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Chess Player Profile: England England (hardworking26)

Meet hardworking26, aka "England England" on the chess battlefield — an unyielding warrior who dances between blitz, rapid, and daily games with a flair only a true chess enthusiast could master.

A Journey Through The Ratings

Starting modestly in 2022 with a Rapid rating just above 2100, this player has steadily climbed the ranks, peaking at a blitz rating of 2321 in 2024. Not bad for someone who has played over 460 blitz games! Rapid play looks equally strong, steady around the 2150 mark, while daily chess sees fewer battles but no less passion.

Playing Style

With an impressive early resignation rate of just 3.3%, hardworking26 clearly prefers to fight until the bitter end. And endgame aficionados rejoice — they appear in nearly 70% of games played. On average, whether winning or losing, games run to about 70 moves, making every match a true chess marathon.

Fun fact: Winning with Black is slightly easier (56.3% win rate) than with White (54.8%), proving that England England likes to keep opponents guessing no matter what pieces they start with.

Tactical Awareness & Grit

The comeback kid! With a staggering 78% comeback rate and a near-perfect 97% win rate after losing a piece, this player is the embodiment of resilience and tactical brilliance. If you think you’ve got them beaten — think again.

Opening Repertoire: Classified

Opening secrets are just that — secret. But one can guess it’s working, judging by a respectable 56.6% blitz win rate over 463 games with their “Top Secret” opening(s). Apparently, the best openings are the ones never revealed.

Opponents Beware!

England England has a colorful history against various rivals — some lucky opponents live to tell the tale with a 100% win rate against this player, while others face the cold steel of defeat time and again. The longest winning streak? An awe-inspiring 24 consecutive games.

Chess Schedule & Mood Swings

Playing mostly in the mornings and evenings, game time around 6 AM and 4 PM yields a win rate above 65%, and Fridays and Wednesdays are clearly lucky days with over 64% success. Tilt factor is mild at 6 (yes, they get frustrated, but who doesn’t?).

A Bit of Humor

When asked about their secret weapon, England England said: "If you can't break their defense, break your keyboard." We advise against keyboard smashing, but nobody can blame the passion!

Most importantly, hardworking26 continues to chase chess excellence with humor, grit, and a well-hidden opening arsenal. Watch out world, England England is here to checkmate your expectations!