Lecin Yatsu

Lecin Yatsu - The Rollercoaster Rapid Warrior

Meet Lecin Yatsu, a rapid chess player whose rating history resembles an exciting rollercoaster ride rather than a quiet stroll in the park. With a peak rapid rating of 776 achieved in April 2025, Lecin’s journey is marked by bold gambits, timely comebacks, and a knack for keeping spectators on their toes.

Playing Style & Stats

Lecin prefers the rapid time control — ideally where there’s just enough time to think, but not enough to overthink. Their games tend to be fiercely fought with 0 draws, so it’s always a winner or a loser: no hiding in the shadows! With a win rate hovering around 31% (23 wins against 52 losses), Lecin bravely battles opponents like jank-loyd (30 encounters!), proving persistence is their secret weapon.

Though sometimes the dark cloud of a 16-game losing streak looms large, Lecin has bounced back with clever play and a respectable 3-game winning streak on the other side — giving hope (and headaches to opponents) alike.

Opening Repertoire: The Mix & Match

Lecin’s opening choices read like a chess buffet:

• King’s Pawn Openings see decent success (~38% win rate), especially the Leonardis Variation — if only Lecin’s opponents knew what hit them!
• Philidor Defense Exchange Variation is Lecin’s secret weapon with a solid 50% win rate.
• On the flip side, the Philidor Defense proper and several hypermodern openings have proven less kind, sometimes feeling like a "do not enter" sign on the chessboard.

Psychology & Quirks

Lecin has a tilt factor of 16, meaning that frustration occasionally sneaks in — but hey, who doesn’t get a bit feisty when the Queen is trapped? Their best time to play? 11:00 AM, when the tactical neurons seem most firing.

Fair warning: Lecin’s early resignations account for almost 20% of their games, proving that sometimes even the bravest know when to cut their losses (or save time for the next battle). Endgames, however, appear frequently — nearly half the games venture deep into the late stages, reflecting a fighting spirit that refuses to give up early.

Memorable Battles

Among the more amusing tales from Lecin’s battlefield is a recent win against aakashkhanal04 featuring the Vienna Game, where Lecin's patient maneuvers forced the opponent to abandon the game before the final curtain.

But not all stories have happy endings. Against krytaia_vika, Lecin met a tough foe and was checkmated in a game that ended abruptly — a reminder that chess is as humbling as it is thrilling.

Fun Fact

While Lecin’s white pieces win about 21% of the time, when wielding black, they double that success rate (40.54%) — proving that Lecin excels when playing defense... or striking from the shadows.

In Summary

Lecin Yatsu is the kind of player who brings excitement and unpredictability to the rapid format. With flashes of brilliance, streaks of challenge, and a heart brimming with love for the game, Lecin reminds us all that chess is not just about eternal brilliance, but also about courage, resilience, and the occasional cheeky resignation.

Keep an eye on Lecin — the next big turnaround might be just one opening away!

Highlights

• Peak Rapid Rating: 776 776 (2025-04-28)
• Longest Winning Streak: 3 games
• Longest Losing Streak: 16 games (ouch!)
• Preferred Openings: King’s Pawn, Philidor Exchange
• Best Time to Play: 11:00 AM

Recent Victory (PGN)