Profile Summary: Halez4
Meet Halez4, a chess enthusiast whose journey feels like an epic chess novel with a dash of comedy and a whole lot of determination. Starting out with a rapid rating just above the 600 mark in early 2024, Halez4 has rapidly catapulted their rating into the 2000+ stratosphere by the end of the year—proof that persistence (and probably some caffeine) pays off.
Rating Rollercoaster & Playing Style
Rated at a peak of 2025 in Rapid, 1644 in Blitz, and 1333 in Bullet, Halez4 shows versatility across all time controls. The heroic climb from a humble 285 up to over 2000 in Rapid is basically the chess version of a Rocky montage. Not all battles are won, but the Longest Winning Streak of 13 games and a tough-as-nails Comeback Rate of 72.29% prove that Halez4 rarely throws in the towel. Though they do have a tilt factor of 16, hey, who doesn’t get a little salty playing 400+ games a month?
Master of Endgames (Mostly)
Halez4 loves endgames—nearly 68% of their games reach this stage. With an average of around 66 moves per win, they play the chess equivalent of a marathon, not a sprint. The slightly higher win rate with Black (56.87%) compared to White (54.34%) hints at a player who’s comfortable turning the tables even when starting second, maybe because surprises and sneaky traps are their favorite brands of chess drama.
Opening Secrets and Tactical Wizardry
While the exact openings are classified “Top Secret” (a nod to mystery and intrigue), Halez4 does dabble in classics like the Ruy Lopez and Sicilian Defense among others. Their blitz win rate hovers nicely above 56%, meaning their tactical awareness is sharp—except when the opponent tries the notorious Sicilian Najdorf Open variation, where they have a spicy 14% win rate. Even grandmasters have their kryptonite.
Signature Moments
Recently, Halez4 delivered a checkmate in a tense rapid game against a 2200+ rated opponent, with precise moves that would make even Magnus blink twice. Not every game ends in glory, of course—the latest losses involve some brutal checkmates and time scrambles, but they come back swinging every time, proving that every defeat is just a setup for a spectacular comeback.
Personality on the Board
Known for rarely resigning early (under 3% early resignations), Halez4 fights for every piece until the bitter end and boasts a respectable knack for turning situations around after losing material. Their best time to wreak havoc? Noon sharp—perfect for lunch breaks or making coworkers wonder if they’re sneaking in some high-stakes chess instead of just scrolling through emails.
In short, Halez4 is your friendly neighborhood gladiator of the 64 squares: relentless, witty (if chess could be witty), and steadily ascending the ranks with a mix of grit, grin, and gambits galore.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| flavien67 | 20W / 15L / 4D | View Games |
| rostem-e-zal | 6W / 22L / 0D | View Games |
| the_wandering_knight | 2W / 25L / 0D | View Games |
| tacozz69 | 22W / 3L / 1D | View Games |
| nulos82 | 10W / 14L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1333 | 1471 | 1917 | |
| 2024 | 1296 | 1562 | 2025 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 292W / 270L / 9D | 388W / 282L / 19D | 62.8 |
| 2024 | 394W / 268L / 28D | 400W / 268L / 29D | 69.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 646 | 380 | 230 | 36 | 58.8% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Morphy Defense Caro Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1383 | 784 | 561 | 38 | 56.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Indian Game | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Variation | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Kings Indian Defense Orthodox Glek Defense | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Berlin Rio Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Pelikan and Sveshnikov Variations | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Accelerated Dragon Maroczy Bind Formation | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 395 | 192 | 196 | 7 | 48.6% |
| Owens Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Pirc Defense Czech Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Birds Opening Dutch Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense Classical Spassky Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 4 |
| Losing | 16 | 0 |