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Neil Lad

Neil_lad lad_him7 Since 2020 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
50.0%- 43.3%- 6.7%
Daily 1521 29W 13L 2D
Rapid 2047 622W 246L 74D
Blitz 2502 835W 795L 115D
Bullet 2705 3281W 3069L 445D

About Neil Lad

Neil Lad is a dynamic chess player known for his love of fast-paced games, especially excelling in Bullet chess. With an impressive peak Bullet rating of 2591 achieved in late 2024, Neil has demonstrated remarkable skill and resilience in the quickest time controls.

Playing Style and Strengths

Neil's style is characterized by a high tactical awareness and a notable comeback ability, with a respectable 71.5% comeback rate after being in a losing position. He embraces the complexity of chess with an average of 64 moves per win and prefers to carefully execute his strategies with an average first capture around move 6.

  • Preferred Time Control: Bullet
  • Tactical Awareness: High, with a 47% win rate after losing a piece
  • Psychological Resilience: Moderate tilt factor of 42
  • Endgame Savvy: Engages in endgames frequently (~65% of games)

Notable Achievements

  • Peak Bullet Rating: 2591 (November 2024)
  • Peak Blitz Rating: 2382 (June 2025)
  • Peak Rapid Rating: 2047 (March 2025)
  • Peak Daily Rating: 1503 (March 2025)
  • Longest Winning Streak: 25 games
  • Impressive performance against top opponents like "temetriusjamalmorant" with over 56% win rate

Favorite Openings

Neil's opening repertoire varies with time control, showcasing expertise in several lines:

  • Blitz: French Defense (2.Nf3 d5), Queen's Pawn Games, and Van't Kruijs Opening
  • Rapid: French Defense variations including the Advance Variation and Milner-Barry Gambit, Italian Game Giuoco Pianissimo
  • Bullet: Van't Kruijs Opening, Caro-Kann Defense, Hungarian Opening, and Zukertort Opening

Head-to-Head Highlights

Neil Lad has faced a wide range of opponents online, showing strong dominance against many with multiple wins:

  • Impressed with a 100% win record against several players including "agridone", "jackhauptman", and "cheeserguy"
  • Strong rivalry with "temetriusjamalmorant" with over 200 games played, maintaining a winning record
  • Exceptional results against frequently encountered opponents like "clazhar" and "lschess" with hundreds of games each

Fun Facts

  • Neil’s favorite chess hours are mornings and late evenings, often scoring above 50% win rates during these times.
  • Despite being a bullet specialist, Neil’s daily chess games show strong gradual improvement with an inspiring peak rating over 1500.
  • If losing a piece doesn’t scare Neil, nothing will! His resilience shows in a comeback rate of over 71%.
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