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lunalu2

Playing Since: 2022-07-23 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 400
0W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 219
152W / 163L / 12D
Blitz: 782
5W / 4L / 0D

lunalu2: The Rollercoaster Chess Adventurer

Meet lunalu2, a player whose chess journey could best be described as an epic saga of daring battles, sharp tactics, and some rather entertaining ups and downs. With a playing style that mixes brave attacks, stubborn defenses, and the occasional graceful resignation, lunalu2 keeps opponents on their toes and spectators entertained.

Rating Ride

From a meteoric Rapid rating peak of 562 in early 2024 to later refining skills around the 300 mark in 2025, lunalu2’s Rapid games show constant evolution. Blitz is where the fireworks truly happen—with a peak rating of an impressive 897, this player has the speed and tactical flair to take opponents down in a flash.

Daily chess? Oh yes, but with a modest peak of 400, lunalu2 occasionally enjoys the slower pace to ponder deep strategies – or take a well-deserved breather.

Opening Repertoire: A Mixed Bag of Classics and Gambits

Known for a fondness for the King’s Pawn Opening and its many colorful variations (like the King’s Knight and Leonardis!), lunalu2 also has a soft spot for the Philidor Defense, scoring a remarkable 85.7% win rate there. The Italian Game and Alekhine's Defense add some zest to the repertoire, showcasing their willingness to mix it up and keep things unpredictable.

Battling the Odds: Win-Loss Records and Streaks

With a nearly even Rapid record of 123 wins and 121 losses, lunalu2 embodies the spirit of a true fighter, never backing down from a challenge. The longest winning streak of 11 games clashes amusingly with an equally threatening longest losing streak of 11, proving that even the best rollercoaster rides have their dips.

Currently riding a 5-game winning streak, things are looking bright from here on out!

Signature Moments

One of lunalu2’s most ruthless recent triumphs was a quick, elegant checkmate in just 10 moves using the Sicilian Defense — a flawless execution of tactics and pressure.

However, the journey hasn’t been without near misses, including a nail-biter where time pressure worked against them. The resilience shines through every combat, with a strong comeback rate of 63.3% to boot.

Playing Style & Quirks

  • Early resignations: Sometimes lunalu2 decides to fold early (14.3% of games), possibly saving energy for the next battle.
  • Endgame believer: Around 31% of games reach the endgame, showing patience and perseverance.
  • Average game length: A solid 40 moves per game, reflecting deep and tactical gameplay.
  • White pieces are lucky: Winning 52.2% of games when playing White.
  • Comeback specialist: If losing material, lunalu2 still manages to win roughly 42% of those gritty encounters.

Favorite Opponents

lunalu2 has a special winning streak against many recent rivals, including a perfect clean sheet against yashshree1555, gmkgmk210887gmailcom, and lobetoo1 — all vanquished with 100% win rates.

But beware: the nemesis scleepy has gotten the better of lunalu2 multiple times, keeping the rivalry spicy.

Peak Ratings (Time Control:)

  • Rapid: 562 (March 2024)
  • Blitz: 897 (June 2025)
  • Daily: 400 (May 2025)

For the Stat Nerds and Fans of Visuals

Check out lunalu2’s rating trends in rapid and blitz over recent years:

Rapid Rating20242025212195YearRapid Rating
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Blitz Rating20242025782653YearBlitz Rating

Using some heavy artillery in openings: the fierce Sicilian Defense and crafty Philidor Defense have favored the bold approach and yielded many victories.

In Their Own Words (or Moves)

Ready to witness a masterpiece? Here's one of lunalu2’s swift victories by checkmate:


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a quick and elegant reminder that lunalu2 means business!

In summary: lunalu2 might not always take the spotlight, but their passion and resilience make for an unpredictable and thrilling chess story. Whether in rapid or blitz, expect surprises, battles of wits, and a few clever traps along the way.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
tajimuddin 0W / 1L / 0D
barreiross 0W / 1L / 0D
inessll 1W / 0L / 0D
kangmjn 0W / 1L / 0D
jesusvelezzac 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
scleepy 1W / 8L / 0D
samidmr 2W / 2L / 0D
vinodysa 4W / 0L / 0D
ssss1961 2W / 1L / 0D
abdo0525 0W / 1L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 782 212 400
2024 653 195
Rating by Year20242025782195YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 80W / 75L / 3D 66W / 75L / 6D 40.0
2024 3W / 6L / 1D 3W / 5L / 0D 45.4

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 35 16 19 0 45.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 27 13 14 0 48.1%
Scotch Game 13 6 7 0 46.1%
Englund Gambit 13 4 9 0 30.8%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 11 5 6 0 45.5%
Van t Kruijs Opening 10 3 6 1 30.0%
Alekhines Defense 10 5 4 1 50.0%
Philidor Defense 9 7 0 2 77.8%
Italian Game 8 6 2 0 75.0%
Scandinavian Defense 7 3 4 0 42.9%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 0
Losing 11 2