Luciano Justi Antunes (th3d4rkness)
Meet Luciano Justi Antunes, a National Master who has mastered more than just the chessboard — they're also a charismatic streamer, sharing their chess journey with the world. With a keen tactical eye and a knack for comebacks, Luciano doesn't just play chess; they perform it.
Chess Career Highlights
- Title: National Master (awarded by National)
- Peak Ratings:
- Daily: 1800 (early 2024)
- Blitz: 2318 (November 2024)
- Rapid: 2334 (April 2022)
- Bullet: 2140 (August 2022)
- Noteworthy Openings: Luciano shows exceptional love for Sicilian Defense variations, especially the Open Pelikan and Sveshnikov variations where they maintain about a 50-55% win rate in Blitz. Also, the Trompowsky Attack and Queens Pawn Opening make frequent appearances, showing their versatile opening repertoire.
- Playing Style: With an average of around 72 moves for a win and nearly 76 moves in losses, Luciano is clearly in no rush to checkmate or resign — they're in it for the long strategic battle. They also sport a decent White win rate (54.79%) and black is no walk in the park either with a 50.6% win rate.
Streamer and Strategist
When Luciano isn’t streaming their next awesome win (or dramatic loss), they’re busy plotting comebacks — boasting an impressive 81.5% comeback rate after facing adversity. Their endgames are frequent and intense, with over 78% of games reaching this stage. Despite the drama, they keep tilt at bay with a Tilt Factor of just 13 (yes, that’s pretty chill for a competitive chess player!), and their best time to wreak havoc on the board is around 11 AM. Early birds get the bishop, after all!
Recent Success
On May 15, 2025, Luciano dazzled their followers with a stunning win featuring the French Defense Tarrasch Variation, sealing the deal by resignation against a tough opponent. The name "th3d4rkness" echoed once again as a force to be reckoned with on Chess.com.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 16 games. That’s nearly a fortnight of pure chess domination!
- Most played opponent: bruscato (102 clashes). Rivalry or friendship? Only the pawns know.
- Luciano’s favorite playing hours include a surprising 11 AM peak with a 73.7% win rate — maybe breakfast really is the most important meal of the day!
Whether streaming or battling through complex blitz rounds, Luciano Justi Antunes proves that chess isn't just a game—it's a lifestyle. And if you ever face them over the board, beware: there's a good chance you're about to be outmaneuvered by th3d4rkness!