lukrecii

Profile: lukrecii

Meet lukrecii, a spirited chess player who marches bravely into the battlefield of the 64 squares wielding the Van't Kruijs Opening as their trusty sword and the French Defense as their steadfast shield. Though not yet a grandmaster, lukrecii’s journey through the ranks is nothing short of an epic saga filled with dramatic comebacks, heroic victories, and, of course, a fair share of humbling defeats.

Current Stats & Style

• Peak Rapid Rating: 881 (January 2025)
• Peak Blitz Rating: 918 (January 2025)
• Rapid Games Played: 761 with a win rate hovering around 47%
• Blitz Record: 1 win and 9 losses – blitz might be a nemesis for lukrecii!
• Longest Winning Streak: 7 games – proving perseverance pays off
• Longest Losing Streak: 10 games – because even heroes stumble

Playing Quirks & Tactical Traits

Lukrecii has a flair for dramatic tension, with an average of 39 moves per win and a knack for clawing back with a comeback rate of 66% when the going gets tough. A stubborn optimist, they rarely resign early (~9%), choosing instead to fight on until checkmate or resignation by the opponent.

Fun fact: their absolute best hour to play (and presumably plot grandmaster-level tactics) is around 3 AM. Night owl or just a lover of nocturnal strategy? You decide!

Favorite Openings and Performance

In rapid games, lukrecii wields the Van't Kruijs Opening with a near razor-sharp balance—conquering 177 wins but also facing 189 losses. They're most successful with the French Defense, boasting over a 56% win rate in this opening, turning pawns into a fortress that even the mightiest opponents tiptoe around.

Blitz play? Less triumphant, but always entertaining. The Four Knights Game Scotch Variation Accepted stands out as their one blitz opening victory—perhaps a hidden gem waiting to be polished.

Recent Battles

On June 3rd, 2025, lukrecii showcased their tactical prowess by achieving a decisive checkmate victory against the player spsingh099 using the Nimzowitsch Defense French Connection Variation. This game displayed careful positional play and a crushing endgame that left no room for escape.

However, not every encounter ends triumphantly. Just hours before, a tough loss by checkmate was handed to lukrecii by larhlid1, reminding us all that in chess, as in life, every defeat plants the seeds for future victories.

Psychological Edge

With a tilt factor of 10, lukrecii does occasionally feel the sting of frustration but bounces back quickly, maintaining a solid 66% recovery rate after losing material. Resilience is their middle name.

Opponent Highlights

Lukrecii has tangled repeatedly with their nemesis hellabuns, going head to head in five battles—winning 80% of those encounters. They’re equally dominant against many others, including an undefeated record against moineaux9 and hugode62, marked by swift and creative checkmate finishes.

In Short

Whether grinding through rapid games or braving blitz battles, lukrecii embodies the spirit of a passionate chess warrior — never giving up, continuously learning, and always ready to spring a surprise. If you ever find yourself up against them, brace yourself: a rollercoaster of strategic twists awaits, complete with late-night brilliance and the occasional blunder-induced chuckle.