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:
,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:
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 |
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
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense Kings Indian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game Italian Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense Nimzowitsch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Steinitz Attack Symmetrical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern Defense with | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 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 |