Ghislain Haese

Ghislain Haese (aka Ghitoune)

Meet Ghislain Haese, a chess adventurer whose journey on the 64 squares is as colorful as his fluctuating ratings! While Ghislain may not yet be storming Grandmaster ranks, his peak rapid rating of 960 and blitz rating of 422 showcase a player determined to defy the odds and keep improving—one checkmate (and occasional check) at a time.

Playing Style and Highlights

Ghislain’s style is a mixed bag of daring openings and resilient endgames. In rapid chess, he prefers the King's Pawn Opening, where he boasts a healthy 67% win rate—a solid evidence that he knows how to open with a bang. Not afraid of the underdog role, his performance with the French Defense and the Scandinavian Defense is quite respectable, each around 50-67% wins. On the blitz front, his arsenal includes hits from the Four Knights Game Italian Variation and the Queen’s Gambit Declined Chigorin Defense, striking with 100% success in short bursts—proof that Ghitoune can really bite when the clock is ticking.

Stats That Tell the Tale

• Rapid record: 56 wins, 66 losses, 5 draws
• Blitz record: 7 wins, 8 losses, 0 draws
• Longest winning streak: 5 games (because streaks matter)
• Longest losing streak: 8 games (the kind every player hates, but learns from)
• Average moves per win: 43.3; per loss: 59.8 — shows Ghislain fights even in defeats!
• Comeback Rate: 76% — when down a piece, Ghitoune’s not throwing in the towel just yet.

The Psychological Warrior

Ghislain has a tilt factor of 8 — slightly above the ideal zen master level — but hey, who doesn’t get a little spicy in the heat of battle? His best time to strike is around 9 PM, when the mind is sharp, the coffee is still fresh (hopefully), and the opponent might be a little tired.

Memorable Moments

One of Ghitoune’s recent crowning achievements includes a swift victory by checkmate against fusselwarrior, wrapping up an intense King's Pawn opening battle in just 19 moves. Precision and patience combined!

Of course, even our brave Ghislain faces setbacks. Not every opening survives the storm—for example, a loss via checkmate against ttwojastara16 in a King's Pawn King's Knight Variation reminds us all that the chessboard has its own sense of humor.

Opponent Chronicles

Among familiar foe lists, Ghislain has tangled most with arnaud_29 (13 games, 38% win rate) and clemgrvz (5 games, 80% win rate). Whether it’s friend or rival, every encounter sharpens his game and thickens his chess tale.

Why Follow Ghislain?

Because Ghitoune embodies the spirit of every chess player who battles tirelessly, learns from losses, celebrates small victories, and keeps that chess flame alive — all while sprinkling a little fun in the mix. Whether in rapid or blitz, expect surprises, bold openings, and a relentless fight until the last move.

So, if you ever find yourself facing Ghitoune, prepare for a rollercoaster of tactics, some cheeky sacrifices, and a fighting spirit that refuses to quit!