Who is LoyalClone?
LoyalClone is a National Master who has spent nearly a decade proving that online chess is equal parts genius and endurance. Their handle suggests a player who stays calm no matter how many times the same opponent rematches them. And in this case, loyalty means playing wolla hundreds upon hundreds of times.
Humble Beginnings
LoyalClone's story starts in 2017 with online ratings in the 960s, which is a very humble beginning for someone who would eventually reach 2519 (2025-01-07) 2519. In bullet, their preferred time control, they have logged well over 600 games, with a fearless attacking style that occasionally backfires. Their
chart tells a story of wild swings, brutal tilts, and remarkable comebacks.Opening Repertoire
With white, LoyalClone is an e4 player through and through. The Scotch Game has been a reliable weapon, producing over 40 blitz wins, while opponents who answer e4 with the Sicilian Defense quickly learn that counterattacks are welcome. Against the Caro-Kann Defense, LoyalClone has scored an 85.71% win rate in rapid, and the Scandinavian Defense has also been punished with a 67.5% blitz score.
Rivalries and Endurance
If there is one player who knows LoyalClone best, it is wolla, who has faced them in 296 games, roughly half won by each side. The rivalry is beautifully balanced: 135 wins, 130 losses,and31 draws. Against Eugene Hua, things get tougher,withonly50 winsagainst86 losses, provingthateven National Masters have nemeses. For a more friendly rivalry, weballchess has been dispatched51 timesagainst just14 losses,and solidknight5 has felt the full force of LoyalClone's loyalty, losing16 of their24 meetings.
Fighting Spirit
LoyalClone's numbers scream resilience. Their comeback rate is a stunning 86.32%, meaning they rarely go quietly. Even after losing a piece, they still win48.06% of games,and their one-sided loss rate sitsbelow1%, so even losses are usually fights. The longest winning streak stretchedto26 games, though the longest losingstreak of13 shows that loyal grind also includes pain.
They play long games,with decisive battles averagingaround75 movesand endgames appearingin77% of their contests. Bullet may be the favorite playground,butthe rapid results,withover165 winsand only18 losses,reveala player who can slow down when the clock allows.