Player Overview
Ludovic Lejarre, known online as poucin, is a FIDE International Master with an appetite for online combat. Across more than 25,000 rated games he has won roughly 77% of the time, blending attacking chess with relentless tactical pressure. Although his preferred time control is Daily, his legend is built in the fast lanes of Blitz and Bullet.
Blitz and Bullet Career
Ludovic's online rating graph shows steady climbs through the mid 2400s to a Blitz peak of 2659 (2021-09-30). His Bullet peak reached 2837 (2024-02-04), and his longest winning streak is 66 games. He has generated a winning record in both faster time controls, with particular strength as White.
Opening Repertoire
Ludovic is an e4 player through and through. He has played the Sicilian Defense more than any other opening, and his Closed Sicilian results are outstanding at 78% in Blitz. He scores 84.6% against the Scandinavian Defense, and also has strong numbers against the Caro-Kann Defense and the French Defense. As Black, he is comfortable in the Italian Game and the Scotch Game.
Rivalries and Resilience
Ludovic has built huge sample sizes against a rotating cast of online regulars. He has faced zirk24 247 times, winning 232 games, and holds dominating records versus baja bajic, TheMoonwalker, and akinopetu. His fighting spirit shows in a comeback rate near 79%, and an unusually high win rate after losing material. Opponents who grab a piece often discover the game is just beginning.
Daily Chess and Legacy
In Daily chess, poucin is currently perfect: 5 wins and no losses. That perfection fits the profile of a titled player who values quality over quantity. Whether he is blitzing through a Closed Sicilian or enjoying a slower Daily encounter, Ludovic Lejarre remains one of the most dangerous and entertaining attacking players on the site.