Harlan Lee NM

Harlan Lee (aka Pranazen)

Meet Harlan Lee, a formidable chess tactician with the prestigious title of National Master, earned through countless battles on the 64 squares. Known online as Pranazen, Harlan has been grinding it out in Bullet and Blitz chess since at least 2013, amassing a win rate that would make even grandmasters raise an eyebrow.

With a peak rating of 2189 in Blitz and an impressive 2096 in Bullet, Harlan’s rapid-fire games showcase an uncanny ability to think fast, strike hard, and win often. Their Bullet advantage? A staggering 69% win rate across over 150 games with a “Top Secret” opening repertoire (which, of course, remains just that: top secret). On Blitz, the win rate is even loftier at around 76%.

Harlan’s style could be described as a blend of patience and aggression: they average nearly 70 moves per win, indicating marathon endgame skills, and an astounding 80% comeback rate after losing material. If things get tough, expect a fierce fight to the final position — quitting early is only about 4% of the time.

The early bird literally gets the best moves with Harlan’s top performance coming at dawn—6 AM is their chess magic hour. Games played between 6 and 7 AM have a 100% win rate, which leaves us wondering if caffeine or pure genius fuels these wins.

Opponents beware: Harlan boasts a strong track record against players like misamisoriental (55% win rate over 9 games) and an immaculate 100% win rate versus numerous other challengers. Though not immune to heartbreak, their longest losing streak is a manageable 4, overshadowed by a mighty winning streak of 11 games.

Here’s a fun nugget — one of Harlan’s memorable recent victories ended swiftly in a checkmate after just 15 moves in a daily game, proving that sometimes, slow and steady isn't the only way to the top.

Whether grinding Bullet, shaking up Blitz, or navigating Daily games, Harlan Lee combines strategic depth with a dash of humor and a boatload of determination. So next time you see Pranazen on the leaderboard, prepare for a battle!