Espen Ringlund - aka ringlundo
Once a humble knight on the vast digital chess battlefield, Espen Ringlund has steadily carved his name in the chronicles of online chess lore. Known in some circles as ringlundo, Espen's journey through bullet, blitz, rapid, and daily chess has been nothing short of an epic saga filled with thrilling victories, heartbreaking losses, and strategic breakthroughs.
Rating Rollercoaster
Espen's peak bullet rating, a jaw-dropping 1833, reached in the chill of December 2021, proves that when the clock ticks down, ringlundo can still tick off his opponents! His blitz skills peaked at an impressive 1823 in mid-2023, while his rapid games saw a zenith of 1848 in early 2023, showcasing a versatile palette of speed and precision.
Playing Style & Personality
With an average of around 67 moves per win, Espen is the marathon runner of chess—meticulous and persistent, thriving deep into the endgame. His endgame frequency is a robust 71.46%, indicating he's no stranger to the finer tactics and patient maneuvering. Beware, though: his "tilt factor" of 13 means that even the best can get a bit salty—but who wouldn't when your knight's suddenly on vacation?
Espen shows remarkable resilience with a stupendous 79.29% comeback rate—a true phoenix rising from the ashes after a setback. Also, with nearly half of his wins (46.06%) coming after losing a piece, you can tell that ringlundo is no quitter and thrives on the thrill of turning the tables.
Opening Repertoire
Espen's openings are a delightful mix of mystery and classic gambits. The "Unknown Opening" leads the pack with over 10,000 games, proving he's comfortable improvising and keeping opponents on their toes. He has a sneaky soft spot for the Old Benoni Defense (with a 61.54% win rate) and dabbles in the Van't Kruijs Opening with a stunning 71.43% success.
Recent Battle Highlights
In his most recent victorious duel against Andupiz, ringlundo unleashed the Queen's Pawn Opening with a dash of the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, skillfully outmaneuvering his opponent to win on time after a dramatic rook snatch at move 28. Espen's most recent defeat came against n0vocastr1an, who managed to win on time—proving once again that in cyberspace, even the fastest fingers can get caught napping.
Fun Facts
- Ringlundo's best time to shine? The wee hours around 1 AM, when most mortals are dreaming, he's busy scheming.
- When playing with the white pieces, Espen edges out a 49.91% win, and with black, a respectful 49.08%, basically saying, "I bite with either color!"
- Longest winning streak: a fiery 19 games, proving that when ringlundo catches fire, it's a blaze hard to stop.
With thousands of battles fought and countless pawns conquered, Espen Ringlund remains a formidable presence on the chessboard and an entertaining player to watch—whether he's crafting a subtle sacrifice or pulling off a swift bullet victory.
