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Profile Summary: Ludek987 - The Tenacious Tactician

Meet Ludek987, a chess player who knows that the battlefield is less about glory and more about relentless grit. With a peak rapid rating of 554 and a blitz zenith at 723, Ludek has proven that slow and steady—or sometimes fast and wild—can indeed win a few games (and lose a bunch more).

Playing Style & Moves

Ludek’s chess approach is a charming blend of persistence and unpredictability. Boasting a comeback rate of 54.88%, he’s the kind of player who might lose a piece, scratch his head, and still turn the tables if you blink. Ludek's games tend to last long, averaging about 45 moves in wins and even more in losses—a clear sign of a strategic marathon runner rather than a quick sprinter.

Early resignations happen only about 10% of the time, so don’t expect him to throw in the towel without a fight. White pieces treat him better (44.66% win rate) than black (34.29%), but if you play him as Black, beware—his tactical awareness in tricky positions could still trip you up.

Opening Repertoire

Ludek favors the classic Queen’s Pawn Opening in rapid, where he’s surprisingly effective with a 64% win rate. Not a fan of the French Defense? Neither is Ludek, who hasn’t taken a single win in five rapid games there—personally, we think the defense might actually be defending against his enthusiasm! Blitz games show a smidge more variety, with occasional ventures into the Englund Gambit and the audacious Italian Game - Two Knights Defense, where he scored his personal best win rate of 100% (albeit from a single game, so don’t get too excited).

Battles & Rivals

Ludek's fiercest opponents include manuale987 (6 games played) and verderers (2 games), against whom he has mixed success—33% and 50% win rates respectively. He’s collected impressive victories by checkmate (20 times!), showing that when Ludek strikes, it’s often decisive. And speaking of decisive moments, his favorite hour to play happens to be 9 AM when his win rate rockets to an impressive 72%. So if you want to catch him off guard, perhaps avoid mornings.

Memorable Match Highlight

On May 19, 2025, Ludek987 clinched a stirring victory against corkwell with a dazzling checkmate, showcasing his sharp endgame prowess and tireless fighting spirit. The game was a rollercoaster of tactical melees, culminating in a smooth checkmate finish after 42 moves, proving that patience and precision win.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 6 games — not too shabby for a player who knows how to rally!
• Longest losing streak: 11 games — because everyone faces the chess demons sometimes.
• Favorite time control? Rapid games, where he’s played over 150 matches in 2025 alone.
• Has a tilt factor of 11, meaning he might just grumble a bit before shaking off defeat and trying again.

Ludek987 embodies the spirit of a resilient chess warrior—strategic, persistent, and always ready to launch into a comeback. Whether you’re a casual player or a tactical guru, facing Ludek promises unpredictable, entertaining, and educational chess duels.