lori1802

About lori1802

Meet lori1802, a chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is a rollercoaster of epic battles, surprising victories, and those "wait, what just happened?" moments. Starting off with a blitz peak rating of 862 in March 2022 and a rapid peak of 1143 in December 2021, lori1802 embodies the spirit of a persistent player who keeps learning, winning, and occasionally tilting (around 13% tilt factor, because who doesn’t?).

Playing Style & Personality

With a penchant for the Reti Opening, King's Pawn, and the Queen's Pawn Chigorin Variation, lori1802's games are a blend of classical chess tradition and sneaky tactical surprises. Known for an impressive comeback rate of nearly 70% and an average game length stretching to around 63 moves when winning, patience and persistence are clearly in the playbook.

Early resignation is rare (just 2.5% of the time), proving that where there's a will, there’s a way—even if the positioning looks grim. Endgames appear frequently here; nearly 72% of games reach that critical phase, demonstrating lori1802's love for deep, strategic battles rather than quick smash-and-grabs.

Stats & Records

• Total wins in Blitz: 650 games
• Total wins in Rapid: 1337 games
• Longest winning streak: 10 games (Go lori!)
• Current streak: No streaks, but hey, every day’s a new day!
• Favorite day to play with best win rate: Wednesday (~47%)
• Secret power hour: 5 AM (best time of day to play – early bird gets the pawn!)

Notable Recent Games

In a recent thrilling Blitz encounter on May 26, 2025, lori1802 showcased grandmaster-esque timing by delivering a checkmate in a tight and complex endgame against HuxtableKaozov, wresting victory from the jaws of a complicated position. The game was a battle of wits featuring a symmetrical English Opening, culminating in a glorious victory by black’s sharp tactical moves – you can check the full game here.

Despite some hard-fought losses (checkmate on time or resignation happens to the best), lori1802 always bounces back with resilience, ready for another run at that elusive 900+ blitz or 1200+ rapid rating milestone.

Fun Facts

• White pieces have a slightly better chance of winning for lori1802 (47.4% win rate), but don't underestimate their black's prowess either (42.8% win rate).
• Wins come faster than losses – on average, winning games take about 63 moves, while losses linger a bit longer at about 73 moves.
• Rarely gives up early: only about 2.5% early resignations. Even Chess.com servers have probably felt lori1802’s fighting spirit!

Whether it’s blitz, rapid, or just a casual showdown, lori1802 embraces the beautiful struggle of chess — a dance of knights, queens, and the occasional queen sacrifice that keeps the opponent guessing and the audience entertained.