Loz Kingsley (aka lozwold)
Loz Kingsley is the kind of chess player who approaches the 64 squares with a blend of dogged determination and a dash of flair—sometimes winning brilliantly by checkmate, sometimes gracefully resigning (hey, it’s all part of the game!). Known online as lozwold, Loz has been battling pawns and queens since at least 2013, steadily climbing the blitz rating ladder to a peak of 1334 in November 2023.
Playing Style and Stats
With an impressive average game length over 70 moves in both wins and losses, Loz clearly enjoys a long, strategic battle. The endgame is their playground, featuring in more than 75% of games. They also exhibit remarkable tactical awareness, boasting an astonishing 83% comeback rate after setbacks—because quitting early just isn’t Loz’s style (except when they do early resignations, which happens about 0.48% of the time, proving they know when to call it).
Performance Highlights
- Blitz Mastery: Nearly 12,000 blitz games played with a near even win/loss record and a respectable 46.75% win rate in their "Top Secret" opening repertoire. (Yes, the name is secret. So secret, even Loz doesn’t reveal it.)
- Rapid Games: While blitz is Loz’s playground, rapid games are rare—only a handful on record, with a peak rating around 1000. Perhaps a mysterious slower-paced challenge for our speedster next?
- Longest Streaks: Loz has tasted both sweet victory and bitter defeat in equal measure, holding a longest winning streak and longest losing streak both topping 12 games. It’s part of being human (and a great chess player, of course).
Psychological and Tactical Traits
Loz plays best at midnight—no, seriously, their best time to play is exactly 00:00. Maybe it’s the calm of the night or just a weird quirk, but many of Loz’s most exciting wins come when others are sleeping. On the flip side, mornings around 1 AM see the lowest performance—take that as a hint for an extra cup of coffee! Their tilt factor is moderate, keeping their cool in tough scenarios with a win rate after losing a piece at almost 44%.
Recent Chess Triumph
In one recent blitz game, Loz executed a masterful checkmate with the King's Pawn Opening, Kings Knight Busch-Gass Gambit (yes, that’s a mouthful), sealing victory in just 36 moves. This win perfectly showcases their tactical prowess and endgame finesse.
Fun Facts
- Despite the long serious games, Loz’s online alias
lozwold hints at a playful personality ready to "wolf down" opponents’ defenses.
- Loz isn't just here for glory but enjoys the journey, with a very balanced record against top opponents and a penchant for interesting, fun games.
Whether facing a rapid fire battle or a strategic marathon, Loz Kingsley approaches chess with passion, resilience, and a well-timed sense of humor. Expect a cunning game and a few surprises whenever Loz takes the board!
