luis ernesto ANDRADE VARON

Luis Ernesto Andrade Varon (Shaggyluk)

Meet Luis Ernesto Andrade Varon, a daring chess gladiator known online as Shaggyluk. Specializing in the rapid time control battlefield, Luis dances on the 64 squares with a blend of tactical sass and strategic depth that even pawns respect.

Rating & Achievements

Luis hit his peak rapid rating of an impressive 736 in May 2025, proving he's more than just a weekend warrior. Though the daily rating might humbly rest at 332, his rapid games reveal a player who likes to keep opponents guessing, while occasionally tilting the scales of fate with a comeback rate of over 70% – clearly, giving up is not in his vocabulary.

Playing Style

An aficionado of the "Rapid Fire," Luis averages around 58 moves to victory and enjoys grinding out endgames, appearing in them nearly 62% of his bouts. With a tilt factor of 10, he’s been through the emotional rollercoaster of chess but bounces back fast—with a penchant for morning games at 9 AM sharp, presumably before his coffee kicks in.

Opening Repertoire & Performance

Luis doesn't settle down with just one opening; he's a bit of a Renaissance man in chess openings. Favorites include:

• Queen's Pawn Opening – The reliable old friend yielding a monster 73% win rate.
• Scandinavian Defense – A cheeky choice, winning an impressive 63% of the time.
• King's Pawn Opening and Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense – Both more than 59% winners, a sweet spot for Luis’ middle game style.
• Less kind openings like the Center Game Accepted Paulsen Berger Variation? Well, he’s working on it, clocking a humbling 29% win rate.

Notable Battles and Opponents

Luis keeps things spicy by facing a colorful cast of opponents. Some recent victims or challengers include georgiatrianta, inka63, and kushaii. Against some, he boasts a perfect 100% win rate, but against others, well... the struggles are real.

Legendary Comeback

Never count this player out! With a win rate after losing a piece at 41%, and current winning streaks that can reach up to 8 games, Luis embodies the chess spirit of "fight till the last rook falls."

Recent Triumph

In a dazzling display of prowess on June 7, 2025, Luis secured a checkmate victory using the Center Game, outsmarting georgiatrianta in a 36-move epic. Tactical brilliance sealed the deal with a neat Re8#.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• He may not love losing quickly; his early resignation rate is a modest 2.49%, probably because every piece deserves a fighting chance.
• 9 AM is his golden hour – precisely when his chess engine kicks into high gear.
• Endgames are his jam: nearly 62% frequency means he’s in it for the long haul, savoring the slow squeeze rather than quick tricks.

With a blend of grit, cunning, and a dash of humor, Luis Ernesto Andrade Varon continues to charm and challenge opponents across the chessboard—one rapid game at a time.