Chinchilla (aka LrchFox3)
Meet LrchFox3, a chess player who navigates the 64 squares with a style as unpredictable as their username. With a peak rapid rating of 651 achieved in June 2025, they’ve clearly been fighting battles on the digital battlefield, balancing wins and losses almost like a chess-themed soap opera.
Since entering the scene in late 2024, LrchFox3’s journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Starting strong with a rapid 638 rating and riding through swings from lows of 130 to highs around 650, they showcase resilience and grit. Their comeback rate is an impressive 76.55%, proving they rarely throw in the towel and love a good fight even when pieces go missing.
The player’s penchant for early resignations is low at just 5.76%, showing that quitting is only for the faint-hearted. They are also rather prudent in the endgame, delving into it nearly half the time (47.44%), and enjoy games that last on average about 46 moves when they win — enough time to brew a cup of coffee and ponder their next brilliant tactic.
Opening Repertoire Highlights
- King's Pawn Opening (King's Knight Variation): Their favorite battlefield, boasting a solid 64.41% win rate over 59 games.
- Queen's Pawn Opening: A dependable choice with a slightly better than half winning record, 52.38%.
- Englund Gambit: Surprisingly effective with a 58.06% win rate, perhaps confusing opponents into submission.
Style & Stats
LrchFox3 plays with a curious blend of patience and tactical flair. Their average moves per loss is a hefty 55.5 moves, suggesting they fight tooth and nail before falling, and their psychological tilt factor hits a mild 10—chess frustrations are felt but hardly crippling. Morning players beware: their best time to strike (or be struck) is around 8 AM, and their strongest hours stretch well into late evening.
While their daily and blitz ratings vary wildly—peaking at 995 and 919 respectively—they clearly enjoy all the speed chess flavors. Bullet chess, however, is more of a wild west frontier for them, with an average of just 506.8 rating and a win-loss record leaning towards the learning curve.
Recent Battles
Their most recent victory was a checkmate delivered over StraightOuttaCompton1 in the classic Four Knights Game Scotch Variation, finishing the game at move 28 with a flourish that rook lovers would envy.
The latest setback came swiftly against AkramAfef, losing by checkmate after a tactical showdown in the same Four Knights Scotch opening. Even champs have off days!
Fun Facts
- LrchFox3 has faced a variety of opponents with mixed success; some, like vaantameemon and ani273q1, have been vanquished every time.
- When playing White, their win rate edges slightly above 50%, but playing Black isn’t far behind.
- Despite all the ups and downs, resilience is key—they rarely suffer quick one-sided losses (9.74%), showing heart even against tough competition.
All in all, LrchFox3 (a.k.a. Chinchilla to their fans) is a spirited chess contender with a flair for the dramatic and a love for long, engaging battles on the board. Whether their pieces dance elegantly or scramble chaotically, one thing’s clear: they never back down without a fight.
