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HandyClover

Playing Since: 2019-09-18 (Active)

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Daily: 1209
2W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 2020
8W / 3L / 3D
Blitz: 2798
3271W / 3302L / 630D
Bullet: 2356
354W / 270L / 41D

HandyClover: The Cunning Clover on the Chessboard

Meet HandyClover, a relentless blitz enthusiast who’s been gracing the digital chess arena since 2019. Initially meandering through the ranks like a chess wanderer, HandyClover’s rating skyrocketed from a humble 929 to a blazing peak of 2546 in May 2025 — a true testament to persistent study and a little bit of chess magic.

Not one to shy away from fast-paced battles, HandyClover has amassed over 1400 wins in blitz alone, alongside nearly a thousand losses and a sprinkle of draws, proving that they embrace victory and defeat with equal zest. In bullet chess, where the clock ticks ruthlessly, HandyClover dazzled with a peak rating of 2285, displaying nerves of steel and lightning-fast reflexes. Daily and rapid chess? They dabble with solid performances, peppering the calm with bursts of brilliance.

HandyClover’s playing style is as clever as their name — boasting an impressive 85% comeback rate when the chips are down, and a knack for grappling through endgames with patience, averaging over 72 moves per victory in the longer grinds. Early resignation? A rare event with a modest 9.5% rate, showing they don’t give up easily.

This player’s opening repertoire is a closely guarded secret — quite literally, as their most played opening is named “Top Secret” with a win rate over 52% across thousands of games. When HandyClover does strike openly, the Sicilian Najdorf often rears its lively head, alongside some deadly Slav defenses that can catch unsuspecting opponents off guard.

As a strategic powerhouse, HandyClover’s preferred time to unleash their chess prowess is 4 PM, where their win rates peak at over 61%. Beware if you face them then — the odds might just be stacked against you. They particularly thrive on Tuesdays and Sundays, delivering their best performances when others might be winding down.

Despite crushing many opponents, HandyClover’s wins sometimes come with a side of humor: with a tilted “Tilt Factor” of 12, they’re as human as anyone, occasionally showing frustration but always bouncing back with style.

Recent Battles

Their latest victory was a thrilling tussle with ZarmacaAa, outlasting on time in a complex middle game battle filled with strategic pushes and tactical finesse. Conversely, HandyClover recently faced defeat against Mirchi_26 by a time-induced checkmate — a reminder that even the best can falter when the clock is a cruel taskmaster.

HandyClover’s chess journey is not just about ratings or wins; it’s about resilience, surprises, and a relentless passion for the game. Whether dueling in lightning-fast bullet rounds or marathon blitz sessions, HandyClover proves that the clover always finds a way to thrive — even if occasionally it needs a bit of luck!


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Overview of your recent blitz play

You’ve shown solid opening knowledge in dynamic lines and good pressure when you seize the initiative. Your chosen setups tend to lead to sharp middlegames where your piece activity can create attractive practical chances in blitz formats.

What you’re doing well

  • Active piece coordination and strong use of open files when the opportunity arises.
  • Comfort with dynamic, attacking ideas in common blitz repertoires such as the Sicilian Najdorf and the King’s Indian flavor, which often put pressure on your opponent early in the game.
  • Good willingness to complicate positions, which can disrupt opponents who are also under time pressure.

Areas to improve

  • Time management: in several games you spent extra time on speculative lines. In blitz, aim to identify the core plan quickly and avoid deep lines unless they clearly improve your position.
  • Endgame conversion: when the middlegame ends with material or positional balance, practice cleanly converting small advantages into a win, especially in rook endgames and minor-piece endings.
  • Threat recognition under pressure: develop a habit of sharpening your initial evaluation on each move by asking “What is my opponent threatening now?” and “What is my best forcing reply?”

Opening trends and practical notes

Your openings show strong results in the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation and King’s Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, with Najdorf offering the strongest win rate among your current choices. This suggests you perform well in sharp, tactical middlegames. Other lines like the Gruenfeld Exchange Variation can be more variable; consider reinforcing typical pawn structures and typical endgames from those lines to improve consistency.

Training plan and drills

  • Week 1: Deepen understanding of the Najdorf plans against common White setups and review 2-3 typical middlegame themes plus related endgames.
  • Week 2: Time-management practice. Play 20 blitz games with a rule to decide quickly on non-critical moves and note at what point you feel time pressure.
  • Week 3: Endgame focus. Study rook endings and simple minor-piece endings that arise from your main openings; practice converting small advantages.
  • Week 4: Review and refine. Identify patterns where you overcommit and craft safer alternative plans; run a 5-game tactical blitz drill focusing on quick prophylaxis and threat recognition.

Next steps and quick tips

Keep focusing on Najdorf practice while adding targeted endgame drills and easy-to-spot plan choices for common middlegame structures. If you’d like, share a recent game PGN for targeted feedback on decision-making and move ordering.

Want a quick reference during sessions? Consider checking HandyClover’s profile here: HandyClover



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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2343 2526 2020 1209
2024 2236 2029
2023 1751 1800 1769 1205
2022 1559 644
2021 1559 1579
2020 1506 1482
2019 929
Rating by Year20192020202120222023202420252526644YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1352W / 1227L / 227D 1188W / 1387L / 242D 81.3
2024 330W / 233L / 40D 305W / 246L / 58D 62.3
2023 13W / 9L / 0D 15W / 0L / 0D 68.9
2022 2W / 8L / 1D 2W / 9L / 2D 78.5
2021 19W / 13L / 0D 21W / 11L / 0D 61.2
2020 88W / 63L / 2D 89W / 61L / 2D 46.1
2019 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 57.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 391 203 160 28 51.9%
Sicilian Defense 317 150 148 19 47.3%
Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation 288 119 133 36 41.3%
King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation 267 130 120 17 48.7%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 216 110 85 21 50.9%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 182 71 98 13 39.0%
Australian Defense 174 79 85 10 45.4%
Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation 163 81 68 14 49.7%
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation 147 57 78 12 38.8%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 138 68 63 7 49.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 57 29 25 3 50.9%
Australian Defense 48 25 21 2 52.1%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 45 26 15 4 57.8%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 41 23 17 1 56.1%
Amar Gambit 31 16 12 3 51.6%
Barnes Defense 29 13 10 6 44.8%
Caro-Kann Defense 28 21 6 1 75.0%
Center Game 21 10 11 0 47.6%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 20 9 11 0 45.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 20 9 11 0 45.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Australian Defense 2 0 0 2 0.0%
East Indian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
QGD: 4.Bg5 Nbd7 5.e3 c6 6.Nf3 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 1 0 1 0 0.0%
QGD: Ragozin 1 1 0 0 100.0%
QGA: 4.e3 e6 5.Bxc4 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queen's Gambit Declined: Hastings Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amar Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 27 0
Losing 12 1
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