Luiz Carlos Roque da Silva
Known in the chess world as Luiz_Roque, Luiz Carlos Roque da Silva is a resilient player with a journey full of valiant attempts and colorful ups and downs. Armed with a playful spirit and a stubborn refusal to resign early (only 1.66% early resignation rate, thank you very much), Luiz dances the dance of pawns and knights with a tactical awareness that can only be described as heroic — a 59.63% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece! Talk about turning lemons into checkmates.
Luiz's chess adventures span multiple time controls, from ultrafast bullet games where despite a challenging track record (some years with a whopping zero wins in six games!) he persists, to rapid and blitz, showcasing gritty determination. His peak rapid rating touched a respectable 1459 in 2020, reflecting moments of brilliance between the chaos. Though his bullet and blitz ratings have dipped — probably due to experimental moves or just enjoying the thrill of the game — his average move count per win (~48 moves) suggests that Luiz likes to let the games simmer — no quick Smashes here.
Interestingly, Luiz's win rates vary with the color: roughly 49.39% when white, versus 43.91% as black, proving he knows the advantage of the first move, or maybe just the better luck with the white pieces. His play style is a marathon, not a sprint; losses tend to be longer affairs (~55 moves), while wins come a bit quicker (~48 moves).
Luiz has faced a colorful cast of opponents over the years, with several notable challenges and occasional perfect win rates against some adversaries — proof that even the darkest days can be brightened by a clever move or two. While his tilt factor is a manageable 15, he enjoys playing his best during the cozy hours between 6 and 12 in the morning and early afternoon, with a peak win rate of 75% at 7 AM! Perhaps he’s a morning chess warrior, sipping coffee with a bishop in hand.
With nearly 8,000 rapid games under his belt and over 3,000 blitz battles, Luiz's persistence is as commendable as his love for the game. A longest winning streak of 12 games shows that when he’s on fire, he can truly light up the board — watch out for that unexpected queen sacrifice!
In the end, Luiz Carlos Roque da Silva is the embodiment of chess passion — not always the highest-rated on the server, but equipped with an undying love for the game, a dash of humor, and the kind of tactical tenacity that keeps opponents guessing and fans cheering. Checkmate? Not without Luiz's say!
