Raphael Lacerda

Raphael Lacerda (aka takakayyy)

Meet Raphael Lacerda, a rapid and blitz chess enthusiast, who has been making bold moves on the 64 squares since at least 2025. With a rapid peak rating of 446 and a blitz high of 259, Raphael isn’t exactly the next Magnus Carlsen just yet, but hey, every grandmaster’s journey starts somewhere — often with a few losses and a lot of coffee.

Playing Stats & Style

• Rapid Games: 84 battles fought, with an even split of 40 wins and 40 losses, plus 4 draws. Talk about living on the edge!
• Blitz Games: 33 speed duels — 10 wins, 20 losses, and 3 draws — showing that quick decisions aren't always quick wins.
• Longest Winning Streak: A respectable 9 games in a row, proving Raphael can channel his inner chess ninja when in the zone.
• Longest Losing Streak: An undefeated (or maybe just unfortunate) stretch of 8 losses — because even chess legends have their “why did I do that?” moments.

Signature Moves & Openings

Keeping opponents guessing with the enigmatic "Top Secret" opening strategy — Raphael's secret sauce in both rapid and blitz format. After all, if you can't win fair and square, just keep them confused!

Playing Habits

White pieces bring a 39% win rate, black actually more successful at 47% — looks like Raphael prefers to bide his time before unleashing the magic. With an average of around 51 moves per win, he’s no bullet player rushing for flashy checkmates, but rather a patient tactician.

Tactical Awareness

Got into trouble? Raphael has a 60% comeback rate after losing a piece, proving resilience isn't just for boxing. His Endgame Frequency is over 56%, showing he enjoys the climax of the battle where every pawn counts. However, fair warning: his “early resignation” rate stands at a quirky 11.7% — maybe Raphael knows when to fold 'em.

Psychological Quirks

Raphael's best time to strike on the board? Midnight sharp. Guess that’s when the monsters come out… or just when the brain’s firing on all cylinders. His tilt factor is low (8), so don’t expect a meltdown after a tough loss — but watch out for a subtle smirk after a sneaky win.

Memorable Recent Games

Among his latest triumphs, Raphael outwitted JathnielXD with a well-played resignation victory after a crafty maneuver starting with a mysterious 1.e3 opening. Noteworthy too is a checkmate victory over kkart17 featuring some fierce attacking play. Of course, not every battle ends in glory — losses against opponents like mcnoobface1 remind us all: chess is humbling, especially when the game is abandoned!

All in all, Raphael Lacerda, aka takakayyy, is a spirited competitor who mixes strategy, speed, and a pinch of humility to keep the chess world on its toes!

"Chess: the art of losing gracefully and winning mischievously."