LoyalClone - National Master Extraordinaire
Meet LoyalClone, the National Master who proves that being loyal in chess means sticking to your guns and sometimes your pawns! Since bursting onto the scene in 2017 with a modest Rapid rating of 800, LoyalClone has been on a thrilling rollercoaster ride all the way up to an impressive peak Rapid rating of 2551 in August 2021. That's like going from pawn to queen on the rating board!
Known for a strategic approach and a touch of tactical flair, LoyalClone plays most confidently in Blitz games, the preferred time control where lightning-fast decisions can turn the tides. With a Blitz peak of 2380 and a Bullet max rating touching 2519, this player is as at home in frantic battles as in deeper strategic duels.
LoyalClone’s Opening repertoire is a sly blend of Sicilian Defense variations and London Systems, with some secret weapons up their sleeve (like their undefeated 100% win record with "Top Secret" openings in Rapid games - no wonder it's top secret!). The trusty Sicilian Taimanov Bastrikov Variation features prominently, boasting an impressive 75% Rapid win rate. When feeling flashy, LoyalClone wields the Marshall Counterattack like a chess ninja, boasting a stellar 91.67% win rate in 12 games!
This master of the 64 squares also enjoys coming back from the brink—boasting a dazzling 74.09% comeback rate after falling behind, making opponents wonder if they’re playing chess or tug-of-war. LoyalClone's average game length hovers around 64 moves for wins, indicating that patience is definitely a virtue here (and probably a little stubbornness).
Playing Style & Psychological Quirks
- Ends games with relentless consistency (~66% endgame frequency).
- Enjoys the sweet spot of 6th move for first captures - precise timing is key.
- White pieces bring a slight edge with a 52.07% win rate, but Black is no pushover either at 47.83%!
- Beware the tilt! LoyalClone carries a tilt factor of 13, so be gentle; it's not personal, it’s just chess.
- Best time for dopamine-fueled triumph? Around 18:00 hours - prime time for checkmates and coffee alike.
Battle Tested
LoyalClone has racked up over 1,285 wins across all time controls and proved fierce against opponents such as
loseiswinhaha, vvladimir_136, and m_u_a_a_z_36—all laid low with a 100% win record. Of course, every hero has their kryptonite; “ploddingpawn” has kept them in check a few times with a 38.51% win rate for LoyalClone when facing them.
Recent Glory
The latest triumph came in June 2025, a dramatic battle won by resignation against loseiswinhaha with a Petrovs Defense Classical Variation. LoyalClone danced through the midgame with style, showcasing nerves of steel and strategic depth that made resignation the only sensible option for the opponent.
Hollywood scriptwriters couldn’t have penned it better!
Masterfully executed as always!
