snowbirdlarry

Profile: snowbirdlarry

Meet snowbirdlarry, a resilient and enthusiastic rapid chess player whose journey on the 64 squares is as colorful as his username suggests. Though not a grandmaster (yet!), Larry has impressively climbed the ranks from a rapid rating low of 215 in early 2024 to a peak of 799 by September 2024 — a testament to his stubborn dedication and love for the game.

Rating & Performance

As of mid-2025, Larry’s rapid rating sits comfortably above 540, showing steady progress with a remarkable average game count exceeding 300 per month during his busiest times. While his blitz rating peaked long ago near the 998 mark (back in 2015), he’s clearly more of a rapid aficionado nowadays.

Style of Play

Known for fairly lengthy bouts on the board, Larry’s games average about 49 moves for a win, often battling deep into the endgame more than one-third of the time. His playstyle leans into tactical comebacks, boasting a comeback rate above 55%—proving he never gives up, even when down material!

Despite a modest 6.33% early resignation rate (meaning he doesn't throw in the towel too soon), Larry’s games often feature thrilling tactical skirmishes that keep spectators on the edge of their seats. His white pieces yield a respectable win rate just over 51%, while playing black is a bit more challenging, but hey, who said chess was easy?

Favorite Openings

Larry has dabbled in a variety of openings, but he seems to have a soft spot for something elegant and classic: the Italian Game and Bishop’s Opening. With win rates over 50% in these lines, plus a notably solid record with the Van't Kruijs Opening boasting the highest win rate among his rapid openings (nearly 59%), Larry shows he’s not afraid to mix the traditional with the obscure.

Memorable Moments

Recent victories include a sharp and decisive win by resignation using the Italian Game (Fritz Variation) against ErickRodrguez in June 2025, as well as a delightful checkmate finish playing the Scandinavian Defense variations. His longest winning streak reaches up to 9 games, proving that when the stars align, Larry is a force to be reckoned with.

Chess Personality

Larry’s psychological profile reveals just a hint of tilt (about 11%), but luckily his best time to play is at the crack of dawn around 6 a.m. — perhaps his secret weapon to start games fresh and focused. While his ratings can take a hit against stronger opponents (win rate drops sharply above his level), he shines brilliantly when playing others rated below him, dominating with over 85% wins.

Fun Facts

• Despite a blitz streak full of losses lately, Larry's rapid game enthusiasm never wavers.
• His opponents either love him or fear him – he’s known for shutting down many challengers on the victory list with nearly perfect records (100% wins against multiple opponents!).
• When asked about his chess motto, Larry probably says: "Resign? Only after the checkmate."

Whether he’s crafting clever traps or completing come-from-behind triumphs, snowbirdlarry embodies the gritty and passionate spirit of everyday chess warriors around the globe. Keep an eye on this player—there’s progress, persistence, and probably a few sneaky tactics on the horizon!