Ovidijus Ruškys

Ovidijus Ruškys (offcaLT)

In the vast kingdom of the 64 squares, few warriors navigate the battlefield with the persistent spirit and quirky flair of Ovidijus Ruškys, known by his daring username offcaLT. A Daily chess enthusiast whose journey resembles the epic ups and downs of a rollercoaster—except with more knights and fewer cotton candy stalls.

Rating & Achievements

Ovidijus's peak Daily rating soared to 1303 in December 2023, showcasing a determined climb in the Ludus of pawns and kings. While Blitz and Rapid ratings dipped here and there (peaking at 1235 and 1366 respectively a few years back), his steady passion shines brightest in the unrushed theaters of Daily games.

He is a master of resilience: a comeback specialist with a comeback rate of nearly 57%, proving that even after slipping on a banana peel, he's back on his feet swinging a rook.

Playing Style

With an average game length of about 70 moves when winning, Ovidijus is no sprinter; he's the marathon runner of chess. He savors the Endgame, which features in over 66% of his games, perhaps because it's where strategy truly shines and kings finally get to mingle.

He favors the King's Pawn Opening—winning nearly 65% of these fiery duels—and is renowned for the surprisingly effective Van t Kruijs Opening with a win rate soaring over 75%. Opponents beware: his Leonardis Variation of the King's Pawn Opening is a reliable recipe for checkmate, boasting a smashing 71% win rate.

Quirks & Trivia

• Early Resignation Rate: Only 1.67%, so don’t expect him to give up just because you bluffed a queen sacrifice.
• Best Time to Play: At the witching hour, around 3 AM — the ideal time for strategic brilliance or questionable midnight snacks.
• Preferred Time Control: Likes to play it slow and steady with Daily games, proving patience is a virtue (or maybe he's just busy during blitz hours).
• Favorite Opponents: Has an impressive winning record over frequent adversaries like raymondbrennan and toyal7, serving them checkmate with a side of style.

Recent Triumph

One of his most artistic victories comes from a recent game where offcaLT dazzled with the Bird's Opening Dutch Variation, culminating in a well-earned resignation from his opponent. Details and moves of this masterpiece?

1. f4 d5 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. Ng5 h6 5. Nxf7 Kxf7 6. e3 e6 7. b3 Bd7 8. Be2 Bb4+ 9. Nd2 a6 10. Bh5+ g6 
11. g4 gxh5 12. gxh5 Qg8 13. a3 Qg2 14. axb4 Qxh1+ 15. Nf1 Rag8 16. Qe2 Ne4 17. Qd3 Rg1 18. b5 Nb4 19. Qe2 Nxc2+ 
20. Qxc2 Rxf1+ 21. Ke2 Rf2+ 22. Kd3 Rxc2 23. Kxc2 Qxh2+ 24. Kd1 Nc3+ 0-1
  

That’s chess poetry, with knights dancing and queens fleeing in style.