Halloy3838

Profile Summary: Halloy3838

Meet Halloy3838, a spirited chess warrior navigating the battles on the 64 squares with a rating rollercoaster that would make any rollercoaster enthusiast jealous. With a peak rapid rating of 443 achieved in March 2025 and a daily peak at a neat 400, Halloy3838 demonstrates both flashes of brilliance and moments of humbling challenge.

Playing Style & Strengths

Halloy3838 is a strategist with a penchant for the Queen's Pawn Opening - Chigorin Variation, boasting a respectable 58.33% win rate in Rapid games there. Equally at home juggling the dynamics of the Englund Gambit and the classic Petrov's Defense, each at a solid 50% win rate, they mix caution with surprise attacks – often throwing opponents off balance.

Known for endurance, about 56 moves usually separate victory or defeat, indicating patience and stamina in longer duels. However, don't mistake that for passivity; an impressive 59.62% comeback rate shows Halloy3838 rarely throws in the towel prematurely, fighting fiercely even after setbacks.

Psychological Traits & Quirks

With an early resignation rate of nearly 19%, Halloy3838 sometimes admits defeat early—but hey, who wants to drag out a guaranteed loss? Better to save energy for the next game. The tilt factor is low at 6, confirming steadiness under pressure (most of the time).

Interestingly, afternoons are golden hours, especially around 14:00 when the win rate hits a sparkling 75%. Maybe that's when the caffeine kicks in or the muse decides to visit. Conversely, mornings around 6-8 AM seem less friendly, with some zero-win hours suggesting it might be nap time instead of chess time.

Career Highlights & Records

With about 116 rapid games on record resulting in a near-even split of 51 wins and 52 losses alongside 13 draws, and a smaller daily sample reflecting similar balance, Halloy3838 embodies the quintessential everyday chess player: battle-tested and ever-learning.

Notable recent victories include a tense encounter against dass0808 where tactical wit and calm prevailed, winning by resignation after a grueling 43 moves. Defeating qjfwlqdl with the Englund Gambit shows that the gambit isn’t just a bluff — Halloy3838 knows how to wield it well.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 4 games. They can get hot and keep that momentum rolling.
• Longest losing streak: 6 games. Even the best have their off days – or weeks.
• Win rates higher when playing White (44.26%) compared to Black (43.86%), proving that the first move advantage might be just enough to boost confidence.

In a nutshell, Halloy3838 is a resilient and determined chess player who blends strategic openings with gritty comebacks and a pinch of humor. Whether climbing the ranking ladder or battling formidable opponents, this player shows that the journey and the enjoyment of the game often outweigh the final score.