Profile Summary: dev_hirthick
Meet dev_hirthick, a chess enthusiast who brings a dash of unpredictability to the board – sometimes in ways even they didn't expect! Known for frequent knight wanderings (Ng1 to Nh3 and back seems to be a recurring theme), dev_hirthick's style might best be described as “mysteriously patient” or perhaps just “patiently mysterious.”
Rating Rollercoaster 🎢
Despite navigating through occasional losing streaks (a dreaded 7-game slide, anyone?), dev_hirthick’s peak ratings showcase some impressive highs: a Bullet rating touching 304, a Daily max rating cresting at a respectable 529, and a Rapid peak of 432. These numbers reveal a player who rises to the occasion – especially when not pressed for time!
Favorite Openings: A Mixed Bag 🍲
While dev_hirthick has dabbled in many openings, some stand out:
- Van 't Kruijs Opening: Perfect score in Bullet and a solid 75% win rate in Rapid – a hidden secret weapon?
- King's Pawn Opening: A mixed bag – zero wins in Bullet but a solid 63% in Rapid. Perhaps speed changes everything!
- Nimzowitsch Defense: Tough times here with no wins in Bullet and Rapid alike, showing even the best have their nemeses.
Psychological Quirks & Playing Style 🧠
With a tilt factor of 7, dev_hirthick is no stranger to emotional rollercoasters. Yet, a comeback rate of 67% means they’re not giving up without a fight — especially when losing material.
Interestingly, early resignations happen about 29% of the time, perhaps an artful way to conserve energy for future battles or a sign of a pragmatic mind.
On average, wins are slightly longer than losses (44 moves vs. 40 moves), revealing a tendency to grind down opponents rather than rushing to the finish.
Best Moments & Memorable Games
One recent gem involved a cautious knight dance, repeatedly retreating to Ng1 before finally rallying for a win on time – a strategy that might puzzle opponents but seems to work for dev_hirthick.
Though some defeats have been swift and punishing, such as a brutal checkmate suffered against a player wielding the Hippopotamus Defense, they also boast impressive victories against players with a perfect 100% win rate from their encounters.
When to Watch
Playing at their best around 10:00 AM and favoring wins on Sundays with a stellar 77% win rate, dev_hirthick is the kind of player who might just surprise you bright and early or on a leisurely weekend.
In Summary
dev_hirthick embodies the spirit of learning and resilience: a warrior who isn’t afraid to experiment, stumble, and come back swinging—sometimes with moves as mysterious as their usernames. Whether they're frustrating opponents with unorthodox knight moves or battling through complex middlegames, watching their games is never dull.
Stay tuned for more twists from this enigmatic player — chess is, after all, a game of endless surprises!
Hi dev_hirthick – Coaching Feedback
What you are doing well
- Fighting spirit: You often keep the game going even in difficult positions and win many games on the clock. This shows resilience and practical competitiveness.
- Piece activity in the middlegame: When the position opens up you are not afraid to move pieces forward (see your 22…exf4 followed by 23…Qe6+ against mathematician01).
- Willingness to experiment: Using off-beat ideas (e.g. early
Nh3) can be useful in rapid/bullet time controls to pull opponents out of book.
Biggest gains for the next 100 games
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Follow basic opening principles.
• Develop each minor piece once before moving any piece twice.
• Fight for the center withe4 / d4 / e5 / d5instead of flank pawn pushes or knight loops.
• Castle by move 10 whenever possible – it prevents disasters like the quick mate below: -
Time-management.
Most losses in the PGN bundle finish with “won on time”. Try the 3-minute +2-second or 5-minute +3-second pool for a while. The increment will let you practice calculating instead of pre-moving reflexively. -
Daily tactics training.
At your current level, pattern recognition is the fastest route to improvement. Ten puzzles a day focusing on forks, pins and simple mates will pay off quickly. (fork, pin) -
King safety awareness.
In the loss againstaditya_3921you allowed the queen to invade with check after 8…Qe6+. Before making a pawn move in front of your king ask: “What changed? Which diagonals/files opened toward my king?” -
End every move with a blunder-check.
Take one second to ask “What can my opponent capture or threaten next move?” This habit alone will eliminate many one-move blunders.
Micro-goals for the coming week
- Play 20 games where you never move the same piece twice in the first six moves.
- Maintain a minimum 20-second reserve on your clock until move 20. If you fall below it, simplify the position or trade queens.
- Solve 70 tactical puzzles (10 per day) with a rating between 200-500.
Progress trackers
Use these built-in charts to spot trends and hold yourself accountable:
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•Motivation corner
Your current personal best: 304 (2024-04-16). Let’s push it 100 points higher by focusing on solid openings, king safety and tactical sharpness. Small, consistent improvements each day will get you there. Good luck, and enjoy the journey!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| baledin | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| pirated_eagle | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| r-yuh | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| shivam_thakur_09 | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| aditya_3921 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100 | 529 | ||
| 2024 | 174 | 345 | 529 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0W / 3L / 0D | 0W / 2L / 0D | 36.8 |
| 2024 | 33W / 31L / 4D | 31W / 36L / 1D | 42.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 61.5% |
| Barnes Defense | 10 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 30.0% |
| Czech Defense | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bird Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 63.2% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 52.6% |
| Barnes Defense | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Australian Defense | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Czech Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Amazon Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 4 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 7 |