Richard Rapport GM

Profile Snapshot

Richard Rapport, known online as Lordillidan, is a FIDE Grandmaster whose online chess profile is built around speed, tactical fluency, and an ability to stay dangerous when the clock gets loud. The preferred time control appears to be Bullet, and the record book reads like the career of a player who is comfortable when the board becomes a fast, sharp, and slightly unforgiving playground.

For opponents who thought they could out-click a Grandmaster for fun, Lordillidan provides a reminder that bullet chess is not only about clicking fast. It is about knowing which move creates the most trouble before the next move even leaves the screen.

Bullet Chess Strengths

The statistics point to a player who is at home in long online sessions, frequent tactical battles, and positions where both sides are hunting for a mistake. A few patterns stand out:

• Longest winning streak: 54 games
• Endgame frequency: 81.17 percent of analyzed games
• White win rate: 65.33 percent
• Black win rate: 59.93 percent
• Comeback rate: 84.54 percent
• Win rate after losing a piece: 60.11 percent

The low early resignation rate adds another layer to the story. This is not a style that folds quickly. It is a style that keeps the position alive, keeps searching for a counterblow, and often turns a shaky position into a winnable one.

Opening Toolkit

Richard Rapport does not look like a one trick pony. The bullet repertoire includes sharp choices such as the Nimzo-Larsen Attack, the Amar Gambit, and the flexible Caro-Kann Defense. With White, the opening choices are often aggressive, creating chances before the opponent can settle into a comfortable setup.

With Black, the same player can switch to a different mood, using defenses that keep the position tense without surrendering the initiative too early.

Sample Sharpness

One familiar way to describe this kind of play is the Ruy Lopez: a classical setup where both sides are hunting for counterplay from move one. The position below captures the kind of early tension that a bullet Grandmaster likes to see.

Frequent Opponent

One of the most played opponents in the available data is Tigran Petrosian, with 224 recorded games. The head to head record is 130 wins, 82 losses, and 12 draws, which points to a long and competitive relationship on the server.

Quick Facts

• Display name: Richard Rapport
• Username: Lordillidan
• Title: FIDE Grandmaster
• Preferred time control: Bullet
• Style keywords: sharp, tactical, resilient, fast