Zac Lunsford
Known by many as SCHMACK in the chess world, Zac Lunsford is a relentless blitz enthusiast with a flair for tactical comebacks and an impressive knack for making even the longest endgames interesting. Since stepping onto the digital board in 2013, Zac has amassed a staggering number of blitz games, demonstrating both passion and perseverance, even if the rating graph suggests the journey has had its peaks and valleys.
Zac’s blitz rating soared to a personal best of 1143 in 2016, a year filled with intense battles and nail-biting finishes. Despite some occasional dips (perhaps moments of distracted pizza breaks or strategic naps), Zac’s commitment to blitz chess remains unwavering. His daily and bullet ratings might not command the same envy, but every true chess lover knows blitz is where he shines the brightest.
With a win rate hovering around 45% in blitz and a comebacks-success rate of 86%, Zac is the kind of player who never throws in the towel early (only about 2% early resignations!) and thrives even after losing pieces — undefeated in such situations, in fact. If he loses a piece, it's basically your cue to start sweating.
Zac’s longest winning streak is a jaw-dropping 17 games — a feat putting many grandmasters on notice. He’s also faced a colorful cast of opponents, scoring victories against some and developing friendly rivalries with others, proving chess to be as much about community as competition.
Off the board, Zac is likely to be found pondering life’s big questions between moves or joking about his tilt factor of 15 — because even the best get a little ruffled after a loss or two. His average game length and frequent endgame appearances reveal a player who’s not afraid of the grind, savoring every moment from opening gambit to checkmate.
A quick thinker who loves to play blitz between 6 PM and 11 PM (prime chess hours, naturally), Zac continues to sharpen his skills while entertaining anyone lucky enough to catch his games online. With the username SCHMACK, he’s making his mark, one fast move at a time.
