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Hailey Liao

Username: haileyliao

Playing Since: 2021-05-11 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 929
477W / 451L / 25D
Blitz: 656
470W / 454L / 16D
Bullet: 587
2W / 1L / 0D

Hailey Liao: The Calculating Conqueror of the 64 Squares

Meet Hailey Liao, an intrepid chess adventurer whose journey through pawns and queens is nothing short of epic. With a peak rapid rating soaring to an impressive 1049 (courtesy of 2023's daring escapades) and a blitz maximum pushing the boundaries at 712, Hailey doesn't just play chess; they wage war on the board with a clever blend of grit and grace.

Style & Strategy

Hailey’s playing style can best be described as a delightful mix between patience and tactical fireworks. Sitting through an average of over 56 moves per win, this player clearly enjoys a good marathon battle before delivering that final knockout punch. Early resignations are rare (6.48%), mostly reserved for those truly devastating blunders or the occasional overconfident mouse slip.

White or black pieces, it hardly matters—Hailey modestly maintains a near-equal win rate on both sides (~50%). Nevertheless, when it comes to openings, the Caro-Kann Defense seems to be Hailey's trusty steed, boasting a delightful win rate of nearly 57% in blitz, alongside formidable performances in the Queen's Gambit Accepted, a classic battleground where Hailey shines with over 64% victories.

Tactical Brilliance & Comebacks

Not one to shy away from adversity, Hailey showcases a staggering 77.77% comeback rate after setbacks—a true phoenix rising from the ashes of losing pieces. Their penchant for clutch plays after losing material is evidenced by a solid 47.82% win rate, reminding us that all hope is not lost until the game is actually lost.

Victories, Defeats & Rivals

With well over 900 games fought in the blitz and rapid arenas, Hailey sports a respectable record of nearly 930 wins against a sea of opponents. Some adversaries have been particularly kind, for example, the undefeated marlyn216, against whom Hailey holds a perfect 100% win rate. Others, like inappropriateuser24387, remain slippery foes, teaching Hailey humility with zero wins so far.

The Human Behind the Handle "haileyliao"

When not plotting their next board domination, Hailey shows a quirky love for morning challenges (10 AM is prime time!) and seems to possess an unusual affinity for early morning blitz blitzkrieg sessions, where their win rate peaks nicely around 100% at 10 AM and 10 AM-related hours—perhaps fueled by caffeine and pure instinct.

Known among peers for blazing long winning streaks (up to 26 games!), Hailey has also faced their fair share of tough times with losing streaks as long as 11 games, proving chess is as humbling as it is exhilarating.

Memorable Matches

Authentic and relentless, Hailey's recent battles encapsulate their strategic depth. From a victorious game against marlyn216 where elegant exchanges led to resignation at move 36, to cutting down opponents with swift checkmates, Hailey’s games are a chess lover's delight. Losses happen too, but even those games show the spirit of a fighter, learning and evolving every move.

Final Thoughts

Whether you cheer for the underdog or the crafty strategist, Hailey Liao represents the heart of chess competition: passion, resilience, and a touch of humor. So if you ever meet haileyliao online, expect fierce battles, beautiful games, and perhaps a cheeky surprise or two along the way!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
yuri_taraxzcenko 1W / 0L / 0D
pragdesh 0W / 1L / 0D
rameshinba 0W / 1L / 0D
haidaralih 0W / 1L / 0D
flagovsky 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
redoktob3r 15W / 5L / 1D
dietrichschaefer 20W / 0L / 0D
gwibulum 5W / 1L / 3D
kingmasteritaly 3W / 3L / 0D
mansamusa420 2W / 4L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 571
2024 574 929
2023 587 610 957
2022 862
Rating by Year2022202320242025957571YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 55W / 35L / 2D 47W / 46L / 0D 51.7
2024 70W / 80L / 5D 82W / 66L / 4D 53.3
2023 264W / 255L / 16D 257W / 248L / 9D 52.6
2022 90W / 77L / 4D 83W / 88L / 2D 49.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro Kann Defense 150 78 71 1 52.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 95 47 44 4 49.5%
Kings Pawn Opening 63 27 33 3 42.9%
Caro Kann Defense Advance Botvinnik Carls Defense 48 20 25 3 41.7%
Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation 38 27 10 1 71.0%
Englund Gambit 26 10 16 0 38.5%
Indian Game 24 7 16 1 29.2%
Queens Gambit Accepted Old Variation 24 13 11 0 54.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 23 13 9 1 56.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 23 11 11 1 47.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro Kann Defense Euwe Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Gambit Declined 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Gambit Declined Marshall Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 26 1
Losing 11 0