Lukas Dotzer IM

Lukas Dotzer: The International Master with a Zesty Chess Flair

Known in the chess world as Lukas2010, Lukas Dotzer holds the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE, proving that brilliance doesn't always come with a Grandmaster badge but a truckload of clever moves and resilience.

From humble beginnings with blitz ratings under 1200 back in 2017, Lukas’s chess journey is nothing short of a thrilling rollercoaster ride—with more ups than downs. By 2023, he catapulted his blitz rating to a whopping 2524 and his bullet rating nearly touched the heavens with a peak of 2846 in 2024. Rapid chess? Lukas plays it cooler than anyone, steadily pushing his rating to over 2200 by 2024. All this while maintaining an average winning rate that would make even the toughest opponents sweat.

Playing Style & Tactics

Lukas has a personality in his playstyle: a mix of patience and surprising tactical fireworks. His endgame is a frequent playground (62.8% endgame frequency), often extending to about 63 moves where he showcases persistence that would rival a caffeinated grandma in a marathon.

Not one to throw in the towel early, Lukas resigns modestly only about 14% of the time—because who gives up before the strangest move turns the tables? His comeback rate is a robust 75.8%, showing he’s always lurking in the shadows, ready to flip the script even after losing a piece. And if he loses a piece? Don't worry—he wins almost 95% of the time afterwards!

Record & Rivals

With over 1,200 official wins across blitz, bullet, and rapid formats, Lukas has racked up victories against players both strong and quirky. His longest winning streak reached a striking 33 games—enough to make opponents reconsider logging in for a game.

Among his most frequent opponents, rivalries with luekealadar and trompeterimether stand out, with over 80 and 50 battles respectively, proving Lukas’s dedication to mastering his chess turf.

When Does Lukas Shine?

If you're wondering when Lukas is most dangerous, chess fans note he’s especially lethal early in the mornings (7 am win rate nearly 77%) and stays sharp well into the evening, wielding his chessboard magic with near 70% win rates at afternoon hours. Weekends and Tuesdays are particularly fruitful for this seasoned strategist.

Off the Board

While not much is publicly known about Lukas's life outside the squares, given his formidable performance and disciplined game frequency, one can suspect a healthy mix of chess puzzles, caffeine, and maybe a pet cat witnessing countless checkmates.

In an arena overflowing with grandmasters, Lukas Dotzer’s persistent climb and impressive performance make him a name to watch—whether you’re a fellow competitor or just a fan of chess tales starring true underdogs with a punchline.