mir_lumina

Profile Summary: mir_lumina

Once upon a chessboard, mir_lumina has been quietly forging a path through the 64 squares since at least 2019, climbing ratings and collecting stories along the way. Not one to shy away from a challenge, mir_lumina’s peak achievements include a blitz rating soaring close to 1950 in April 2020, a bullet peak just shy of 1930 by the end of 2021, and a recent rapid peak of 1901 as of mid-2023. A true master of mayhem on the clock, especially in blitz and bullet time controls, they've clocked up a heavyweight match count with over 440 blitz games alone.

The journey has been anything but smooth — rapid games have been a tough nut to crack with a 0-14 win/loss record, yet in bullet and blitz, mir_lumina shines with a spirited fighting style, boasting nearly as many wins as losses and a respectable number of draws that show a taste for the dramatic stalemate. The longest winning streak reached a nice 9 games, but sometimes the losing streak hits the same length, reminding us that every grandmaster was once a beginner (or at least, had a rough patch).

Offensively, mir_lumina enjoys diving into the Sicilian Defense, especially its various fiery subvariations like the Najdorf and the Accelerated Dragon—no shrinking violet here! Bullet games see an impressive 100% win rate with the Scandinavian Defense, leaving opponents wondering if they stepped into a chess blitz hurricane. The tactical awareness is notable: a nearly 89% comeback rate and a near 45% win rate after losing a piece show that this player refuses to throw in the towel early — they like their chess with a side of grit.

Their psychological toughness? Measured by a tilt factor of 9 (which sounds more like a golf score), mir_lumina knows how to keep calm and carry on even after a setback. The best time to catch their winning streak? 2 PM sharp, when all the pieces seem to fall into place magically!

Favorite Time Control: Blitz leads the charge, where mir_lumina fights tooth and nail for every point. For a player who averages over 77 moves per win and loss, patience truly is a virtue.

Their most recent victories have ended with stylish resignations and a particular knack for winning on time, as seen in one bullet masterpiece against a strong opponent in late 2021. And while their rapid opening record might suggest some tactical growing pains, every loss is a lesson and every game a new battle.

Off the board? Probably analyzing, laughing at their own brilliant blunders, and plotting new opening twists. On the board? A relentless strategist who makes their opponents work hard for every square.

In a nutshell: mir_lumina is a resilient, tenacious player with a passion for tactical fireworks and the never-say-die spirit of a true chess warrior. Expect heart, hustle, and a bit of humor wrapped in every game.