Nick Colibneac

Nick Colibneac (aka hahol222)

Meet Nick Colibneac, the rapid-fire strategist who takes "rapid" quite literally—with a peak rapid rating soaring up to 762 in early 2025, Nick is a force to be reckoned with on the virtual chessboard. Nick's preferred battlefield? The rapid time control, where he’s logged over 2,000 games, charming opponents with a mix of aggressive tactics and resilient comebacks.

A true student of openings, Nick favors the classic King's Pawn Opening, employing it in nearly 700 games with a respectable 50% win rate—not bad for a daring player who isn't afraid to test the waters. He's also refined his craft in the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, clinching victories in over half his matches there.

Playing Style & Personality

Nick's style is a beautiful blend of patience and aggression. With an average of about 59 moves per win, he’s no sprinter but rather a marathoner who savors the slow burn of a well-played game. His knack for comebacks is notable too: nearly 51% of his wins come after being at a disadvantage—proof that he never throws in the towel early. But beware: his tilt factor sits at a solid 10, so his opponents should stay sharp when pushing him to his limits!

While opponents might catch him occasionally (his longest losing and winning streaks both hit 10), Nick’s resilience shines through time and again. He resigns early in roughly 9% of games, expertly recognizing when to conserve energy for the next battle.

Signature Wins and Memorable Moments

Nick’s recent winning spree features a dazzling checkmate against lou01ren and a graceful victory by resignation over solo_60. His games often sport flashy queen maneuvers, cheeky sacrifices, and well-timed counters that leave spectators asking, "Wait, where did he find that move?"

Despite his chess bravado, Nick keeps his sense of humor intact—after all, mastering the board and cracking a smile simultaneously is the true mark of a grandmaster in spirit.

Fun Facts

• His most successful day? Sunday, with a win rate edging just over 50%.
• Nick’s best hour to play is 11:00 AM—perhaps fueled by a strong morning coffee and a quick puzzle or two.
• He's undefeated against some recurring opponents like solo_60 and castlingbb, proving consistency is his middle name.

Most Recent Victory Highlights

1. e4 e5
2. Qh5 Qf6
3. d3 g6
4. Qf3 h5
5. Nc3 Bc5
6. Nd5 Qxf3
7. Nxf3 Bd6
...
38. Bxd7 Bxd7 1-0
  

In this elegant rapid duel, Nick demonstrated tactical prowess by chipping away at his opponent’s defenses until resignation was the only option.