Haowen Xue GM

Grandmaster Haowen Xue: The Chess Connoisseur

Known to chess aficionados and internet denizens alike as Dr_Tyger, Haowen Xue stands proudly among the titans of the 64 squares with the prestigious title of Grandmaster awarded by FIDE. This is no casually earned accolade—Haowen's mastery blooms from relentless dedication, a keen tactical mind, and an uncanny ability to resurrect seemingly lost positions. They probably even checkmate their houseplants when bored.

Rating Road Rage and Triumph

Since bursting onto the scene, Haowen has steadily climbed the rating ladder, boasting peak ratings of an awe-inspiring 3174 in Blitz and a blazing 3222 in Bullet as of 2025—numbers that would make Stockfish take a double-take. Their Rapid rating, a respectable 2582, showcases versatility across all time controls.

Style and Strategy: A Winning Recipe

Haowen’s playing style is a blend of patience and ferocity. Their games often stretch to an average of 76 moves when victorious, proving they don't just blitz out wins—they earn them methodically. With a White win rate of 59.1% and a solid 54.68% with Black, they are equally dangerous on either side of the board. Not one to quit easily, their comeback rate stands at an incredible 85.16%, showing resilience worthy of a chess superhero!

Opponents beware: their favorite weapon in Blitz is a well-guarded secret, but they also wield the King’s Indian Defense Normal Variation with a staggering 87.5% win rate and the sly Sicilian Defense Canal Attack which wins over 85% of their games. Bullet enthusiasts recognize the deadly efficiency in the King’s Indian Defense here as well, winning more than 84% of those encounters.

Psychology and Playtime Peculiarities

Haowen has a tilt factor of 16, which in grandmaster terms is practically zen, and absolutely shines when playing between 7 PM and 9 PM—prime time to outfox the competition, and perfect for anyone who likes their checkmates with a side of twilight ambiance. Interestingly, Sundays and Saturdays see their win rates climb above 58%, so weekend warriors beware!

A Peek at Recent Battles

In a recent shining moment, Haowen (playing as Black) executed a swift checkmate against Bilan_Danila in a tense English Opening game. Their sharp strategic sense turned the tides in a race against the clock, cementing the win before the opponent could blink (or panic). Conversely, the journey isn’t always a smooth ride—Haowen respectably accepts defeat, learning from tough seasonal battles, like the time they timed out against KrazyPawns in a nail-biter Pirc Defense. Resilience is their middle name, and every loss is a stepping stone to greater victories.

The Legend in Numbers

• Total Blitz Wins: 3,921
• Total Bullet Wins: 1,176
• Longest Winning Streak: 19 games
• Current Winning Streak: 3 games
• Average Moves Per Win: 76 moves

Whether you call them Haowen or Dr_Tyger, this Grandmaster is a formidable force—fast on the draw with the clock and even faster with their brilliant ideas. Just try not to get caught staring at your board in awe while Haowen’s pieces elegantly dance into victory!