Fortier Léo (also known as Xagthas)
Fortier Léo is a passionate chess enthusiast whose online alias, Xagthas, strikes fear into the hearts of pawns and knights alike. Known for an adventurous and sometimes unpredictable style, Léo has a knack for turning even the most unassuming positions into thrilling battles.
Career Highlights & Style
Although not yet a grandmaster-level prodigy, Léo has shown remarkable resilience and a taste for tactical skirmishes. He boasts a peak blitz rating of 535 and has dazzled opponents with a rapid rating peaking at 828 — a testament to his swiftness in thinking and executing under pressure. When playing black, he tends to have a slightly better win rate (49.58%) than with white (45.53%), proving that sometimes it's better to be reactive than proactive!
His favorite openings reveal a player fond of the Scandinavian Defense and Queen's Gambit Declined, mixing solid strategies with daring gambits like the Englund Gambit. If there’s a creative line, Léo is probably experimenting with it — sometimes to great success, sometimes leading to eye-rolling losses.
Stats & Quirks
- Longest winning streak: 11 games. Yes, Léo can be on fire — take cover!
- Tilt factor: 6 out of 10 — a calm warrior who occasionally chuckles bitterly after blunders.
- Comeback rate: An impressive 72.78% — because giving up is so last century.
- Early resignations: About 14.29% — sometimes discretion really is the better part of valor.
- Preferred battle hours: Surprisingly, midnight is when the magic happens. Maybe chess pieces dream too?
Memorable Moments
One of Léo’s recent victories against Nikhilmaddy65 showcased his sharp tactical vision — racing through the Slav Defense and snagging a win on time before his opponent even knew what hit them.
Of course, every hero has setbacks. A recent loss came at the hands of JirkaHavirov, where Léo bravely fought until resignation — proving that even the best stumble occasionally (we won’t tell the chess.com rating algorithm that).
Final Thoughts
Fortier Léo is more than numbers and statistics — he’s a spirited competitor who treats every game like a story, complete with drama, sacrifice, and unexpected twists. Whether blitzing through opponents or grinding in rapid games, Xagthas remains a player to watch for those who enjoy chess sprinkled with a bit of unpredictable flair and delightful combativeness.
Keep your knights close and your queen closer when facing him — because you never know when Fortier Léo will pull a cunning trick out of his sleeve!
