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Lonwabo Mabande

Username: m3gatRon12

Playing Since: 2023-03-05 (Active)

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Rapid: 390
187W / 252L / 33D
Blitz: 216
59W / 72L / 4D
Bullet: 248
4W / 6L / 0D

Profile Summary: m3gatRon12

Meet m3gatRon12, the chess warrior who embodies the timeless struggle between glory and humility on 64 squares. With a peak Rapid rating of 1351 achieved back in March 2023, and a blitz zenith of 719 from July 2024, m3gatRon12 is no stranger to the ebb and flow of competitive chess life—sometimes winning with style, sometimes getting checkmated with grace.

Known for a preferred style steeped in intense, tactical battles, this player does not shy away from the Queens Pawn Opening, often charging down the Scandinavian Defense like a knight with a vendetta (win rate of around 43% in that opening, not too shabby!). There's a fondness for gambits as well, especially the Englund Gambit, which yields a surprisingly respectable win rate north of 54%. Legends say m3gatRon12 might be the only player brave enough to invite chaos with such openings.

Despite an adventurous opening repertoire, m3gatRon12's journey is peppered with learning curves—after all, with a longest losing streak hitting double digits, perseverance is the name of the game. But worry not! The comeback rate hovers at a commendable 77%, proving that retreat is simply the setup for an epic counterattack.

Psychological resilience is key here, with a notable tilt factor of 10%, meaning m3gatRon12 sometimes lets emotions sneak in—but hey, who doesn't when the clock ticks down and the queen is dangling? Interestingly, the optimal time to challenge opponents is 9 PM, suggesting that the brain truly comes alive when most mere mortals are winding down.

This player's average game length creeps around the 60-move mark, indicating a preference for deep strategic maneuvering and not just quick blitz skirmishes. The average first capture occurs quickly—usually by move 5—showing an eagerness to engage and unsettle opponents early.

Recent Highlights

  • Just recently, m3gatRon12 dazzled opponents by swiftly winning in the Englund Gambit Mosquito Gambit, forcing resignation with clever positional traps.
  • Checkmating foes like knoked using a cunning Queens Pawn Opening attack is right up their alley.

Playing Style & Personality

Whether it's a desperate comeback or a dazzling checkmate, m3gatRon12’s games are never dull. A touch of early resignation occasionally surfaces (around 6%), reflecting a pragmatic mind that knows when to conserve energy for the next battle. Both White and Black yield nearly identical win rates (~38%), showing the player’s unpredictable strength regardless of color.

Opponents beware: this player enjoys turning tables and thrives especially when under pressure, as demonstrated by a win rate of over 34% even after losing a piece. However, an underdog's caution is needed since m3gatRon12’s losses outnumber wins—this is a player who fights fiercely but occasionally falls to crafty traps or time pressure.

Fun Facts

  • Starts the day slow but accelerates rapidly after 9 PM — becoming the proverbial midnight strategist.
  • Has a love-hate relationship with the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc variation, where the win rate dips to about 25% — perhaps a nemesis for future battles.
  • Famous for a streak of 6 wins in a row — not bad for a galactic chess bot named like a sci-fi hero!

In summary, m3gatRon12 is a blend of tactical grit, spirited determination, and the occasional dash of calculated risk-taking. The journey may be rough, but every pawn pushed and knight sacrificed inches them closer to chess mastery... or at least to a really cool story about how they once checkmated five opponents in a row.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
ratdog6565 0W / 1L / 0D View
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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 248 222 400
2024 331 353
2023 843
Rating by Year202320242025843222YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 44W / 35L / 11D 36W / 47L / 5D 62.3
2024 50W / 90L / 7D 58W / 79L / 9D 60.3
2023 5W / 10L / 0D 2W / 12L / 1D 67.1

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening 124 41 72 11 33.1%
Scandinavian Defense 63 27 33 3 42.9%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 42 12 26 4 28.6%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 32 15 16 1 46.9%
Englund Gambit 24 13 8 3 54.2%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 23 9 13 1 39.1%
Indian Game 15 8 6 1 53.3%
Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense 15 7 8 0 46.7%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 11 6 4 1 54.5%
Indian Game Fantasy Variation 9 3 6 0 33.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening 5 0 5 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Owens Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Indian Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 6 0
Losing 10 5
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