Hermes462

Hermes462: The Chess Journeyman

Meet Hermes462, a tenacious chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares resembles a rollercoaster ride fueled by both brilliance and bouts of humility. Known online as ethan_da_1, this player has danced with victory and tasted defeat in equal measure—because what's chess without a little drama?

Rating Odyssey

Hermes462’s peak chess prowess shines brightest in the blitz arena, where a soaring 1361 rating reached in early 2023 marks a personal summit. Rapid games brought a close second with a top rating of 1239, while bullet and daily formats hold respectable ceilings at 1210 and 914 respectively.

Play Style & Stats

A player who embraces complexity, Hermes462 tends to average about 61 moves to win—a testament to grinding through tough battles rather than quick knockouts. Their endgame appetite is significant (played in over half their games), and with a comeback rate north of 73%, this is a competitor who refuses to surrender easily.

Expect some early resignations too (~13%), perhaps an internal "I’m saving time for the next game" policy. Playing with White yields a slightly better fortune (47% win rate) compared to Black (42%), so Hermes462 might just enjoy the first move's bragging rights.

Favorite Openings

Hermes462 favors classical and solid grounds, frequently deploying the Italian Game and the King’s Pawn Opening (Kings Knight Variation). The Italian Game is their sweet spot, boasting a decent winning percentage hovering around 57% in bullet games and a strong 59% in rapid with the Knight Attack variation. Defenses like the Scandinavian and French pepper their repertoire, though with mixed results—chess is a battlefield, after all.

Victories & Challenges

With over 1600 wins spanning bullet, rapid, blitz, and daily battles combined, Hermes462 is no stranger to triumph. Yet, those losses (also in the thousands) serve as reminders that every player is on an eternal quest for improvement. The longest winning streak of 11 games was a bright highlight, but the player also knows the sting of a 24-game losing stretch—chess keeps you humble.

When to Catch Hermes462 In Action

While this warrior battles on all days, Sundays seem a bit luckier with nearly 49% wins, and evenings around 9 PM UTC are prime time to watch some methodical moves unravel. Surprisingly, 9 AM is heralded as the best time of day—perhaps when Hermes462’s coffee-fueled brain is at its sharpest.

Psychological Notes

Despite occasional tilt moments, Hermes462 keeps their cool and even thrives after losing pieces, snagging victories about 41% of the time post-blunder. Timeout wins outnumber resignations in their record—a hint that sometimes, endurance wins over immediate concession.

A Recent Tactical Victory

In a thrilling recent bullet encounter against Llanguis, Hermes462 (as White) showcased tactical flair, seizing a win on time with a clever sequence involving the King’s Pawn Opening, Kings Knight Variation. The game was a whirlwind of exchanges and sharp calculation leading to a victorious finale.

Hermes462 might not be a grandmaster yet, but they embody the spirit of every chess lover: battling hard, learning continuously, and never giving up—even if the rook occasionally decides to throw a tantrum.