Hunter Waleed

Hunter Waleed: The Chess Adventurer

Hunter Waleed, known in the chess circles as Abdosalem9 (because "Hunter Waleed" just sounds a bit too epic already), is a spirited player who dances on the chessboard with a blend of determination and quirky unpredictability.

A Journey Through the Ratings

From 2024 to 2025, Hunter's rapid chess rating showed some interesting volatility, peaking at 977 before settling in the high 400s to mid-500s range. With nearly 700 rapid games played, Hunter scored a respectable 313 wins, proving that resilience is part of his DNA—especially when the loss count edges close at 328. In bullet games, his brief but intense appearances netted him a 50% win rate, but don’t be fooled by the small sample size! Daily games saw him flirt around the 900 rating mark, with moments of brilliance mixed with a healthy dose of learning.

Opening Moves & Strategies

Hunter favors classic openings, often starting with the King's Pawn Opening and Van't Kruijs Opening, pulling off almost a 50% win rate. He’s not afraid to mix it up with the French Defense or Scandinavian Defense, sometimes going for the unconventional Owens Defense. This flexible approach shows an openness to experimentation—even if the French Defense “Normal Variation” sometimes challenges him a bit more.

Playing Style & Mentality

Known for a modest early resignation rate of just 6%, Hunter likes to stick it out, bringing games to a close with an impressive 56 moves on average—whether winning or learning from losses. The psychological tilt factor is a manageable 8, so while the occasional emotional hiccup happens, it rarely rattles the game plan. Interestingly, when Hunter loses a piece, his comeback rate skyrockets to 60%, and his win rate after losing material is a perfect 100%—which might imply that losing a piece isn't a setback, but a cue for heroic comebacks!

Opponent Chronicles & Streaks

With a longest winning streak of 7 and currently riding a 4-game win streak, Hunter has earned bragging rights. His record against opponents like daryotb, miladnastooh, and dr634 is spotless—100% wins! But beware the mysterious tingu_shradu, who seems to have Hunter’s number with a 0% win rate. Maybe that rivalry deserves a chess novel of its own!

When Does the Magic Happen?

Hours between 22:00 and midnight are Hunter’s golden hours, boasting win rates above 55%, and surprisingly, a 100% win rate at 3 AM—so that midnight oil burning really pays off. Weekends aren't bad either, with Saturdays nearly hitting 50% wins.

Summary

Hunter Waleed is a tenacious chess warrior, blending classical opening styles with an adventurous spirit and a knack for thrilling comebacks. He’s the kind of player you might catch blinking at the screen at 3 AM plotting to turn the tables after losing a piece—because for him, defeat is just another exciting chapter in the tale of his chess journey.