0D View
jun_g00 1W / 2L / 0D View
tompreuss 1W / 0L / 0D View
darksystem01111 0W / 1L / 0D View
velikhanovvf28 1W / 1L / 0D View
aizz_zzah 0W / 1L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
nikita7614 75W / 62L / 14D View Games
profy-x 38W / 88L / 11D View Games
emmax18th 32W / 49L / 10D View Games
brzomiran1 54W / 32L / 4D View Games
omarosama1989 23W / 51L / 7D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 995 1091
2024 967 1108 1167
2023 896 1300 1208
2022 403 976 1277 1138
2021 1090 1295 1167
2020 1065 1298 1231
2019 596 1166 1165 1231
Rating by Year20192020202120222023202420251300403YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 231W / 228L / 19D 225W / 228L / 28D 73.2
2024 96W / 110L / 16D 93W / 110L / 14D 81.5
2023 351W / 330L / 40D 345W / 357L / 41D 78.6
2022 382W / 377L / 44D 361W / 393L / 43D 77.8
2021 41W / 50L / 6D 44W / 43L / 5D 75.0
2020 214W / 220L / 17D 224W / 211L / 20D 75.3
2019 289W / 243L / 21D 281W / 272L / 13D 65.6

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 223 89 115 19 39.9%
French Defense 190 84 91 15 44.2%
Amar Gambit 178 99 73 6 55.6%
Australian Defense 115 72 40 3 62.6%
Caro-Kann Defense 102 49 48 5 48.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 38 21 16 1 55.3%
Barnes Defense 30 12 17 1 40.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 24 11 12 1 45.8%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 20 8 11 1 40.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 17 10 7 0 58.8%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 830 411 370 49 49.5%
Caro-Kann Defense 726 354 337 35 48.8%
French Defense 491 222 237 32 45.2%
Amazon Attack 409 195 193 21 47.7%
Australian Defense 285 123 145 17 43.2%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 175 81 88 6 46.3%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 113 55 50 8 48.7%
Scandinavian Defense 101 44 52 5 43.6%
Philidor Defense 68 36 28 4 52.9%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 68 29 36 3 42.6%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 203 86 111 6 42.4%
Amar Gambit 63 33 26 4 52.4%
Australian Defense 43 23 20 0 53.5%
Amazon Attack 38 19 17 2 50.0%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 32 15 16 1 46.9%
Barnes Defense 30 13 16 1 43.3%
English Opening: King's English Variation 30 14 12 4 46.7%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 28 15 11 2 53.6%
Scandinavian Defense 28 17 11 0 60.7%
English Opening: Drill Variation 28 11 17 0 39.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Australian Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 15 1
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