Hernán Coronel (Coronelhc)
Meet Hernán Coronel, the chess warrior known in the digital arena as Coronelhc. His chess journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster ride — full of bold attacks, surprising comebacks, and a tactical flair that keeps opponents guessing. With a peak rapid rating of 1019 in May 2023 and a daily peak climbing to 1244 in early 2025, Hernán steadily sharpens his skills with every match.
Playing Style and Strengths
Hernán’s style is a blend of patience and aggression: he averages about 47 moves per win, but happily enters complex endgames nearly 40% of the time. His comeback rate stands impressively high at around 80%, proving that giving up is never part of his game plan. When a piece slips away, Hernán fights back with nearly 45% win rate after losing material — a definite sign of resilience and tactical alertness.
Notable Openings
For those daring to study his repertoire, Hernán keeps many strategies close to his chest under the enigmatic Top Secret classification, with a balanced 49.1% win rate over nearly 1,600 rapid games. However, when he steps into something a bit more classic, like the Three Knights Opening or Petrovs Defense Classical Variation, he boasts a perfect score. His foes have learned to watch out for his sharp and calculated queen maneuvers!
Latest Glory and Challenges
On May 24, 2025, Hernán delivered a checkmate victory against "Cavinio1" with a graceful queen assault, sealing the game in style after intense battle. But every champion faces setbacks; just minutes before, he lost on time to "Narek_94" in a close encounter. Like any grandmaster in training, Hernán’s matches are a testament to grit, resilience, and the eternal quest for improvement.
Chess Life: Stats and Quirks
- Total Rapid games: Hundreds and counting, with wins and losses almost neck-and-neck (777 wins vs. 766 losses).
- Favorite playtimes: Early mornings at 7 AM, when his brain is as sharp as a queen’s dagger.
- Psychological factor: Sometimes tilts happen (11% tilt factor), but there’s always a comeback waiting around the corner.
- Overall vibe: A fighter who loves complex endgames, prefers never to resign early, and has a habit of making opponents sweat till the final move.
Fun Fact
Hernán’s username, Coronelhc, sounds like a secret agent codename — and in the battlefield of the 64 squares, he’s definitely an undercover operative, striking when least expected!
