Profile Summary: lvcasorm
Meet lvcasorm, a rapid chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is marked by persistence, surprising tactics, and a fair share of rollercoaster matches.
Starting out modestly with a rapid rating barely whispering at 100, lvcasorm strongly climbed the ladder to a peak rating of 478 by June 2025 — a meteoric rise akin to a pawn rushing to promotion. This player is definitely no stranger to intense battles, having played over 600 rapid games, with a record of 247 wins, 224 losses, and 30 draws. Those draws, when they happen, must be quite the nail-biters given this aggressive style!
Playing Style & Strengths
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Preferred Time Control: Rapid — fast decisions with an average game length of about 52 moves, showing resilience until the very end of the game.
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Opening Specialties: The King's Pawn Opening and its King's Knight Variation seem to be favorite battlegrounds, offering a strong win rate of 64.29%. Also impressive is the Leonardis Variation of the King's Pawn, showing a knack for sharper and more unique lines.
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Comeback Artist: Boasts a >55% comeback rate after losing material, implying that lvcasorm never backs down — the game is never over until the final move.
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Psychological Profile: A tilt factor of 10 suggests a manageable degree of frustration; after all, even grandmasters get a little salty. The best time of day to see lvcasorm in peak form? Early morning at 5:00AM, when the mind is sharp and the coffee is fresh.
Fun Facts & Anecdotes
While lvcasorm occasionally falls into stubborn losing streaks (the longest being 10 losses in a row — we’ve all been there), there’s also an impressive winning streak of 8 games, reminding opponents not to take them lightly.
With a tactical approach combining early piece exchanges and a readiness to resign early if the tides turn, this player balances optimism and pragmatism. The average move for the first capture hovers around move 6, showing a healthy appetite for early conflicts.
Opponents beware: lvcasorm maintains a perfect record against several common rivals like alex_elnoob and miniron, often winning by resignation or checkmate before you can say "Castling."
Memorable Game
One of the most recent triumphs was a rapid game concluded with style and strategy against alex_elnoob, finishing by resignation after 23 moves in a classic Three Knights Opening battle. The tension on the board was palpable, with a spectacular queen and bishop collaboration forcing the opponent to yield.