Hakanant: The Late-Night Climbing Machine
The Long Climb
Hakanant entered the online chess scene in 2020 with modest Blitz results and a clear appetite for battle. Rather than staying forever in the lower brackets, Hakanant kept showing up, playing hundreds of games, and methodically turning weaknesses into weapons. By September 2026, Hakanant had reached 2738 (2026-10-09) 2701, a rise that almost looks like a typo if you do not watch it happen.
The chart tells the story better than any summary: steady improvement, a massive surge through 2024 and 2025, and then a push to elite territory in 2026.
Repertoire Built on Classics
Hakanant's opening choices are mostly sharp, sound, and highly practical. With White, the Caro-Kann Defense has been a points machine, especially the Classical Variation, which produced a perfect 4-0 record in Rapid play. The French Defense: Burn Variation also shows up frequently and reliably scores above 50 percent. The Sicilian Defense is a constant companion, from the Alapin to the Najdorf, and Hakanant is happy to accept double-edged positions when the clock is ticking.
As Black, the repertoire turns defensive and tricky. The Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation and the East Indian Defense have been tested many times, and Hakanant enjoys counterattacking lines like the Amazon Attack Siberian Attack. The opening chart below gives a quick look at where the wins come from.
Rivals and Recurring Battles
Every online athlete has a shadow, and for Hakanant that shadow is Gemci. The two have faced off 14 times in Blitz, with the series locked at 7 wins each. A tougher test comes from bruadar, who has the edge at 8 wins to 4. Other frequent rivals such as Volkan Yirik, beshoy_king, and FM Roel Abelgas have helped Hakanant stay sharp under pressure.
Marathon Stamina and Night Owl Habits
Hakanant does not win by rushing. Average decisive battles stretch beyond 70 moves, and endgames appear in around three quarters of all games. The comeback rate is a ridiculous 84.6 percent, so an early mistake rarely signals the end. When the streak machine gets going, it is dangerous: Hakanant once won 17 games in a row.
Naturally, the best time to play is 03:00. Whether that is because the internet is quieter or because the mind finally wakes up at midnight, the numbers do not lie. A player who can grind a Caro-Kann endgame while most rivals are asleep is a special kind of chess monster.
What's Next
Hakanant's rapid play is almost unfair, with a record of 58 wins, 6 losses, and 5 draws. Bullet also crosses 2500. The story is clearly still being written. If the past few years are any guide, the next chapter will involve more sleepless nights, more long endgames, and more rivals learning to fear the 3 a.m. grind.