Profile: 37 Trần Anh Tuấn (LTVN)
Meet Trần Anh Tuấn, also known by the mysterious username LTVN, a chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Starting with a modest rapid rating below 500, Tuấn quickly soared to a peak rapid rating of 840 back in November 2021—proof that every pawn dreams of promotion.
While his blitz and bullet performances have been more like a wild sprint than a steady marathon, with peak blitz rating at 614 and bullet at 278, Tuấn’s tactical awareness comes alive especially when the odds are against him, boasting an impressive 61.8% comeback rate. In other words, don’t count him out just because he’s down a piece; he’s got tricks up his sleeve (and knights on the board).
His favorite opening for rapid games is the Scandinavian Defense, where he holds a solid 55% win rate, taking the opening’s Scandinavian cold challenge and turning it into sizzling victories. For those who like Queens Pawn structures, Tuấn’s expertise with the Chigorin Variation has led to a respectable 50% win record in rapid play—comfortable in the chaos or calm, he adapts.
Playing style? Early resignations happen about 20% of the time, which some might say is just a polite way of saying he knows when to cut losses and grab a coffee—but don't let that fool you! His average winning game clocks in at nearly 48 moves, so he certainly knows how to fight hard when the chips are down. Also, fun fact: he’s best after midnight—his best winning streaks happen at 0:00 hours, perfect for night owls looking for chess companionship.
Though his record is finely balanced with nearly as many wins as losses in rapid chess (399 wins, 403 losses), many of his opponents fall repeatedly, such as achieving a perfect 100% win rate versus players like yugant_123 and materolsson. His longest winning and losing streaks both stand at nine games, proving the game of chess is as much about resilience as it is about brilliance.
A typical recent match would showcase Tuấn’s flair for the dramatic: like a recent rapid game where he checkmated his opponent expertly using the Scandinavian Defense after a tenacious midgame battle. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about style, and Tuấn has it in spades.
Whether you’re a casual player or a serious competitor, keep an eye on LTVN. He might resign early some days, but other days, he plays like a grandmaster hiding in plain sight, proving chess is a game of infinite possibilities—and humor.