Louis Schütz: The Chess Maverick
Louis Schütz, known in the digital chess realms as Samweiss95, is not your typical chess player—unless your typical involves a rollercoaster of ratings, secretive openings, and an uncanny knack for comebacks.
Rating Journey
Starting in 2024 with a modest Rapid rating of 582, Louis steadily climbed the ladder to an impressive 1064 by 2025. His Blitz game followed a similar trajectory, jumping from 438 to nearly 700. Bullet chess, however, seems to be his quirky side hustle —ratings hover modestly in the 140-160 range, but hey, who needs speed when you've got style?
Play Style & Strengths
Louis is a fighter to the bone, boasting a striking 74.5% comeback rate and an astonishing 100% win rate after losing a piece. Yes, you read that right: lose a piece, and you've just handed Louis the psychological fuel for a win. Don't count him out prematurely; the early resignation rate of only 1.62% means he rarely throws in the towel.
Average game lengths tell another story: Louis tends to keep games long and thrilling, averaging 61 moves per win and even more (73 moves) in losses, proving he’s not afraid to battle it out until the endgame—with endgames being his playground in over 70% of matches.
The Secret Weapon: Openings
True to his enigmatic nickname, Louis’ top-secret opening repertoire dominates across all formats—nearly 2,150 Rapid games and 175 Blitz games peppered with a near 49% and 58% win rate respectively, where curiosity often beats convention. No casual observer knows exactly which gambit or trap he’s about to spring next, keeping opponents as paranoid as pawns on a chessboard.
Opponent Roundup
Louis has tangled most often with a few fierce rivals like mavk14 and paojiann, showcasing a gritty rivalry with win rates fluctuating between fierce competition and outright dominance. But beware: he has several nemeses holding steady with 0% win rates, so losing to Louis is apparently more common than spotting a blunder by Carlsen himself!
Psychological Prowess
While the tilt factor at 15 shows Louis feels the heat like any mortal, league battles and casuals reveal a player whose focus sharpens at rated events. A quiet strategist who prefers to bide his time, his best hours unfold mid-afternoon, peaking around 15:00 and 20:00—probably the times when coffee and chess combine perfectly.
Summary
In the words of Louis Schütz himself: “I don’t always win, but when I lose a piece, it’s just the beginning of my comeback story.” Whether he’s advancing pawns or pulling off secret openings, Louis is a player who values resilience, cunning, and just the right dash of unpredictability.