Kyle Lancman: Chess National Master Extraordinaire
Kyle Lancman holds the distinguished title of National Master, a chess accolade proudly earned through dedication and a deep love of the game. Known for his fast-paced play and strategic prowess, Kyle is especially formidable in Bullet and Blitz formats, where his quick thinking and tactical acuity leave opponents scrambling.
Playing Style and Strengths
Kyle's playing style blends aggressive opening choices with resilient endgame skills. He has an impressive comeback rate of over 83%, demonstrating a knack for bouncing back when the game isn't initially in his favor. His average games feature long fights, with decisive wins averaging 73 moves, highlighting patience and deep calculation.
- Preferred Time Control: Bullet and Blitz
- Strong tactical awareness and endgame frequency (nearly 77%)
- Excellent performance when playing White (56% win rate)
- Remarkable psychological resilience with a low tilt factor of 8
Memorable Achievements & Rating Highlights
Kyle reached a peak bullet rating of 2715 in February 2024 and soared to a blistering peak Blitz rating of 2768 by May 2024 — truly impressive peaks that demonstrate his rapid improvement and competitive edge. His rapid rating peaked above 2090 back in 2021, showing well-rounded skills across formats.
His longest winning streak stands at 23 games, proving that when he's on a roll, few can stop him.
Favorite Openings
Kyle showcases a adventurous opening repertoire, favoring sharp and lively positions. Among his favorites:
- Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation — a daring choice giving dynamic counterplay
- Sicilian Defense in many flavors, especially the Accelerated Dragon and Alapin Variation
- Caro-Kann Defense for solid and strategic setups
- Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation in bullet games for quick, consistent wins
Competitive Records and Opponents
Kyle's extensive experience includes over 4,700 recorded wins and a strategic edge against several frequent opponents:
- Dominant against aminhevin23974 with a stellar 30-4 win-loss record
- Strong track vs. freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee with 35 wins out of 62 games
- Shows consistency and competitive spirit against rising talents and seasoned adversaries alike
Fun Facts
- Kyle’s best time of day to play? The bright early hours around 4 AM — clearly a chess night owl (or early bird).
- When behind, Kyle doesn't just fold—he has a comeback win rate over 83%, a true fighter till the last move.
- Despite a fierce style, Kyle's early resignation rate is a modest 1.35%, meaning he rarely gives up easily.