Player Profile: rluu20
Meet rluu20, the rapid fire tactician who dances between brilliance and blunder at an adrenaline-pumping pace of Rapid chess. Bursting onto the scene in 2025 with a flair for the dramatic, rluu20 quickly climbed the rating ladder with gusto, peaking at a solid 699 in May—the kind of number that makes opponents double-check their opening choices.
Playing Style
With an average game length pushing past 59 moves, rluu20 is not one to shy away from the long haul. Preferring to engage in chess marathons rather than quick sprints, they favor strategic depth and cunning endgame maneuvering (endgame frequency is an impressive 53.91%). Still, don’t mistake patience for passivity: the early resignation rate stands at a modest 8.33%, meaning rluu20 sometimes throws in the towel only when it’s absolutely warranted. Their approach? Think “Let’s battle till the bitter end... or till my coffee runs out.”
Opening Repertoire
When it comes to openings, rluu20 knows how to mix things up. The beloved King’s Pawn Opening sees plenty of action but with a modest 40.91% win rate, it’s clear that rluu20 doesn't always rely on convention to carry the day. Instead, the Scandinavian Defense variations are where the magic tends to happen, with win rates nudging above 50%, including a shining 52.5% in the tricky Mieses-Kotrc Variation.
Fun fact: The Queen’s Pawn Opening has proven most fertile, boasting rluu20’s best win rate of a whopping 69.23%. Clearly, it’s not just about making the first move, but owning it.
Psychological Resilience & Comebacks
Chess is as much mental as it is tactical, and rluu20 proves up to the challenge with a remarkable 70.97% comeback rate! Losing a piece? No sweat — they still manage a respectable 42.83% win rate after being down material. Just to keep things spicy, the tilt factor is a manageable 7, so they’re mostly chill when the chips are down (or at least try to be).
Recent Battles: The Good, The Bad, The Checkmates
In their very latest games, rluu20 exhibited all facets of a true warrior:
- Victory by Checkmate: A thrilling finish against El_Cador with a beautifully executed Modern Defense (and a satisfying Qb2# to close!).
- Wins by Resignation: Made opponents fold under pressure, including a crafty Leonardis Variation battle.
- Lessons Learned: Even the best have off days; recent losses came by checkmate and resignation against opponents who capitalized on tiny slip-ups.
Fun Stats & Quirks
- Longest winning streak? A poetic 10 victories in a row — an epic run worthy of a chess movie montage.
- Current winning streak? Keep your eye on them, as they’re right back in the winner’s circle with 1 fresh win.
- Best time-of-day to strike? 11 AM, when the mornings are bright and the pawns just feel more powerful.
- Most feared opponents? Beware yeiro22 and jrdncrm — rluu20 boasts a 100% win rate against these worthy adversaries.
In Summary
rluu20 is a player who embodies the passionate struggle and triumph of chess, stepping into the arena with creativity, resilience, and occasionally a dash of cheeky audacity. Whether squeezing victory from tight spots or bravely holding the fort in drawn-out endgames, this player’s journey is one of tenacity and tactical finesse.
Keep your king guarded and your queen ready — rluu20 just might be plotting their next great victory across the chessboard.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| cagdasmirac | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| evanzand3 | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| garnach84 | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| satya_bhau_patil | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| rameen19 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 605 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 173W / 159L / 18D | 168W / 165L / 20D | 59.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 66 | 27 | 35 | 4 | 40.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 40 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 52.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 39 | 18 | 20 | 1 | 46.1% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 33 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 51.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 26 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 69.2% |
| Philidor Defense | 25 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 44.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 22 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 63.6% |
| Vienna Game | 21 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 52.4% |
| Scotch Game | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 20 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 45.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 1 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |