Profile: Morgan Allen (Morentoro)
Meet Morgan Allen, known on the virtual 64 squares as Morentoro. Morgan is a rapid and daily chess adventurer whose journey through the ranks is as unpredictable as a squirrel on a chessboard.
Chess Journey & Style
Morgan's chess rating dances around rapid bursts of brilliance — peaking at 354 in Rapid (April 2025), an impressive 873 in Daily chess (May 2025), and a blitzy best of 481. Not the highest grandmaster numbers, but definitely not to be underestimated! Morgan brings a blend of stubborn defense and sudden tactical wizardry, with an extraordinary comeback rate of over 61%. To put it simply: When Morgan’s down, it’s never out. The game’s never over until Morentoro says it’s over.
Openings & Favorites
Ever the strategist, Morgan’s favorite rapid weapons include:
- Nimzowitsch Defense — A trusty friend boasting a spicy 71% win rate.
- Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation — Perfect record with 100% wins in rapid games.
- Reti Opening Queens Gambit Invitation — Also a clean sweep at 100% wins.
Notable Stats & Quirks
Morgan’s style comes with some delightful quirks:
- Preferred time to strike? 8 PM — the golden hour where Morentoro is at their best.
- Average moves per win: ~47 moves. That’s a patient road to victory, savoring every position.
- Early resignations keep it real at about 11%. Sometimes, even Morentoro knows when it’s better just to call it a day.
Rivalries & Records
This player has a slightly love-hate relationship with a handful of opponents. For example, Morgan boasts perfect victories against new rivals like sisyphus404 and brendonreed1997, but things get tricky against frequent foe laqueenhanae (winning only 17% of matches here).
Memorable Moment
Just recently, Morgan sealed a checkmate victory against sisyphus404 in a beautifully aggressive Nimzowitsch Defense battle. The final position left the opponent’s king no escape — proof that Morentoro's tactics aren't just luck, but precision.
Summary
Morgan Allen (Morentoro) isn’t just playing chess - they're hosting a daily drama full of surprising comebacks, cunning openings, and occasional resignation confessions. Whether it’s blitz, daily, or rapid, Morgan’s steady hands and adaptable mind make every game unpredictable and, often, exciting. Next time you see Morentoro on the board, brace yourself — a tactical rollercoaster awaits.