Meet handsope, a chess player whose journey through the 64 squares is as roller-coaster as it is relentless. Starting off with a blitz rating that once did a nosedive from 628 to 220 back in early 2024, handsope has steadily clawed back — proving resilience is more than just a buzzword! These days, their blitz rating hovers around the mid-400s, with rapid speeds pushing well above 600 and bullet games daringly practiced albeit with mixed results.
Playing Style & Strengths
A tactician with patience, handsope thrives in endgames, engaging in battles that last an average of nearly 60 moves on wins and even more on losses. While they sometimes throw in the towel early (about 6.5% early resignations — we’ve all been there), their comeback rate is a whopping 70.5%, making every lost piece an opportunity to prove their grit.
Notably, handsope’s "Best Time of Day to Play" is 9 PM sharp — so if you want a challenge, that’s when they’re ready to rumble. White or black, the win rates are neck and neck (48.25% vs 47.11%), reflecting a balanced comfort on both sides of the board. Also, the player keeps their cool better than most, with a tilt factor of only 8 — minor hiccups won’t break this fortress!
Opening Preferences & Performance
Opening the game with a King’s Pawn or Bishop’s Opening is handsope’s bread and butter, especially shining in the Bishops Opening Berlin Defense with a sparkling 61.76% win rate. The Scandinavian Defense also gets a spotlight, featuring in their latest decisive blitz victory by checkmate in a fierce tactical scrap, sealing the game in less than 31 moves.
Handsope isn’t shy of mixing things up: the Philidor Defense and Vienna Game also pepper their repertoire, showing both classical knowledge and a pinch of adventurous spirit.
Recent Battles
Their most recent notable triumph was a swift and ruthless checkmate victory employing the Scandinavian Defense (Mieses-Kotrc Variation), outmaneuvering opponent “iqbaldzzzzzzzzzz” in a rapid-fire blitz showdown. A masterclass in precision and timing, this win encapsulates handsope’s knack for turning pressure into poetic victory.
Of course, no tale is complete without adversity. A loss to "GreeneVardimanBlack" on time serves as a reminder that even the sharpest minds need a watchful eye on the clock — a lesson for all blitz devotees.
Quirks & Trivia
Longest Winning Streak: 9 games (talk about a hot streak!)
Longest Losing Streak: 8 games (because every hero has their dark days)
Favorite days to catch them playing? Monday and Saturday show slightly better winning vibes.
Win rates are higher against lower-rated opponents (unsurprisingly), but they’re not easily bullied: nearly half the games against equal opponents end in victory.
Whether you’re a chess enthusiast or a casual observer, handsope’s journey through tactical skirmishes, strategic endgames, and occasional blunders reminds us all why chess isn’t just a game — it’s a dance of minds, determination, and just a bit of luck.
