Hachiko90: The Sicilian Loyalist of the Blitz Board
Overview
Hachiko90 is a blitz specialist whose name suits their chess personality: loyal, persistent, and always waiting at the board for the next game. The preferred time control is Blitz, and the numbers show a player who truly lives there. With a peak Blitz rating of 2778 (2026-09-21), Hachiko90 has climbed from the low 1600s in late 2021 to the 2700s by September 2026. Along the way they have played thousands of games, with a near even lifetime record that reflects a willingness to face anyone.
Opening Repertoire
If you want to understand Hachiko90, start with the Sicilian Defense. As Black, Hachiko90 plays the Najdorf Variation more than any other opening, racking up 447 Blitz games with a 50.11% win rate. The Caro-Kann Defense is another reliable companion, while the Closed Sicilian and Scheveningen also show up often. With White, 1.e4 is the go-to move, though in bullet games Hachiko90 sometimes switches to the Nimzo-Larsen Attack with 1.b3. The repertoire is deep, but the loyalty to the Sicilian family never fades.
Marathon Rivalries
Hachiko90 is no stranger to long rivalries. The most played opponent is hydroplasmaexitol with 130 meetings, followed closely by x-6151279307 with 129. Against x-6151279307, Hachiko90 has a strong 79 wins. They are also perfect against itayostrov, winning all 13 games. Not every rivalry is so friendly: Eshwant Singh leads their series 10 to 2. The 13 game winning streak and 13 game losing streak show that Hachiko90 plays with full emotion and never stops pushing.
Playing Style
Hachiko90 likes long fights. The average winning game lasts around 78 moves, and endgames appear in nearly 79% of their games. They deliver the first check in 52.23% of games, which often leads to a win. Their comeback rate is a remarkable 90.58%, so losing a piece is never the end of the story. Want to catch Hachiko90 at their best? Friday is the strongest day, with a 48.26% win rate, and the best time to play is around 3 a.m. A true night owl of the Blitz board.