Henry Wong

Henry Wong (aka fosdc)

Henry Wong is a chess player whose journey on the 64 squares feels more like an epic novel than a simple game. Starting with a modest blitz rating hovering in the mid-300s in late 2023, Henry’s swift ascent to a peak blitz rating of 1143 by early 2025 is nothing short of a grandmaster’s fairy tale—albeit with far fewer trophies and a few more blunders.

Playing Style and Strengths

Known for his love of complex endgames, Henry averages about 66 moves per win, showing remarkable patience and tenacity. When he loses, the games tend to stretch even longer, suggesting he's not one to quit easily—except maybe when it comes to his early resignation rate of 1.61%, a surprising low for a player who occasionally battles with the chess gods.

Henry’s comeback rate of nearly 79% is a testament to his fighting spirit, bouncing back after setbacks with gritty tactical play. Although his win rate after losing a piece sits at around 43%, it’s clear that for him, “losing a piece” is just another chapter in his ongoing chess saga.

Favorite Openings

In blitz, Henry’s secret weapon is intriguingly named "Top Secret"—perhaps a mysterious gambit or just his habit of improvising wildly when the clock ticks down. Outside that, the Philidor Defense and the Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense bring him above 55% win rates, proving that classical openings still have a place in his arsenal.

In bullet, his French Defense (Knight Variation) shines brightest with an 80% success rate, while the Scandinavian Defense variations also add a punch to his game.

Notable Stats & Quirks

• Total Blitz Battles: Over 11,000 games with a razor-thin edge—5,328 wins versus 5,237 losses and 677 draws.
• Bullet Experience: Less prolific but still impressive with 74 wins.
• Rapid: Early days, but already getting the hang of it.
• Peak Blitz Rating: An admirable 1143 in March 2025.
• Best time to play: 11:00 AM – the magical hour when Henry’s pieces seem to move faster and his mind clearer.
• Psychological Trait: Tilt Factor of 11 — like most mortals, Henry sometimes loses his cool but usually gets back in the game.

Recent Battles

Henry's recent games are a mix of brilliant victories and heart-stopping losses. In his last win, he celebrated a stylish Sicilian Defense triumph, culminating in a resignation from his opponent after a tactically rich middlegame. Yet, just moments before, a painful checkmate loss reminded him that chess is a rollercoaster — thrilling, humbling, and utterly addictive.

Final Thoughts

Henry Wong is the kind of player who embodies the journey more than just the destination. With a passion for the game that shows in thousands of blitz battles and a strategic mind that's always cooking up surprises, he’s part gladiator, part philosopher of the chessboard. So if you face "fosdc" online, be ready: he might just turn your pieces into a carnival of chaos — or a lesson in patience.