Linnea

Linnea: The Tenacious Chess Crusader

Linnea, known in the online chess world as neanea0, is a spirited player with a knack for comebacks and a playful approach to the battlefield of sixty-four squares. With a rapid rating that has seen a rollercoaster ride from humble beginnings around 834 to a recent peak over 1100, Linnea demonstrates both persistence and growth, proving that every pawn push counts.

Her blitz record is even more impressive, boasting nearly as many wins as losses in an astonishingly high number of games—over 5,000—making her a true gladiator in fast-paced chess combat. Bullet chess? Linnea even dabbles there with solid results, showing quick reflexes and sharp tactical awareness, including a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece—because who needs all their material to win, right?

One of Linnea’s favorite openings, the Queen's Pawn Opening – Zukertort Chigorin Variation, shines particularly bright in rapid play with an 87.5% win rate, and she’s no slouch with the Caro-Kann Defense either, especially the Exchange Variation, which she approaches with curiosity—even if the win rate there is modest. In blitz, her go-to is the Accelerated London System, a reliable friend in the heat of rapid-fire matches.

Known for her love of the endgame (played in over 67% of her finished games), Linnea is patient and strategic, averaging about 60 moves per win—who says chess has to be quick? But despite her patience, she’s no stranger to a tilt; with a tilt factor of 11, she sometimes lets frustration sneak in, reminding us all that even grandmasters have their off days.

Linnea’s psychological resilience is highlighted by her remarkable 73.5% comeback rate and a near-perfect record bouncing back after material loss. She’s demonstrated a fun paradox: while she’s occasionally quick to resign early (less than 1% of games), she’s also capable of lengthy fights that can outlast the patience of any opponent.

Off the board, Linnea’s charm lies in her grit and humor. Whether winning on a Sunday morning or battling through a late-night blitz frenzy, she brings a touch of joy and tenacity to every move. Adversaries beware: Linnea not only plays chess, she fights for it—and sometimes even laughs at it.