Loïc Qnt

Loïc Qnt: The Calculating Enigma (aka lotaga)

Meet Loïc Qnt, known in the chess world by the enigmatic handle lotaga. A humble warrior of the 64 squares, Loïc dances between the Rapid and Blitz formats with varying degrees of triumph and oftentimes, tactical mischief.

Rating Rollercoaster & Style

Holding a peak rapid rating of 473 (achieved in May 2025) and a blitz peak at a modest 254, Loïc’s chess journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster. From impressive winning streaks of 7 games to a notable losing skid of 9 in a row, resilience is their middle name. Loïc combines a stout defense with sharp tactical awareness — boasting a stellar 69.08% comeback rate and a quirky early resignation habit just shy of 12%. But hey, sometimes you gotta know when to fold ‘em!

Opening Repertoire: Queen’s Gambits & Alekhine’s Flare

Loïc’s love affair with the Queen’s Pawn Opening particularly the Chigorin Variation delivers some solid results with a pawns-forward win rate near 74%. Not to be overshadowed, the Alekhine's Defense is also a favorite, securing a win rate exceeding 70% in rapid battles. French Defense? Less so — it’s currently struggling with just a 14% success, so perhaps it’s time Loïc throws it a farewell party. In blitz, the Van Geet Opening and Queen’s Pawn Chigorin variations keep the opponents on their toes.

Noteworthy Stats and Quirks

• Overall Rapid record: 189 wins, 178 losses, and 30 draws.
• Blitz record close behind: 115 wins, 120 losses, and 17 draws.
• Victories by resignation outnumber those by checkmate — Loïc knows when to strike a deal and call it a day.
• White vs Black success: Nearly balanced with a slight edge playing Black (47.69% win rate) over White (45.99%).

Famous Recent Victory

One of Loïc’s dazzling wins came from a swift checkmate against Mellowdust on June 4th, 2025. Launching a surprising early queen sortie, Loïc’s Black pieces orchestrated a sharp finish in under 14 moves — proving creativity and boldness pay dividends.

The Human Side

Aside from chess, Loïc’s gameplay reveals a personality that thrives most in the witching hours — their best time of day? The eerily quiet early morning at 4 AM, where brilliance seemingly strikes. Adversity doesn’t easily tilt them; with a low tilt factor of 9, Loïc stays chill even when the pawns don’t cooperate. Given the penchant to end games early and their penchant for comebacks, one might say Loïc is both the graceful quitter and the tenacious fighter — a paradox well-played.

Whether you face them online or watch their games unfold, Loïc Qnt is a player always ready for the next move — sometimes brilliant, sometimes unpredictable, but always entertaining.