About cecehustle
cecehustle is a chess streamer known for turning smart chess into playful storytelling. On stream, they mix sharp ideas with a lighthearted vibe, inviting viewers to laugh, learn, and think two moves ahead.
Preferred time control: Daily. The channel often dives into thoughtful, slow-building games that reward patience, planning, and a good pun when the position finally clicks.
Streaming Journey
Since stepping into the streaming scene, cecehustle has cultivated a warm, curious community. The streams blend live games, openings analysis, and moments of memorable banter that keep viewers coming back for the next puzzle and the next joke.
- Regular coverage across Daily, Rapid, Blitz, and Bullet formats.
- Engaging commentary that makes complex ideas approachable for players of all levels.
- Community-driven events and collaborative analysis sessions.
Profile snapshot: cecehustle
Playing Style and Time Controls
Cece hustles with a balanced, resilient approach: solid openings, patient middlegames, and disciplined endgames. The stream often leans into careful planning, big-idea tactics, and the occasional comeback when the clock starts ticking down.
Notes from the data: a strong presence across multiple time controls, with notable peaks in Rapid and Daily play that showcase adaptability and strategic depth.
Career Highlights
Cece has produced standout moments across time controls, with peak Rapid performance reaching 1084 in 2020 and a Daily peak around 869 in 2021. Blitz peaked near 868 in 2019, and Bullet peaked around 757 in 2021. These milestones reflect a player who thrives on momentum, recovery, and learning from every game.
Peak Rapid: 1084 (2020-07-23)
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Openings and Plans
Cece experiments with a wide opening repertoire. Popular plans include Amazon Attack, Four Knights, Petrov’s Defense, and the Scotch Game, with frequent exploration of London System lines. In Blitz and Daily formats, the choices mix practical pressure with occasional bold, unexpected ideas that keep opponents guessing.
Community and Presence
Beyond the board, cecehustle builds a welcoming, curious community that enjoys learning together. The streams celebrate good games, honest analysis of the tough ones, and a shared sense of humor about the quirks of online chess.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| bigstee | 6W / 66L / 2D | |
| lordtomato66 | 3W / 18L / 0D | |
| jamesgrainger | 3W / 15L / 0D | |
| eccentrichorse11 | 1W / 12L / 0D | |
| jay_veros | 2W / 9L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 457 | 776 | ||
| 2024 | 834 | |||
| 2022 | 482 | 530 | 908 | |
| 2021 | 339 | 510 | 748 | 869 |
| 2020 | 523 | 714 | 400 | |
| 2019 | 557 | 619 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5W / 3L / 0D | 2W / 4L / 1D | 66.1 |
| 2024 | 0W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 43.0 |
| 2022 | 123W / 127L / 9D | 115W / 128L / 7D | 57.1 |
| 2021 | 483W / 683L / 48D | 452W / 764L / 30D | 57.2 |
| 2020 | 48W / 66L / 1D | 46W / 65L / 5D | 51.2 |
| 2019 | 16W / 13L / 1D | 10W / 17L / 1D | 50.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 112 | 45 | 62 | 5 | 40.2% |
| Amazon Attack | 105 | 49 | 53 | 3 | 46.7% |
| Four Knights Game | 93 | 41 | 48 | 4 | 44.1% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 68 | 26 | 39 | 3 | 38.2% |
| Petrov's Defense | 48 | 20 | 26 | 2 | 41.7% |
| Three Knights Opening | 35 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 48.6% |
| Elephant Gambit | 34 | 19 | 14 | 1 | 55.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 33 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 36.4% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 32 | 12 | 19 | 1 | 37.5% |
| Scotch Game | 31 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 41.9% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack | 24 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 12.5% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Barnes Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| French Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Czech Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack | 430 | 181 | 233 | 16 | 42.1% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 202 | 84 | 111 | 7 | 41.6% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 125 | 59 | 65 | 1 | 47.2% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 111 | 44 | 64 | 3 | 39.6% |
| Australian Defense | 76 | 29 | 47 | 0 | 38.2% |
| Scotch Game | 63 | 18 | 43 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Döry Defense | 59 | 17 | 39 | 3 | 28.8% |
| Four Knights Game | 59 | 26 | 31 | 2 | 44.1% |
| Barnes Defense | 50 | 21 | 26 | 3 | 42.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 50 | 14 | 35 | 1 | 28.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 0 |
| Losing | 19 | 2 |