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Matthew Pontrelli

Username: haha9229

Playing Since: 2015-03-05 (Active)

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Daily: 1134
14W / 12L / 3D
Rapid: 864
5W / 5L / 2D
Blitz: 1494
6761W / 6642L / 686D
Bullet: 1166
1W / 1L / 0D

Haha9229 – A Chess Journey of Resilience and Growth

Since making his mark in the chess world in 2015, haha9229 has steadily built a reputation as a determined and resourceful competitor. From his early days achieving a daily rating of 1382 to his evolving prowess in blitz – where his rating climbed to an impressive 1479 by 2025 – his progress reflects a constant drive to improve and master multiple time controls.

A Balancing Act of Tactics and Endurance

Whether facing the measured pace of daily games or the rapid-fire intensity of blitz battles, haha9229’s style is defined by a blend of tactical vigilance and an unyielding fighting spirit. His endgame frequency stands at nearly 70%, and his average win comes after approximately 71 moves – a testament to his willingness to engage in long, strategic battles. His record is further highlighted by a remarkable comeback rate of over 84% and an astounding ability to convert disadvantageous positions (even after losing material) into wins.

Strategic Preparation and Psychological Fortitude

Beyond raw tactics and calculation, haha9229 is known for his psychological resilience at the board. With a modest tilt factor and only a small difference between his performances in rated versus casual play, he demonstrates an ability to remain calm under pressure. His opening repertoire is diverse and well-prepared, with performance in several lines reaching a 100% win rate in select systems – evidence of a well-rounded and studious approach.

Timing and Trends

Timing is a subtle art in chess, and his win rates by day and hour show a nuanced approach to pacing his play. Whether it’s on a Monday or Thursday, or during a mid-morning game when his win rate peaks above 52%, haha9229 has shown he can adapt his performance to different moments, making the most of his energy and focus.

On a Winning Streak

Not one to rest on his laurels, haha9229 enjoys moments of momentum with a longest winning streak of 10 games—and a current streak of 3 wins that keeps his competitive edge sharp. Each game adds to his rich record of thousands of blitz battles and countless daily challenges, proving that perseverance and learning from every encounter are key to his continued evolution as a chess player.

Overall, haha9229 combines diligent preparation, tactical awareness, and psychological balance to fight on every board he encounters. His journey is a shining example of how consistent effort, deep study, and a never-say-die attitude can propel a player to new heights in the world of chess.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
josebcr 0W / 1L / 0D
slooon 0W / 1L / 0D
carlosraulfer 0W / 1L / 0D
gg_acevedo 0W / 1L / 0D
korallin 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
bowenhuo 0W / 10L / 0D
hashdaddy 6W / 1L / 1D
todcri 5W / 2L / 0D
pattplus 6W / 0L / 0D
rumpelstlizchen 3W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1449 864
2024 1166 1408
2023 1396
2022 998 1309
2021 1253 1058 1265
2020 1257 1182
2019 1125 1265
2016 1072
2015 1055 1382
Rating by Year2015201620192020202120222023202420251449864YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 182W / 174L / 15D 180W / 182L / 16D 71.7
2024 223W / 229L / 18D 237W / 221L / 15D 69.4
2023 716W / 619L / 74D 627W / 710L / 77D 70.1
2022 660W / 596L / 76D 607W / 654L / 70D 70.2
2021 702W / 700L / 69D 692W / 691L / 78D 68.0
2020 572W / 545L / 48D 560W / 557L / 46D 69.2
2019 215W / 157L / 26D 179W / 199L / 23D 64.6
2016 2W / 1L / 0D 3W / 1L / 0D 55.6
2015 3W / 6L / 0D 1W / 5L / 1D 49.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 11545 5531 5439 575 47.9%
Top Secret 1237 605 578 54 48.9%
Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening 32 16 15 1 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 28 12 16 0 42.9%
Bishops Opening 24 12 11 1 50.0%
Italian Game 23 10 9 4 43.5%
Caro Kann Defense 18 11 5 2 61.1%
Italian Game Hungarian Defense 17 11 5 1 64.7%
Philidor Defense 17 8 9 0 47.1%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 17 10 6 1 58.8%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 12 6 4 2 50.0%
Caro Kann Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 39 16 19 4 41.0%
Top Secret 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 0
Losing 13 4