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Username: LudwigVanBendOver

Playing Since: 2019-05-04 (Closed)

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Blitz: 2925
470W / 524L / 112D
Bullet: 3003
272W / 243L / 31D

Player Profile: LudwigVanBendOver

Ludwig “LudwigVanBendOver” is a passionate chess enthusiast who has exhibited remarkable dedication to the game since at least 2019. He has climbed the ranks in both Blitz and Bullet play, steadily improving his tactical awareness and endgame proficiency. Often known for his tenacity, LudwigVanBendOver achieves impressive comebacks and rarely concedes a loss without a fight.

Rating Highlights & Progress

• In Blitz, his ratings began around the 2000 mark in 2019 and quickly spiked to the 2900+ range. By 2020, he reached a peak of 3037, demonstrating a formidable level of skill and consistency over hundreds of matches.
• In Bullet, LudwigVanBendOver has also proven formidable. From a near 2000 rating in 2019, he surged beyond 2700. During 2020, he even broke the 2900 barrier with a peak rating of 2944, solidifying his reputation as a dynamic quick-play specialist.

Key Statistics

• Strong record of perseverance with a noted Comeback Rate of over 90%.
• Very few early resignations, showing a tendency to fight on until the final stages of the game.
• Particularly involved in endgames, with over 80% of his matches seeing deep play into the closing phase.
• Maintains a White Win Rate of nearly 48% and a Black Win Rate above 42%, an indication of balanced expertise with both colors.
• Achieved a Longest Winning Streak of 15 consecutive victories, highlighting a capacity for consistent performance at the board.

Optimal Playing Times

Statistical trends suggest that LudwigVanBendOver performs strongly later in the evening. His best results often come around 10 PM (22:00), and he shows peak performance on Wednesdays, aligning with his highest single-day win rates.

Style & Approach

• Known for heading into complicated tactical battles and turning the tables even when material is lost, boasting a stellar Win Rate After Losing a Piece.
• Prefers adaptive play, comfortable in open or closed positions, as evidenced by the wide range of openings he employs and the consistently high average move count in both wins and losses.

Overall, LudwigVanBendOver is a resilient competitor with a track record of dramatic turnarounds and unwavering persistence. His steady improvement in Blitz and Bullet, combined with a deeply rooted endgame focus, makes him a formidable opponent across all time controls.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Daniel Naroditsky 85W / 191L / 32D
Aaron Jacobson 53W / 79L / 10D
Leinier Dominguez Perez 40W / 40L / 9D
BossMcGinty 44W / 41L / 2D
Dariusz Swiercz 35W / 26L / 8D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2020 2853 2925 1800
2019 2684 2862
Rating by Year2019202029252684YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2020 310W / 329L / 52D 265W / 355L / 67D 89.4
2019 113W / 79L / 16D 104W / 92L / 10D 83.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1127 476 539 112 42.2%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 660 316 311 33 47.9%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 5 0 5 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 0
Losing 47 1