Lukasz Nowak (aka Lunow) - International Master
Meet Lukasz Nowak, affectionately known in the chess world as "Lunow" – a player with a brain sharp enough to slice through the toughest defenses, yet witty enough to keep opponents guessing if he's actually playing chess or just casually rearranging pawns for fun.
Awarded the prestigious FIDE title of International Master, Lukasz has demonstrated consistent brilliance over the years, especially in blitz and rapid chess. While his classical daily rating currently hovers around 1129 with a perfect undefeated streak in daily games (39 wins, zero losses!), it’s in the blitz arena where his lightning-fast thinking truly shines, peaking impressively at a rating of 2377 in March 2020.
But don’t be fooled by laser-speed blitz; Lukasz’s rapid play is nearly as formidable, boasting a peak rating of 2451 in August 2022. He combines tactical awareness with a knack for psychological resilience, showing an 80% comeback rate after losing pieces – meaning when the going gets tough, Lukasz gets even tougher.
A lover of deep endgames (appearing in nearly 70% of his games) and long strategic battles averaging almost 59 moves per win, Lunow's style is both patient and precise, often outlasting opponents with his sly maneuvers.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Favorite winning move recently? A spectacular checkmate delivered in just 10 moves using the classic Slav Defense — talk about efficiency!
- When does Lukasz play best? Early mornings around 5:00 AM—clearly a chess dawn-til-dawn fan.
- Biggest strength? His resilience under pressure; “Lunow” rarely tilts, maintaining focus even after setbacks.
Against some of his most frequent opponents, like marcinns3, Lukasz boasts a perfect 100% win record – lightning doesn't strike twice, but Lukasz certainly does.
Whether it's blitz, rapid, or daily chess, Lukasz Nowak is a thinker, a tactician, and a relentless competitor who somehow makes intense chess battles look like a casual stroll in the park—if the park happened to have pawns, knights, and queens instead of trees and ducks.
Keep an eye on Lunow – this IM blends speed, strategy, and a dash of chessboard charisma into every game he plays. Checkmate, anyone?
Last great victory? A razor-sharp checkmate against "yamraj_chess" on Chess.com, proving once again that when Lukasz is on, the king is never safe.