Aaron Lee – Candidate Master Extraordinaire
Meet Aaron Lee, known in the chess realm as Morphyues, a player who has gracefully earned the esteemed title of Candidate Master from FIDE. Not one to shy away from the rapid-fire challenges of modern chess, Aaron has conquered arenas ranging from blitz to bullet, showing versatility and raw chess passion.
With a peak blitz rating soaring beyond 2650 and a bullet peak rating above 2430, Aaron's speed and precision under fire are nothing short of impressive. They sport an aggressive style, favoring openings like the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation and the fiery Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit, which often lead to dazzling tactical battles and, occasionally, sacrificial fireworks.
Aaron’s bullet win count approaches the 20,000 mark, a testament to countless hours playing with lightning-fast intuition and nerves of steel. Despite the rapid blitz and bullet games, their love for the classical endgame shines through, with an endgame frequency of over 70%. It's safe to say they don’t just blitz – they think deeply even when the clock is ticking down.
Analysts note Aaron’s psychological resilience—the ability to mount comebacks stands at an astonishing 81.78%. When things look bleak, Morphyues isn't just folding; they’re plotting a comeback that leaves opponents reeling. Of course, everyone has off days—Aaron's tilt factor is 14—which means they occasionally curse their rook to the heavens and mutter about “that blasted blunder.”
A typical session features Aaron finishing games faster when winning (average 56 moves) and grinding out battles even longer when things get tough (66 moves on average during losses). Winning with White is their specialty, boasting a healthy 55.55% win rate.
Whether it’s the dead-of-night bullet duels or strategic rapid games, Aaron tends to thrive most around 7 PM, when their win rate jumps to nearly 57%, possibly fueled by dinner and a strong cup of coffee or tea. Mondays are also lucky for this chess gladiator, with a win rate peaking at 54.4%—start your week the Aaron Lee way!
Notable Victories & Style
Aaron recently showcased their tactical finesse in a thrilling victory using the French Defense Tarrasch Closed, where a precise bishop sacrifice led to a swift mate.
Their games reveal a daring approach, often throwing down early bishop checks and aggressively hunting the enemy king, leaving spectators (and opponents) awestruck. When Aaron plays, it’s never just a game; it's a carefully orchestrated dance of knights, bishops, and pawns aiming for glory.
Off the Board
Outside the 64 squares, Aaron might seem like your average chess nerd, but don't be fooled! They're known to sneak in cheeky jokes like, "I’m not losing; I’m just leveling up... my blunder portfolio." Their dedication shows that whether they win or lose, fun and improvement come first.
Aaron Lee is the kind of player who never shies away from a challenge, thrives on the thrill of the clock, and brings a spark of life to every game they touch. Follow the games of Morphyues, and watch the magic unfold move by move!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Godswill Ogodogu | 126W / 53L / 3D | |
| urban_chess | 84W / 82L / 7D | |
| Wilson Fuertes | 79W / 43L / 2D | |
| chessisapersiangame | 73W / 34L / 0D | |
| Eddy Osei | 61W / 41L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2220 | 2653 | ||
| 2022 | 1991 | 2610 | 2300 | 1832 |
| 2021 | 2205 | 2500 | 2201 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1830W / 1500L / 34D | 1724W / 1616L / 48D | 59.9 |
| 2022 | 5883W / 4559L / 197D | 5164W / 5266L / 201D | 62.5 |
| 2021 | 4365W / 3289L / 84D | 3843W / 3806L / 89D | 59.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line | 2148 | 1103 | 1018 | 27 | 51.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 1814 | 1043 | 753 | 18 | 57.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1251 | 692 | 545 | 14 | 55.3% |
| Old Benoni Defense | 809 | 426 | 374 | 9 | 52.7% |
| Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Accepted | 775 | 501 | 267 | 7 | 64.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 773 | 425 | 338 | 10 | 55.0% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 678 | 338 | 336 | 4 | 49.9% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation | 646 | 361 | 276 | 9 | 55.9% |
| Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation | 642 | 344 | 291 | 7 | 53.6% |
| Owens Defense | 638 | 383 | 250 | 5 | 60.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line | 742 | 373 | 340 | 29 | 50.3% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 276 | 127 | 132 | 17 | 46.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 268 | 144 | 116 | 8 | 53.7% |
| Scotch Game Dubois Reti Scotch Gambit | 226 | 174 | 47 | 5 | 77.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Declined Push Variation | 196 | 100 | 84 | 12 | 51.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 183 | 95 | 79 | 9 | 51.9% |
| Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Accepted | 181 | 112 | 63 | 6 | 61.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense Modern Variation | 181 | 99 | 74 | 8 | 54.7% |
| Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation | 151 | 78 | 62 | 11 | 51.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 111 | 59 | 48 | 4 | 53.1% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense Modern Variation | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 83.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% |
| Indian Game | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Benoni Defense Modern Classical Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scotch Game Scotch Gambit London Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game Knight Attack Polerio Bishop Check Bogoljubov Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense French Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening Anglo Indian Queens Knight Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening Caro Kann Defensive System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Nimzowitsch Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Semi Slav Defense Main Line Chigorin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Morphy Defense Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 39 | 0 |
| Losing | 14 | 3 |