Profile: hannibalkartac
Meet hannibalkartac, a blitz and rapid chess enthusiast with a flair for dramatic comebacks and an impressive taste for gambits that keep opponents guessing. Despite a rollercoaster ride from a min blitz rating of 123 to a peak of 271, this resilient player has logged hundreds of games demonstrating both courage and cunning.
A Journey Through Ratings & Styles
Since late 2024, hannibalkartac has shown remarkable growth in blitz, from struggling around 141 to pushing a peak rating of 271 in mid-2025. Rapid games have been a wild ride as well, peaking at an incredible 513 rating in September 2024 before settling into the 270s in 2025. The single bullet game played wasn’t just a warm-up — it ended with a perfect score and a rating of 381.
Known for an early resignation rate of 9.4%, this player isn’t afraid to cut losses quickly and refocus energy, a tactical choice that underlines their psychological savvy. The average game length clocks around 51 moves in wins, indicating sturdy strategic foundations rather than cheap tricks.
Opening Arsenal and Tactical Sparks
Opening choices reveal someone who walks the line between classical and adventurous:
- Kings Pawn Opening dominates, though results hover near 43% winrate in blitz — enough to keep opponents on their toes.
- The Scandinavian Defense and its Mieses Kotrc variation shine, revealing a hint of specialty with win rates above 50%, perfect for rattling those expecting standard lines.
- Surprisingly solid in the Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation, boasting a winning percentage of 57% — clearly a weapon of choice.
- In rapid, the Van t Kruijs Opening stands out with a 57% win rate, a somewhat esoteric pick that shows creativity.
Performance & Psychology
hannibalkartac's comeback rate is an astonishing 56%, demonstrating a fighting spirit that refuses to give up even after setbacks. However, losing a piece isn't a death sentence, as the player still manages to win almost 32% of such tough battles.
With a tilt factor of 10, hannibalkartac keeps emotions in check better than many, though the best time to catch sharp play is early morning at 6 AM, when the mind is freshest and the blunders are rarest.
Memorable Moments & Records
Highlights include:
- A peak blitz rating of 271 on May 23, 2025 — the zenith of explosive tactical fireworks.
- A rapid rating high of 513, showcasing potential for brilliance (and occasional chaos).
- Recent victories by both resignation and checkmate, including a clever Scandinavian Defense triumph and a textbook Petrovs Defense checkmate (links safely omitted, but trust us, they're beauties).
- Wins against many opponents with perfect streaks, like kingsuicidebomber and chesslover29482, proving Hannibal is no pushover.
Fun Fact
Despite a serious chess mind, hannibalkartac apparently finds the time to rattle off one-move victories at bullet speed — boasting a 100% win rate in their sole recorded bullet battle. Maybe a future bullet star in the making or just a one-hit wonder? Only time (and more games) will tell!
In sum, hannibalkartac is a fierce competitor mixing solid fundamentals with unpredictable bursts of brilliance — a player ready to surprise you, frustrate you, and hopefully leave you smiling at the chessboard.
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Hi hannibalkartac – Performance Review & Action Plan
Quick Snapshot
• Current peak blitz rating: 351 (2025-08-11)
• Activity trends:
Your Key Strengths
- Tactical Alertness – Your recent win against kingsuicidebomber (Scandinavian, 0-1) featured a crisp Nxf2/Nxd3+ sequence that netted material and kept the initiative.
Example: - Opening Variety – As Black you can switch between the Scandinavian, Petroff, and French, making you harder to prepare for.
- Practical Aggression – With White you’re willing to sacrifice pawns (e.g. 7.Nxe5! & 29.c8=Q+) to keep Black on the defensive.
Recurring Issues Holding You Back
- Time Management – Three of the last five losses (e.g. vs. yuniibr, azuradddd, gondor1234567) were on the clock while the positions were still playable. You often reach move 25 with <60 seconds.
• Train with an increment (3 + 2) for a week.
• Use pause-and-plan: spend a few seconds on the opponent’s time to outline your next move. - Early King Exposure – Several openings leave your monarch wandering (Kf1, Kg1, Kd2). In the loss to YuniiBr, 5.Kf1 & 8.Kg1 gave Black attacking targets before you completed development.
Recommendation: Prioritise rapid castling and avoid moving the king before move 10 unless forced. - Loose Piece Coordination – In the French loss to laonto a queen chase (10.Qxf4) snagged a pawn but cost harmony; the counter-blow …Bxf2+ led to long-term trouble.
Drill “Pieces to their best squares” – place minor pieces before launching queen raids.
Opening Tune-Ups
| Colour | Current Choice | Suggested Focus |
|---|---|---|
| White | e4 systems with early Qe2/Qc4 | Study the Italian Two Knights and the classical lines that keep your king safer. Replace 5.Kf1 with 5.Bd2 or 5.c3. |
| Black | Scandinavian & Petroff | Add a solid backup vs. 1.e4 such as the Caro-Kann to reduce early queen exposure. |
Middlegame Checklist
- Count attackers vs. defenders before each sacrifice – avoid “hope chess”.
- After every exchange ask: “What changed?” (open files, weak squares, king safety).
- Look for improving moves while opponent’s pieces are passive; don’t force matters too soon.
Endgame & Technique
In the YuniiBr game you reached an equal rook ending but flagged. Review basic rook-and-pawn endings, especially Lucena and Philidor, to play faster by pattern recognition. Use zugzwang studies to sharpen technique.
4-Week Improvement Plan
- Week 1: 30 minutes/day of tactics; filter problems to 1800–2000 rating.
- Week 2: Analyse every blitz game for 10 minutes; write one takeaway each.
- Week 3: Pick a model player (e.g. Giri for the Petroff) and replay five annotated games.
- Week 4: Endgame boot camp – 20 basic rook endings & 20 pawn endings.
Final Encouragement
Your attacking flair is real – polishing the “boring” parts (king safety, time-use, conversion) will push you through the 1400-1500 blitz barrier quickly. Keep the passion, add discipline, and results will follow!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| queenhunter245 | 0W / 2L / 0D | View |
| daksh1169 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| renzograciechessmaster | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| clayyoung26 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| mesinios87 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| mahmoud0600 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| idlejohncena | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| chsstar | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| haman126 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| rktremcaro | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| kasparov245 | 7W / 49L / 3D | View Games |
| hiax90 | 3W / 9L / 0D | View Games |
| lightningplayz99 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| xxjawxx | 2W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| queenhunter245 | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 381 | 275 | 272 | |
| 2024 | 150 | 283 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 204W / 223L / 29D | 214W / 206L / 28D | 55.0 |
| 2024 | 27W / 56L / 6D | 30W / 55L / 3D | 54.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 139 | 50 | 80 | 9 | 36.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 26 | 16 | 10 | 0 | 61.5% |
| Elephant Gambit | 22 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 27.3% |
| French Defense | 21 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 47.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 17 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 41.2% |
| Australian Defense | 16 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 31.2% |
| Center Game | 14 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 21.4% |
| Bishop's Opening | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 25.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 44.4% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 142 | 70 | 67 | 5 | 49.3% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 140 | 68 | 63 | 9 | 48.6% |
| Amazon Attack | 63 | 27 | 32 | 4 | 42.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 47 | 29 | 16 | 2 | 61.7% |
| Australian Defense | 42 | 17 | 20 | 5 | 40.5% |
| French Defense | 35 | 16 | 18 | 1 | 45.7% |
| Elephant Gambit | 35 | 18 | 13 | 4 | 51.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 34 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 47.1% |
| Petrov's Defense | 22 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 54.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 18 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 6 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 3 |