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drhartsock76

Playing Since: 2025-05-05 (Closed)

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Rapid: 557
29W / 50L / 2D
Blitz: 244
583W / 625L / 66D
Bullet: 150
11W / 29L / 2D

Meet drhartsock76: The Blitz Bandit of the Chessboard

In the electrifying world of blitz chess, where seconds vanish faster than your queen, drhartsock76 thrives like a caffeinated knight on a quest for checkmate glory. With a peak blitz rating soaring to 430 in May 2025, this player has battled through 410+ blitz games, winning 184 and sketching out 25 stalemates — plenty of drama for a dash!

Opening Moves & Signature Styles

Known for dabbling in an eclectic set of openings, drhartsock76 has a fondness for the Alekhine's Defense and the Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System, boasting win rates of over 60% in these tricky gateways to victory. Whether it’s the Scandinavian Defense or the classic King’s Pawn Opening, drhartsock76 balances aggressive play with a knack for keeping the opponent guessing.

Playing Style & Personality

Don’t blink—this player loves endgames with an impatience that borders on poetic. With an average of ~54 moves per win, patience meets passion as drhartsock76 mixes strategic patience with tactical bashes. And, when the heat is on, often around 3 PM (their declared “best time of day to play”), they hit their stride with a jaw-dropping 100% win rate at 15:00 hours. It’s like magic — or coffee. Or both.

Notable Stats

  • Longest winning streak: 7 games — because who doesn’t love a good hot streak?
  • Average move at first capture: move 5 — early aggression is their jam.
  • Endgame frequency: a sturdy 63.8%, proving they like their games to simmer.
  • Tilt factor: 9 - because even grandmasters have their “why did I just blunder that?” moments.

Recent Triumph & Trials

One of drhartsock76’s freshest victories was a swift checkmate against aurum1992, showcasing a fine blend of finesse and tactical fireworks in just 22 moves. On the flip side, the mysterious c96761 remains a worthy adversary, having secured wins on time against drhartsock76 — because sometimes in blitz, it’s not just about strategy, but surviving the clock!

Psychological Chess Wars

With a comeback rate of nearly 78%! Even when pieces go missing, drhartsock76 fights back like a phoenix rising from the ashes of blunders. This player might lose a piece, sure, but expect some serious vengeance on the board after!

A Personality as Unique as Their Play

Whether it’s experimenting with offbeat openings like the Van t Kruijs Opening or confidently wielding the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation, drhartsock76 embodies the spirit of a fearless tactician with a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of unpredictability.

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In Closing

With every ticking clock, drhartsock76 proves that chess is not just about the pieces, but about timing, psychology, and a bit of flair. So next time you see them online, brace yourself: the Blitz Bandit is ready for battle.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
viishhz 0W / 1L / 0D View
mokshae 1W / 0L / 0D View
atkinsiluro77 0W / 1L / 0D View
asta12446 0W / 1L / 0D View
ianfri 0W / 1L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
brfttt 0W / 2L / 0D View Games
c96761 1W / 1L / 0D View Games
kral-nikola 2W / 0L / 0D View Games
lex-ander 2W / 0L / 0D View Games
possessedcarcass 1W / 1L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 153 205 572

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 168W / 191L / 24D 171W / 189L / 16D 62.8

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 78 39 38 1 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 66 31 32 3 47.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 48 22 26 0 45.8%
Queens Pawn Opening 40 14 19 7 35.0%
Mieses Opening 33 12 18 3 36.4%
Scandinavian Defense 30 15 14 1 50.0%
Modern Defense with 26 12 9 5 46.1%
Alekhines Defense 24 14 9 1 58.3%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 19 9 10 0 47.4%
Bishops Opening 16 6 8 2 37.5%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Modern Defense with 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Polish Opening 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
English Opening Anglo Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Mieses Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Slav Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense Normal Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 4 1 2 1 25.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Gambit 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Bishops Opening 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Reti Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Undefined 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Saragossa Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense Scandinavian Bogoljubov Berlin Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 0
Losing 9 1
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