Luke Harmon-Vellotti IM

Luke Harmon-Vellotti: The International Master and "vellottiwizard"

Luke Harmon-Vellotti, known in the chess realm by the enigmatic username vellottiwizard, is an International Master with a penchant for thrilling tactical battles and dramatic comebacks. With a playing style featuring a remarkable 82.94% endgame frequency and a staggering 98.37% win rate after losing a piece, Luke proves that resilience and sharp thinking are their best allies on the 64 squares.

Starting their rapid chess journey with a solid 2454 in 2017, Luke steadily climbed to a peak Rapid rating of 2528, maintaining that elite plateau through recent years with consistent wins and tough draws. But don’t be fooled by the steady rapid performance—when it comes to Bullet chess, Luke has clocked an explosive peak rating soaring to 3121 in 2020, demonstrating lightning-fast reflexes that leave opponents blinking.

In Blitz, Luke’s highest rating reached an impressive 2865 in 2025, with a solid win record across the years. Their Blitz win rate is particularly notable, peaking at an impressive 54.63%—enough to make even the fastest competitors think twice. Rapid, Blitz, Bullet—they've mastered them all, though their Daily stats seem to suggest that slow chess is a different kind of patience.

On the Scoreboard

• Rapid: 205 wins, 93 losses, & 155 draws
• Blitz: 437 wins, 239 losses, & 124 draws
• Bullet: 705 wins, 674 losses, & 110 draws

Luke’s longest winning streak reached a heart-pounding 27 games, proving their ability to dominate multiple rounds in a row before anyone could blink an eye or miss a queen’s gambit. Their current streak may be short-lived at 1, but who knows where the next burst of wizardry will strike!

Notable Opponents & Rivalries

Among many battles, Luke has faced off against "bedpan2300" more than 600 times, holding nearly a 48% win rate against this frequent rival. Their toughest foe? The legendary hikaru, against whom victories have been harder earned, with just over 10% wins. Meanwhile, some adversaries have fallen to Luke's relentless playstyle 100% of the time—talk about an intimidation factor!

Chess Style & Quirks

With an early resignation rate of just over 2%, Luke never gives up easily—except maybe when the coffee runs out. Average game lengths clock in around 79 moves for wins, reflecting a preference for deep, strategic slow burns rather than flashy quick finishes. Interestingly, Luke shines brightest playing White (54.16% win rate), while also holding respectable results with Black (43.41%). Tactical intuition is top-notch, especially given an astounding 87.9% comeback rate after setbacks.

Chess is a mental marathon, and Luke keeps a tilt factor of 17, meaning the player sometimes shows human moments of frustration, but quickly bounces back—because “vellottiwizard” knows that even the best magicians have off days.

When to Catch the Magic?

Despite being a night owl, Luke’s best odds are on Tuesday evenings and Sundays, boasting win rates above 54%, and even an impressive nearly 71% win rate around 9 AM—perhaps the early bird catches the bishop?

In sum, Luke Harmon-Vellotti is a formidable mix of grit, rapid-fire brilliance, and a bit of wizardry. Whether you’re a challenger stepping onto their turf or a fan watching the magic unfold, one thing is clear: Luke plays chess like it’s a grand adventure worth savoring every move.