manlaw89

Profile Summary: manlaw89

Meet manlaw89, a fearless rapid chess battler whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride dipped in strategic brilliance and the occasional dramatic flair. With a peak rapid rating of 672 achieved in mid-2025, manlaw89 has shown a tenacity that’s as unpredictable as their opening repertoire — from the trusty King's Pawn Opening to the slightly more exotic Van ’t Kruijs Opening where they boast an impressive 66.67% win rate.

Contrary to what you might expect from a player with nearly as many wins as losses (909 wins to 870 losses), manlaw89’s style is a curious mix of resilience and impatience — the early resignation rate hovers around 15%, which likely reflects bouts of “chess rage” tempered by a not-too-shabby comeback rate of nearly 69%. Yes, when down a piece, manlaw89 fights back — with an audacity befitting an underdog hero — and manages to win almost half the time.

Match timing? Don’t wake this master up before 5 PM — it’s their golden hour for wins, with a perfect 100% win rate at that hour (mysteriously coinciding with a legendary “chess tea break” maybe?). The paradox of manlaw89’s story is that despite a somewhat middling overall rating, their win streaks can be downright inspirational — a current 7-game winning streak is making opponents tremble. But be warned — a 14-game losing streak lurks in their history, proving that every hero faces their kryptonite.

Off the battleground, manlaw89 has battled the likes of chojiiiiiijooo with a remarkable 75% success rate over 20 encounters, while maintaining clean slates against a host of other challengers. Their victories often come by resignation — 353 times and counting — proving their style can convince foes to throw up the “white flag” early. Checkmates are their trademark, ringing the metaphorical victory bell 525 times!

When it comes to popular opening moves, manlaw89 favors the classic e4 almost religiously — it appears first in nearly 898 games this year alone. Turns out, whether wielding the Petrovs Defense or the Scandinavian, they like to seize the center early and then pounce. Or, throw in a cheeky pincer with the Alekhine's Defense variant for some variety, because why not keep the opponents guessing?

The vibe of manlaw89’s chess life is part Gladiator, part xXNoQuitterXx with a dash of "Sorry, I Resigned" — a biography of wins, losses, and a hefty dose of passion for the game. You might not find them topping grandmaster lists anytime soon, but ask anyone who’s played them and you’ll hear tales of gritty battles, surprising twists, and relentless determination.

Recent Masterstroke

Just on May 18, 2025, manlaw89 secured a quick victory by resignation against opponent 3625wgaw, wielding the Van ’t Kruijs Opening and wrapping up the game in fewer than 20 moves. That’s rapid chess for you — fast, furious, and sometimes leaving your opponent scratching their head.

1. e3 e5 2. d3 d5 3. c3 Nf6 4. b3 Nc6 5. a4 Be7 6. a5 O-O 7. b4 a6 8. d4 exd4 
9. exd4 Re8 10. Be3 Ng4 11. b5 axb5 12. Nd2 Bg5 13. c4 Nxf2⁺ 14. Kxf2 Bxe3⁺ 15. Kf3 Nxd4⁺ 16. Kg3 Qg5⁺ 0-1
  

Favorite Openings

• King's Pawn Opening: 358 games, 54.19% win rate
• Van ’t Kruijs Opening: 42 games, 66.67% win rate — an absolute gem!
• Petrov's Defense Classical Variation: 55 games, 56.36% win rate
• Scotch Game: 93 games, 51.61% win rate

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 9 games
• Currently riding a 7-game win streak!
• Has a tilt factor of 14, meaning the inner chess warrior sometimes loses to the inner human (but bounces right back!)
• Average game length hovers around 43 moves, so prepare for a good, long battle with this guy.

In a chess world filled with grandmasters and prodigies, manlaw89 reminds us all that passion, persistence, and a little bit of unpredictability go a long way on the road to chess glory. Keep those queens safe and pawns pushing — the game is never over until the last piece falls (or you decide to resign early, but we don’t talk about that).