Meet haiwiki: The Daily Chess Duelist
Since first stepping onto the digital chessboard in 2018, haiwiki has carved out a niche as a persistent and versatile opponent in the world of online chess. Did we mention they’re a blitz enthusiast with a flair for the Vienna Game and the Sicilian Defense? Yeah, that’s their jam.
Rating Journey:
- Peak Blitz Rating: 1192 (November 2018) — The meteoric rise of a speed demon who’s not afraid to risk losing on time when the board calls for swift decisions.
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1484 (May 2024) — Proving once and for all that patience pays off, especially with a queen hunting like a pro.
- Peak Daily Rating: 1337 (May 2025) — Yes, these are the daily games where most of the magic (and the actual deep thinking) happens.
- Peak Bullet Rating: 1014 (December 2023) — Fast and furious, with a respectable score in the lightning-quick game format.
Playing Style Highlights:
- Average Moves Per Win: 52 — It’s a tactical tango, not a quick tap dance.
- Avg First Capture Move: Around 6th move — Usually not shy to start the fireworks early.
- Endgame Frequency: 57.29% — Clearly has an eye for the long game and the sweet spot where pawns become queens.
- Tilts a little: 13 — But who doesn’t? The true sign of a passionate competitor.
- Comback Rate: Almost 79% — Ever the comeback kid, haiwiki doesn’t throw in the towel easily.
Opening Repertoire: The Classics and Guilty Pleasures
Playing the Vienna Game and its trusty Max Lange Vienna Gambit is a favorite, with a win rate hovering around 60% in blitz battles. Against Sicilian skeptics, haiwiki’s record is more balanced but no less.
Current Streaks:
- Longest Winning Streak: 11 — That’s a whole football team of wins in a row!
- Longest Losing Streak: 13 — Reminds us humans, even chess players like haiwiki, can have a rough week.
- Current Losing Streak: 1 — Hey, everyone needs a breather!
Recent Battles
Just recently, haiwiki showcased their checkmate artistry three times in a row on the 3rd of June, 2025, proving once again that the daily format is their kingdom:
- Victorious with an elegant Qa7# finish — knight and queen playing tag, anyone?
- Delivered a "checkmate" surprise using the dynamic Smith-Morra Gambit — no prayer for the opponents!
- Concluded a brilliant game with a classic Nc5# — the knight’s final hop to glory.
Personality Quirks & Trivia:
- Loves blitz but holds a soft spot for daily games — patience is a virtue, even for a blitz junkie.
- Strategies include an aggressive pawn march but don't expect them to fold early. Their early resignation rate is a meager 0.95%
- Prefers to play in the late afternoon and evening, where the win rate peaks comfortably around 50%.
- Facing opponents like ermadent and mikeashkar9 multiple times, showing a knack for rivalry and persistence.
With a broad opening repertoire, a mix of steady growth, and a tendency to keep the psychological pressure on the opponent, haiwiki embodies the fierce and sometimes quirky spirit of online chess.