Doriano Lorandi

Doriano Lorandi (nodoria)

Meet Doriano Lorandi, a rapid chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is equal parts grit and grace—sometimes gritting teeth after a surprising loss, sometimes gracefully navigating fierce battles to claim victory. Playing predominantly in Rapid time controls, Doriano has experienced the full cocktail of chess emotions, with a notable Peak Rating of 562 achieved in April 2025. Not bad for someone who often keeps opponents guessing with a varied opening repertoire!

Style & Strategy

Doriano’s games usually stretch around 50 moves, showing a preference for well-fought battles rather than lightning strikes or marathon slugfests. With a healthy dose of tactical awareness (a graceful 62.7% comeback rate!), nodoria is never one to throw in the towel early—indeed, Early Resignation only happens about 7.3% of the time. Endgames feature prominently, occurring in nearly half of the games, suggesting a player comfortable grinding down opponents and maneuvering patiently.

Favorite Openings

• Italian Game: The crown jewel with a 63% win rate, where Doriano crafts attacks with tempo and flair.
• Philidor Defense: Another solid choice boasting a 60% win rate, proving the nodoria respects old-school solidity.
• King's Pawn Opening: The classic starting block, just shy of a 50% success mark—sometimes a coin flip, sometimes a calculated risk.

On the flip side, Italian Game Knight Attack Normal Variation tends to be more of a puzzle (30% win rate), showing even the best have their kryptonite!

Recent Performance & Noteworthy Battles

Doriano's recent contests paint the picture of a fierce competitor. With a record of 161 wins, 177 losses, and 15 draws in Rapid, this player doesn’t shy away from mixing it up against all comers.

One recent crowning moment was a thrilling checkmate win over jorom3 on June 6, 2025, showcasing sharp tactical vision and stamina:

    1. d4 d5 2. e3 e6 3. Bb5+ c6 4. Bxc6+ bxc6 5. Nf3 Na6 6. O-O h6 7. Ne5 f6 8. Nxc6 Qd6 
    9. Na5 Be7 10. Qh5+ Kd7 11. g3 f5 12. Nc3 Nf6 13. Qf7 Rf8 14. Qxg7 Qb6 15. Nb3 Bb7 
    16. e4 Nxe4 17. Nxe4 dxe4 18. Be3 Qc6 19. Rfc1 Rg8 20. Qxh6 Bg5 21. Bxg5 e3 22. fxe3 Qg2#
  

Psychological Quirks & Playing Preferences

If there's a best time to challenge Doriano to a duel over chess, it’s 8 PM sharp—when their win rate spikes to 77.8%. Mornings and Mondays, beware: win rates dip and tilt factor exists (~11%), so maybe approach with a coffee or two to distract the opponent!

Doriano performs strongest when facing lower-rated opponents, boasting a staggering 75.9% win rate there, and surprisingly struggles (with a win rate near zero) against equal-rated foes—proof that a little humility keeps this player humble and striving.

Not all sunshine and checkmates

Even the best fall sometimes. Doriano’s longest losing streak hit a tough 11 games—but the fox never loses its cunning. Most recent tough opponents like ajka5 and angle74 took a game or two, but nodoria always bounces back with tenacity.

Trivia & Fun Facts

• With an average of 5.9 moves to first capture, Doriano likes early action, but sometimes lets the tension simmer before pouncing.
• Checkmate endings and resignations dominate game conclusions, with Doriano sealing the deal 73 times by checkmate and 84 by resignation – no mercy given!
• Game length average hovers around 52 moves, usually enough to make popcorn worthwhile.

In Summary

Doriano Lorandi, aka nodoria, is a battle-tested rapid chess player with an adventurous opening repertoire and a flair for tactical resilience. Dedicated, a bit unpredictable, but always entertaining—opponents beware: this player checks hard and sometimes checkmates harder.