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fhaxs Montuya

Username: fhaxs

Playing Since: 2024-05-25 (Active)

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Rapid: 1300
2148W / 2139L / 361D

Profile Summary: fhaxs Montuya

Meet fhaxs Montuya, a rapid chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares resembles an adventurous rollercoaster ride rather than a serene cruise. Rising from a humble beginning with a rating just shy of 600 in early 2024, fhaxs soared to a peak rapid rating of 1334 by March 2025 – a rapid (pun intended) improvement that any chess fan would applaud.

Known to indulge heavily in the English Opening and its many variations, fhaxs can often be found mixing the Reversed Sicilian and the Old Benoni Defense like a cocktail of strategic wizardry – sometimes shaken, sometimes stirred, but always entertaining. Their favorite battlegrounds include the English Opening Reversed Sicilian Variation where they boast a near 49% win rate, proving that sneaking up on your opponent from unexpected angles is a specialty.

Statistically speaking, fhaxs is an eternal optimist in the face of adversity. With an impressive comeback rate above 81%, this player refuses to quit even after losing a piece - clearly practicing the motto, "Never say die... or resign early!" However, early resignation is occasionally tempting, judging by a 6.15% early resignation rate – a reminder that even heroes have their weak moments.

When it comes to their battle rhythm, expect fhaxs to shine brightest around 6 PM, with a stellar almost 60% win rate at that hour. They perform their best after sundown, probably fueled by caffeine, good vibes, or simply the thrill of checkmating opponents before bedtime.

With a near-even win-loss-draw record of 1533-1528-269 in rapid games, fhaxs is the classic underdog with a fighting spirit. This player does especially well against supposedly weaker opponents (72.78% win rate) yet faces the harsher reality of struggle (70.96% losses) when stepping up a notch. Win streaks have lasted as high as 9 games, but the pressure is real with longest losing streaks peaking at 10 - a testament that fhaxs knows both the agony and ecstasy of competitive chess.

The recent games tell a story of gritty determination and no shortage of drama: a neat win by resignation against tiderek, an audacious victory over zam_2 featuring tactical finesse in the English Opening, and a resilient escape by forfeit from shan931. The occasional defeats, including a brutal checkmate from mojo_2001, serve as reminders that even the strongest have their kryptonite.

If you seek a player who combines steady progress, strategic depth, and a pinch of unpredictability (sometimes bordering on hilarious blunders), fhaxs Montuya is your go-to grandmaster-in-the-making. Keep an eye out for their next explosive English Opening gambit—and maybe suggest a coffee break at 6 PM sharp!

Chess is a battlefield, and fhaxs fights on with a smile, a plan, and plenty of surprises up their sleeve.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
emperor0803 0W / 1L / 0D
loms55 0W / 1L / 0D
atharvchadha 0W / 1L / 0D
aliphiloicht 2W / 0L / 0D
svarlg 0W / 0L / 1D
Most Played Opponents
axaloquendero 14W / 16L / 3D
niazlogo 8W / 10L / 1D
bercalero 7W / 8L / 0D
Kayode Akinsanya 7W / 6L / 1D
bubator 4W / 9L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1260
2024 1198
Rating by Year2024202512601198YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 491W / 497L / 83D 493W / 496L / 85D 82.8
2024 341W / 322L / 60D 327W / 335L / 61D 76.3

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
English Opening Reversed Sicilian Variation 206 99 90 17 48.1%
Old Benoni Defense 189 96 78 15 50.8%
English Opening Two Knights Variation 186 90 82 14 48.4%
Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation 157 76 67 14 48.4%
English Opening Anglo Scandinavian Defense 128 59 58 11 46.1%
English Opening Kings English Variation 105 49 52 4 46.7%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 102 51 44 7 50.0%
English Opening Anglo Indian Queens Knight Variation 90 38 44 8 42.2%
English Opening 86 32 42 12 37.2%
Sicilian Defense 85 39 35 11 45.9%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 10 3