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Mendy Lemmer

prokofievvvv Since 2023 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟
53.2%- 42.2%- 4.7%
Bullet 2233
15590W 12170L 1323D
Blitz 2202
2123W 1963L 221D
Rapid 2122
389W 223L 45D
Daily 970
19W 17L 0D

Mendy Lemmer (prokofievvvv) — Chess Profile

Mendy Lemmer, who often appears online as prokofievvvv, is a prolific online chess competitor known for marathon Daily games, a love of long endgames and a surprising fondness for offbeat openings. This short biography captures Mendy’s journey from modest Bullet beginnings to a seasoned player with thousands of recorded games and a knack for squeezing wins out of complicated positions.

  • Preferred time control: Daily (slow, thoughtful, and perfect for deep tactics)
  • Play handle: prokofievvvv
  • Career online totals: over 2286 (2026-01-28) peak months and thousands of rated games across Bullet, Blitz, Rapid and Daily
Daily Rating1671135210337143942023: 5002024: 7282025: 15312026: 15652023202420252026

Playing style & strengths

Mendy is an endgame enthusiast who often drags games into long, technical battles — the database shows average decisive games often exceed 80 moves. That patience shows up in an Endgame Frequency near 85% and an eye for comebacks: a Comeback Rate north of 85%.

  • Endgame specialist — Avg moves per decisive game: ~80
  • Strong in slow, strategic play; prefers to out-grind opponents rather than blitz them
  • Psych profile: Best time of day to play — around 03:00 (night owl or very focused morning person)
  • Rarely resigns prematurely (Early resignation rate: ~0.78)

Openings & repertoire

Mendy has eclectic tastes: a heavy dose of classical defenses mixed with surprise gambits. The most-played and most trusted opening is the Caro-Kann Defense, but do not be fooled — Mendy also deploys cheeky traps like the Blackburne Shilling Gambit and energetic lines such as the Amar Gambit when the situation calls for fireworks.

  • Caro-Kann Defense — staple of the repertoire (thousands of games in Bullet and many in longer controls)
  • Blackburne Shilling Gambit — favorite surprise weapon especially as White in quick games
  • Amar Gambit & other offbeat choices — used to destabilize opponents out of opening prep
  • As White: often opens with e4 and is comfortable steering into early tactical melee or long maneuvering battles

Career highlights & records

Over a long, active span online Mendy has amassed an impressive bulk of games and notable streaks. These highlights sketch the kind of persistence and volume that define prokofievvvv.

  • All-time online wins: ~16,072; losses: ~12,723; draws: ~1,396 (across all time controls)
  • Longest winning streak: 22 games — clearly a hot streak machine when in form
  • Longest losing streak: 17 games — and yes, Mendy survived the tilt and returned stronger
  • Notable peak indicators: 2286 (2026-01-28), 2122 (2025-12-19), 1656 (2026-02-24), 1565 (2026-02-21)

Habits, schedule & match-making

If you want to catch Mendy at their best, try the late-night hours — the record suggests peak performance around the 03:00 hour. They favor Daily games for deep thought, but remain very active in Bullet and Blitz, with huge game volumes in recent years.

  • Preferred time control: Daily — more breathing room, more nuance
  • Win rate trends: consistently solid across days of week; Saturday and Sunday are slightly stronger
  • Volume player: thousands of games per year in peak periods (2025 was especially busy)

Notable sample game

A little illustration of Mendy’s taste for classical development that quickly turns into strategic maneuvering:

(PGN above is a short sample — many of Mendy’s real games are much longer and richer.)

Personality & quirks (a lighthearted note)

Mendy is the sort of player who will politely decline fireworks in the opening but then set a subtle trap on move 28. Opponents report feeling both out-prepared and slightly guilty for falling into charmingly named gambits. Humor aside, prokofievvvv’s combination of endurance, creativity and tactical awareness makes them a memorable opponent.

  • Nickname suggestion for fans: “The Daily Grinder”
  • Favorite psychological weapon: patience + small incremental improvements until the opponent blinks
  • Fun stat: Comeback rate is above 85% — never count Mendy out

Where to watch or follow

Look for the handle prokofievvvv on your preferred chess platform and try a Daily challenge if you want a true battle of wits. To study openings mentioned here, click the linked opening terms above.

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