Morgan Creasor

Morgan Creasor: The Chess Artisan

Known online as sandfordC, Morgan Creasor is a rising force in the chess world, weaving strategy and creativity into every game played. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 987 in early 2025 and a daily rating recently hitting a cheeky 1087, Morgan is no stranger to the rollercoaster of chess ratings. His blitz numbers may look modest lately, but don't be fooled — those 300+ games hold countless tales of battles won and lost, including some nail-biting comebacks courtesy of a 71% comeback rate.

Playing Style & Strengths

Morgan's style might be best described as tenacious and resourceful. He doesn’t like to admit defeat early, with an early resignation rate of just 5.29%, clearly showing a preference to fight till the last pawn falls. His endgame frequency clocks in at nearly 49%, underlining his love for the longer strategic tussles. He averages about 49 moves to win and 55 moves before conceding, so patience is definitely a virtue here.

Signature Openings

On the rapidboard battlefield, Morgan favors the Queen's Pawn Opening and its fierce cousin the Chigorin Variation, boasting solid win rates around 54-64%. He's also a fan of the King's Gambit Accepted, where his aggressive gambit style yields a notable 65% win rate. However, he probably steers clear of the Italian Game, where his historical win rate dips to about 33% — perhaps a future project to turn that frown upside down.

Puzzles and Comebacks

Morgan's resilience shines under pressure. With a 44.16% win rate after losing a piece, many would call him a comeback kid. Yet, even the best players have their «oops» moments; his longest losing streak hit 11 games straight, a humbling reminder that chess is as much a mental game as a tactical one.

Psychological Profile & Quirks

Keep an eye out around 1 AM — that's his prime power hour, with a 57.14% win rate, a nocturnal streak perhaps powered by midnight snacks and a steaming mug of coffee (or perhaps just the stars aligning). Morgan's tilt factor is relatively low at 11, showing a cool head even in fiercely contested matches.

Battle Highlights

His most recent memorable victory was a rapid-fire defeat of FaustoAndreani using a thrilling Scotch Game attack, ending on a forced resignation. Morgan masterfully maneuvered into a mating net, proving his knack for tactical precision. Though losses occasionally creep in, such as a recent resignation against cpyudha, Morgan's overall record tells the story of a player steadily climbing the ranks and delighting fans with every crafty move.

Fun Fact

Morgan's win rate says he generally thrives when facing lower-rated opponents — snagging victories over 80% of the time below his own rating — but when the going gets tough and the opponent rates higher, the grind is real, with a tough challenge reflected by a sub-20% win rate.

So, whether you find Morgan Creasor prepping a calm endgame or unleashing a King’s Gambit, expect a player who contends fiercely, learns from every stroke on the board, and playfully dances through the ranks, one move at a time.

Ready for his next match? Watch the clock, and beware the 1 AM blitz storm!

Career Rating Progress (Rapid)

From humble beginnings at 553 in early 2024 to a near thousand-point peak in 2025 — it’s been quite a journey!

Win Rate by Day of the Week

Tuesday is the day to beat Morgan with a solid 52.2% win rate overall. Weekends? Still respectable, hovering around 47-49%.

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