חייקה פלד - The Rapid Rook Maestro
Meet חייקה פלד, a chess enthusiast who proves that rapid chess is where the magic happens! Starting the year with a modest rating around 214 in Rapid, חייקה catapulted their way to a peak rating of 501 in May 2025, a meteoric rise that would make even Magnus pause for a breath.
Preferred time control? Rapid, of course! With over 193 Rapid games played and a solid record of 102 wins, 77 losses, and 14 draws, חייקה is a fierce competitor who never backs down from a tactical tussle. Blitz and Daily chess also see their action, but let's be honest – rapid is where חייקה shines brightest.
Opening choices reveal a player who likes to keep opponents guessing: Favorites include the King's Pawn Opening (27 games, 52% wins) and the delightfully sneaky Van t Kruijs Opening where חייקה holds an impressive 75% win rate. Queens’ Pawn Opening fans beware—חייקה wields a 67% win rate here, showcasing a knack for positioning and pressure.
Off the board, חייקה's style is a fascinating blend of patience and aggression. The average moves per win hover around 43, but be prepared for games stretching up to 60 moves in tough losses. Early resignations are rare (just 5%), because giving up is not in חייקה's vocab, especially with a resilient comeback rate of nearly 60%!
Time-wise, the 5 AM slot seems to be חייקה's secret weapon – boasting a 100% win rate in that early hour. Perhaps coffee fuels those sharp moves? Or maybe the ghosts of grandmasters past are whispering their wisdom in the dawn light — either way, opponents should stay vigilant!
Notable rivalries? חייקה obliterates kerem1306 and athirakajan with a flawless 100% win record, while others like nickevs and paranoidandy958 have managed to snag a win or two off חייקה, keeping the thrill alive.
Most Memorable Recent Victory
In a dazzling game against kerem1306 on June 8, 2025, חייקה flexed impressive knight and rook maneuvers leading to a resignation victory after 33 moves. Their wizardry in the Vienna Game Anderssen Defense dazzled the crowd and sent the opponent packing early!
Final position highlights a triumphant Ra1 and persistent pawns marching forward.
Warning: Playing חייקה should come with a strategy and maybe a stress ball. They win with style and occasionally a cheeky knight fork or two!
Fun Fact
Despite a serious chess career, חייקה once tried opening with h4 18 times in 2025 — proving there’s always room for a bit of flair and unpredictability.