Henry Leyva: The Chess Biologist
Henry Leyva, sometimes known by the moniker elinglesito when his gender is ambiguous, is a fascinating specimen in the grand chess ecosystem. Like a cell evolving through generations, his chess career has undergone remarkable mutations—each game a new experiment in survival and adaptation.
Starting in the Rapid arena with ratings that fluctuated like the delicate balance of a living organism’s internal chemistry, Henry quickly showcased his knack for adapting to ever-changing conditions. Whether blitzing through high-speed encounters or engaging in the rapid-fire pulse of bullet games, his performance tells a story of exponential growth and strategic evolution.
His tactical awareness is nothing short of a genetic marvel. With a comeback rate soaring at over 75%, it’s as if his chess DNA is programmed to reverse detrimental mutations—a cellular regeneration that turns setbacks into opportunities for a catalytic counterattack. Even when a critical piece is sacrificed, his win rate after a material loss remains an astonishing 100%, proving that sometimes, you need to shed old molecules to make new, resilient ones.
Henry's style is as nuanced as the inner workings of a living cell. With an endgame frequency reflecting the meticulous final stages of a cell division, his average moves per win and loss paint a picture of a player who meticulously cultivates both offense and defense. His tilt factor stays impressively low, ensuring that his mental metabolism never overheats—even under intense pressure.
Much like the intricate dance of biology, Henry Leyva’s chess journey is a study in adaptation and evolution. In every game, every strategic mutation, he embodies the essence of life itself: dynamic, resilient, and forever adapting. Embrace the wonder of his career—a true testimony that in the grand biology of chess, survival of the fittest is written move by move.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| wel3 | 10W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| mesbahfaisal | 3W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
| Nasr Yossri | 6W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| masidlak_2017 | 4W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| puzlmaker | 1W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 973 | 1129 | ||
| 2024 | 998 | 1226 | ||
| 2023 | 835 | 904 | 1107 | |
| 2022 | 967 | 1245 | ||
| 2021 | 1246 | 1209 | 1276 | |
| 2020 | 1277 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 216W / 236L / 14D | 225W / 219L / 13D | 69.0 |
| 2024 | 422W / 410L / 22D | 422W / 399L / 26D | 66.0 |
| 2023 | 529W / 573L / 28D | 567W / 552L / 24D | 63.9 |
| 2022 | 56W / 68L / 1D | 57W / 64L / 4D | 63.0 |
| 2021 | 28W / 28L / 4D | 24W / 33L / 3D | 71.4 |
| 2020 | 15W / 10L / 0D | 13W / 15L / 1D | 69.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 127 | 66 | 57 | 4 | 52.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 108 | 52 | 51 | 5 | 48.1% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 46 | 21 | 23 | 2 | 45.6% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 44 | 19 | 20 | 5 | 43.2% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 34 | 12 | 20 | 2 | 35.3% |
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 30 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 43.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 24 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 23 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 43.5% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 21 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 52.4% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 19 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 31.6% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Opening | 85 | 40 | 43 | 2 | 47.1% |
| Philidor Defense | 81 | 53 | 27 | 1 | 65.4% |
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 42 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 36 | 9 | 26 | 1 | 25.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 33 | 15 | 18 | 0 | 45.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 29 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 48.3% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 28 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 60.7% |
| English Opening | 23 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 30.4% |
| Pirc Defense | 23 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 52.2% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 22 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 45.5% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 663 | 363 | 280 | 20 | 54.8% |
| Bishops Opening | 493 | 263 | 221 | 9 | 53.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 200 | 97 | 98 | 5 | 48.5% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 200 | 82 | 114 | 4 | 41.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 193 | 90 | 99 | 4 | 46.6% |
| Top Secret | 187 | 90 | 92 | 5 | 48.1% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 174 | 93 | 75 | 6 | 53.5% |
| Pirc Defense | 99 | 44 | 53 | 2 | 44.4% |
| English Opening | 95 | 46 | 48 | 1 | 48.4% |
| Vienna Game | 87 | 45 | 41 | 1 | 51.7% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 0 |
| Losing | 11 | 3 |