Habib Keser — The Gambit Gladiator
Meet Habib Keser, a chess warrior whose journey through the 64 squares resembles an epic saga of daring attacks, brave sacrifices, and the occasional “Oops, I blundered” moment.
Rating Rollercoaster
Habib's peak rapid rating touched 663 in mid-2022, a high point that sparked whispers in the digital chess taverns. Although his rating has dipped and soared — sometimes faster than a knight on a mission — his rapid battles reveal a gritty competitor who never backs down. On blitz, his top rating was a respectable 235, demonstrating his speed and occasional flair under pressure. And daily chess? He struck a peak rating of 318, reminding us all that patience sometimes wins the day.
Style & Strategy
Known for an adventurous yet occasionally stubborn approach, Habib loves some classic openings like the King's Pawn and Bishop’s Opening, with a win rate nearing 65% in the latter rapid line — not bad for a strategist who might also enjoy keeping opponents guessing with some Alekhine's Defense chaos.
His blitz games reveal a penchant for the Philidor Defense and the Englund Gambit — proving that sometimes throwing caution to the wind leads to glorious victory (or hilarious defeat).
Stat Highlights (Because Numbers Tell Stories)
- Longest Winning Streak: 12 games (a streak that surely made his opponents rethink their life choices)
- Comeback Rate: A fierce 71% — Habib never surrenders without a fight, even when down a piece.
- Favorite Time to Play: The witching hour of 4 AM — clearly, genius really does strike in the wee hours.
- Early Resignation Rate: About 7%, because even Habib knows when to fold 'em (sometimes).
Tactical Quips & Quirks
With an average 36 moves per win, Habib likes to drag his opponents through long, grinding battles, testing their patience as much as their chess acumen. Yet losses tend to linger longer, averaging nearly 50 moves — maybe those are the matches where he's plotting his epic comeback.
Interestingly, his games often end in resignation — winning by overwhelming opponents into surrender — or by checkmate when things line up just right.
Recent Triumph
In a recent rapid encounter, Habib masterfully checkmated his opponent chesyy584 with a dazzling knight-and-queen assault that would make any chess instructor nod approvingly (and maybe take notes).
Head-to-Head and Opponent Chronicles
Habib's record is a tapestry of highs and lows — while some foes like chesyy584 have tasted defeat against him every time, others like ellevaaa have been tougher nuts to crack. But whether winning or losing, every game tells a story of spirited chess combat.
In Summary
Habibkeser is the kind of player who embodies the true spirit of chess: bold, unpredictable, and infinitely curious. When he's not sneaking in games at dawn or experimenting with openings few dare to try, he's busy turning every match into an entertaining spectacle. For fans of quirky, tenacious chess, Habib is definitely a name worth watching — the board is his battlefield, and he's in it to win it... or at least make it interesting!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| viv_ek_369 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| mang_boleh | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| sledzikwin | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| poulpo13 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| bahaasalah1 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| bilgehan012 | 7W / 11L / 0D | |
| mohamedalsuwaidi | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| alexseygaz | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| gpadava | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| maxaxenov | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 151 | 317 | ||
| 2023 | 142 | |||
| 2022 | 207 | 398 | 239 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35W / 30L / 0D | 28W / 33L / 4D | 44.4 |
| 2023 | 1W / 6L / 0D | 9W / 8L / 0D | 51.2 |
| 2022 | 77W / 72L / 1D | 63W / 80L / 5D | 43.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 55 | 30 | 25 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 22 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 45.5% |
| Bishops Opening | 17 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 64.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 29.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 30.8% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 30.0% |
| Alekhines Defense | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Petrovs Defense | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Philidor Defense | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Reti Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Indian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 1 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |