Profile: LynixTheGreat (a.k.a. Loyd Allabag)
Meet Loyd Allabag, better known online as LynixTheGreat, a rapid chess aficionado whose rating journey has been as thrilling as a rollercoaster — with a peak rapid rating soaring to 305 in May 2025. Loyd's games are often a rollercoaster of brilliant attacks, crafty defenses, and occasionally, eyebrow-raising blunders that keep his fans on the edge of their seats.
Playing Style & Strengths
A tactical wizard with a come back rate of 74%, Loyd is not one to back down when losing material; in fact, he wins nearly half the time after losing a piece — talk about resilience! His favorite battlegrounds are the King's Pawn Opening and its variations, where he boasts nearly a 70% win rate, charming opponents before sending them scrambling. Loyd’s games typically average around 53 moves before victory, reflecting both strategic buildup and endurance.
Statistical Highlights
- Win-Loss-Draw (Rapid): 31-26-4
- Longest winning streak: 5 games
- Longest losing streak: 4 games (ouch!)
- White pieces win rate: 53.33%
- Black pieces win rate: 48.39%
- Psychological tilt factor: 4 (so, not perfect, but keeps it cool-ish)
The Lighter Side
Loyd is known for his “early resignation rate” of about 19%, which basically means he sometimes throws in the towel like a detective admitting he’s outsmarted — but don’t be fooled, he’s also capable of last-minute miracles and time scrambles worthy of Hollywood drama. His best hour to unleash chess fury is at 9 PM, when his brain is presumably fueled by a mix of caffeine and sheer tenacity.
Memorable Games
One recent spectacular victory was against MonkeyDLee06, where Loyd expertly navigated the King's Pawn Opening and sealed the game with a brilliant sacrifice and timely checkmate. Of course, there are those closer-to-home moments, such as battling the pesky Blackmar Gambit which got the better of him — but hey, every grandmaster has to learn from losses, right?
In Summary
If you stumble upon a game against LynixTheGreat, prepare for lively battles filled with tactical ingenuity, strategic grit, and a dash of unpredictability. Loyd Allabag’s chess journey is still unfolding, but one thing’s for sure — he’s here to make the rapid battlefield exciting. Whether he’s dazzling with a fork or contemplating the next move with the intensity of a cat deciding if that laser dot is worth the chase, Loyd’s games never fail to entertain.
