lough_sl

Player Profile: lough_sl

Meet lough_sl, a chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares resembles a thrilling rollercoaster – sometimes plunging, sometimes soaring, but always entertaining. Starting in 2023 with rapid ratings that were more "novice knight" than "grandmaster titan," their rapid rating began at 242, dipped to a mere 105, and then valiantly climbed back to 167 by year’s end.

The year 2024 saw lough_sl transforming from a rapid rookie to a rapid rising star, hitting a solid max rating of 263 with an undefeated 5-win streak in rapid games that year – a lovely flash of brilliance proving this player isn’t here for just casual checkers. Blitz has been a bumpy battlefield though: starting at 100, lough_sl fought back fiercely with 12 wins in 28 blitz games in 2024, showing no fear of fast, furious battles, even if victory was a 38% affair.

In 2025, lough_sl’s rapid rating peaked impressively at 318 before settling around 289, hinting at refined skills and a sharper tactical eye. The average moves per win hover around 43, suggesting games that are neither too swift nor dragging, comfortably paced for measuring each strategic twist.

What truly characterizes lough_sl is a resilient psychological game. With a comeback rate near 41%, and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, this player embodies a “never say die” attitude that chess coaches dream about. A tilt factor of just 7 means missteps are few and far between – calm under pressure, even when the board sours.

Favorite openings remain shrouded in mystery (“Top Secret”) with 144 rapid games played on this enigmatic territory, yielding a respectable 44% win rate. Opponents beware: lough_sl has a diverse record, from crushing some with 100% win rates to being 0-for-many against others — proving that in chess, each board tells a brand new story.

When asked “What’s the best time to challenge lough_sl?” the answer is clear: during the 9 AM hour where they boast a flawless 100% win rate, or at 16:00 with a robust 67% success. Weekdays mostly favor this strategic warrior, especially Tuesday and Friday with a cool 50% win rate.

Whether you’re looking for an epic comeback, a stubborn endgame, or just a player who knows when to resign early (17.78% early resignation rate), lough_sl is a competitor not to be underestimated. So next time you meet on the board, keep your pieces close – and your queen closer.