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Łukasz Hapek

Username: Apecky

Location: Kraków

Playing Since: 2012-07-09 (Active)

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Daily: 1170
25W / 7L / 0D
Rapid: 1723
2840W / 2686L / 136D
Blitz: 1735
4910W / 4744L / 260D
Bullet: 1425
2569W / 2466L / 84D

Profile Summary of Apecky

Apecky is a dynamic and steadily progressing chess competitor whose journey began modestly in 2020 and has since evolved into a finely honed mastery of multiple time controls. In his early years, he made a strong impression with his Blitz and Rapid performances, and over time his ratings have climbed significantly – a testament to his rigorous discipline and constant drive to improve.

In Blitz games, his career record boasts nearly as many victories as losses, while his Rapid and Bullet results mirror the same balanced, competitive spirit. His growth is evident in his year‐by‐year rating evolution: from initial ratings in the 500–600 range to reaching well into the 1600s in Blitz and 1678 in Rapid formats. Apecky’s performance isn’t limited to raw numbers; his gameplay is marked by thoughtful planning and tactical awareness. He is known for his keen ability to stage comebacks—even turning situations where he falls behind materially into exploits of resilience, as indicated by his 100% win rate when recovering from a lost piece.

His strategic style is both modern and balanced. With an early resignation rate kept low and an endgame frequency around 50%, Apecky’s games typically see him playing an average of about 50 moves in wins and 59 moves in losses. He demonstrates a slightly higher win rate as White, suggesting that the initiative afforded by the first move aligns well with his meticulous approach.

Apecky also exhibits an acute sense of timing and situational awareness. His win–loss percentages vary subtly by the day of the week and by hour, with his sharpest performances sometimes coming during unconventional hours. These fluctuations suggest a player who is intimately familiar with his own rhythms and who adjusts his tactics based on the psychological and temporal pressures of competitive play.

Moreover, Apecky’s opening repertoire – spanning from well-prepared defenses in Blitz to more aggressive and nuanced plans in Rapid – underscores his versatility and dedication to preparation. His overall tactical awareness, reflected in a comeback rate of over 60% and a remarkably low one-sided loss rate, marks him as a tenacious combatant on the board.

In summary, Apecky is a chess player defined by a balanced and ever-improving style, a deep well of tactical resourcefulness, and an evolving understanding of both psychological and time-related aspects of the game. His steady climb through the rating bands and his capacity to find strength even in difficult positions have firmly established him as a notable presence in the modern chess arena.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
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Most Played Opponents
poyoupadam 6W / 30L / 1D View Games
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radexb1 5W / 2L / 1D View Games
wikisisi 8W / 0L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1709 1678
2024 1425 1625 1678 1170
2023 1333 1401 1545 1179
2022 806 1011 1468 636
2021 762 1001 1191
2020 599 509
Rating by Year2020202120222023202420251709509YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 417W / 404L / 25D 422W / 408L / 20D 59.8
2024 1437W / 1286L / 68D 1325W / 1376L / 86D 59.3
2023 1337W / 1187L / 51D 1275W / 1265L / 57D 54.8
2022 1018W / 960L / 43D 981W / 994L / 38D 52.6
2021 701W / 590L / 35D 654W / 627L / 33D 52.7
2020 5W / 17L / 1D 5W / 16L / 1D 56.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 5490 2762 2600 128 50.3%
Top Secret 186 88 89 9 47.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 6192 3075 2928 189 49.7%
Top Secret 1694 835 820 39 49.3%
Englund Gambit 52 24 25 3 46.1%
Vienna Game Max Lange Vienna Gambit 32 14 17 1 43.8%
Closed Sicilian Defense Grand Prix Attack 30 11 18 1 36.7%
Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game 26 16 10 0 61.5%
Caro Kann Defense 22 12 9 1 54.5%
Petrovs Defense Classical Variation 21 13 8 0 61.9%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 14 7 7 0 50.0%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 13 5 8 0 38.5%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 4315 2164 2081 70 50.1%
Top Secret 819 412 393 14 50.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 32 25 7 0 78.1%
Top Secret 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 0
Losing 14 1
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