Liran Zhou - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Liran Zhou, known in the online chess cosmos as lz31415 — a nod to the mathematical marvel pi and a hint at how precise their game really is. Awarded the prestigious title of International Master by FIDE, Liran is more than just a player; they’re a virtuoso who dances through complex positions like a ninja in a lightning storm.
With a bullet rating peaking at a blistering 2917 in early 2025, Liran is the kind of speed demon who makes the clock their best friend and their opponents' worst nightmare. Their bullet games boast a win tally that outnumbers their losses by a comfortable margin, and their longest winning streak of 23 games might just be the stuff of chess legend.
Whether it's bullet, blitz, rapid, or daily chess, Liran has proven to be a versatile battler — with blitz ratings soaring near 2871 and rapid play not far behind. Their favorite openings are deliciously diverse, ranging from secret weapons in bullet games to classical choices like the Caro-Kann Defense, where they showcase an impressive win rate of over 70% in specific variations. Not to mention their uncanny ability to keep calm and come back strong, sporting a comeback rate of nearly 88%. Truly, resilience is their middle name (perhaps right between Liran and Zhou).
The anecdote of the last few games tells a tale of a strategic mastermind who wins by checkmate just as often as by resignation or on time — a true sign of domination in modern chess. One of the latest victories involved daring tactics in a sharp Sicilian Morra Gambit, where Liran’s precision turned the tide before the clock even ticked out.
Psychologically, Liran is a beast with only 9 "tilt points," a low early resignation rate (less than 1%), and an amazing ability to perform their best in the wee hours of the morning — their best time is a cheeky 4 AM, perfect for night owls and caffeine aficionados.
Their playing style is a blend of patience and pressure, averaging around 79 moves per win, often draining opponents in the endgame, which they frequent with an impressive rate near 85%. And if you’re lucky enough to face them, beware: they win more than half the battles on White, and slightly over 52% on Black – proof that color is no obstacle to their chess supremacy.
In short, Liran Zhou is a chess player who commands respect and inspires awe. Whether blitzing through the day or bulleting past the midnight hour, they're always ready to turn pawns into legends and busted positions into dazzling victories. Keep an eye on lz31415 — the calculated storm of the chessboard!