Meet Dima Constantin Lucian, aka lucdicon, a chess enthusiast who navigates the 64 squares with the determination of a knight on a quest for glory, and occasionally, goosebumps. With a penchant for Sicilian Defense variations and an impressive mastery of the Italian Game, Dima’s style blends tactical awareness with a strategic mindset that keeps opponents on their toes.
Career Highlights
Peak Rapid Rating: 1870 (May 2023) – That’s not just good, it’s let’s-get-the-pizza-and-watch-the-replay good.
Peak Bullet Rating: 1546 (July 2021) – Speed chess is his playground!
Peak Daily Rating: 760 (February 2023) – Even in the more relaxed game, Dima behaves like a curious cat ready to pounce at any moment.
Playing Style
Dima's games are filled with exciting tactical fireworks and dramatic comebacks, boasting a comeback rate of nearly 78%! He’s not one to easily admit defeat, only resigning about 3.8% of the time — clearly preferring to wrestle it out over the board. When the endgame comes, he’s in his element, engaging in long, calculated fights with an average of nearly 72 moves per win. The early bird might catch the worm, but Dima catches his best games around 4:00 AM—definitely not your usual bedtime chess player!
Opening Preferences
Some of his favorite openings include:
Blitz: Sicilian Defense (especially French Variation and Bowdler Attack), Italian Game
Rapid: Scandinavian Defense, Owens Defense, Scotch Game
Daily: Indian Game and Sicilian Defense French Variation
Needless to say, the Sicilian Defense is well-traversed in Dima’s repertoire — perhaps a fortress or a small castle on the chessboard, complete with a moody moat of tactical twists!
Notable Streaks and Records
- Longest Winning Streak: 13 games (because who likes to stop winning?)
- Longest Losing Streak: 16 games (the kind of mood we all want to avoid, but it happens to the best!)
- Current winning streak: 2 games (Watch this space for more!)
Recent Battle Highlights
In his most recent blitz victory against luxor, Dima played a gripping Caro-Kann Defense, Advance Variation, triumphing by resignation after a fierce 73-move duel.
His latest setback came at the hands of viktor78514236, with a tough fight in a King's Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation, ending in a resignation at move 32. Even the best have their moments!
Fun Fact
Despite the immense skill, Dima’s opening choice sometimes feels like a daring chef’s special - mixing classic Sicilian flavors with a pinch of French zest and a dash of Nederigio — all served with a side of timely resignations (yes, he’s human!). Also, his opponents know they’re in for a ride because his average decisive game length often hits the 70-move mark — talk about endurance!
