Braden Harris

Braden Harris - The Determined Chess Gladiator

Meet Braden Harris, known in the chess world as harris_chess_champ. His journey is a thrilling tale of grit, grind, and gleeful defeats that make every victory taste a bit sweeter.

Braden burst onto the chess scene with a modest Daily rating of 1200, a badge of honor earned after his first official game back in February 2023. Though he's still mastering the art of the checkmate, his peak Rapid rating soared to 1119 in April 2025, and his Blitz rating hit a respectable 787. Not too shabby for someone who battles in the trenches with more losses than wins—27 losses to 9 wins in Rapid, and 25 losses versus 14 wins in Blitz! But hey, every chess hero has their uphill battles.

Playing Style & Personality

Braden is not your standard grandmaster prodigy; he's the resilient tactician who thrives on comebacks—showcasing a whopping 74% comeback rate after falling behind. But don’t ask him about long winning streaks; his longest was a neat 5 games, while his epic 16-game losing streak is legendary in its own right. A player who knows how to embrace the rollercoaster, his turbulent record is a testament to heart over glory.

His games tend to end after around 52 moves, proving that comedy and drama unfold over many twists and turns. Whether wielding white or black, Braden keeps the audience guessing, winning about 27.5% of games with white and 30% with black. Slightly better as the dark pieces—perhaps he’s a chess ninja lurking in the shadows.

Signature Tactics & Openings

Despite his “Top Secret” opening strategy (really just a cover name), Braden has played over 100 games across all formats using it—sometimes with modest success. His Blitz win rate for this opening ticks just above 33%, proving he’s got a few sneaky tricks under his sleeve.

Memorable Moments

Among his most recent triumphs, Braden defeated Flag27 by resignation in a tense Caro-Kann battle, showcasing precise timing and patience. Another highlight was a brilliant checkmate victory against cpheeasrs, who learned the hard way that Braden’s tactical awareness can outshine even the sneakiest opponents.

Even losses come with a story — like his unfortunate quick checkmate against Jeeoker, reminding all that every grandmaster was once a willing victim of a swift queen assault.

Chess Personality in a Nutshell

• Best Time to Play: 3 AM (if you want to catch him at his peak brainpower - or maybe just before those late-night snacks)
• Psychological Tilt Factor: 16 - definitely feels the burn, but bounces back
• Average Moves Per Game: Wins: 52.26 moves, Losses: 52.07 moves - an epic saga every time
• Win Rate Against Tougher Opponents: Sadly low (under 4%), but with persistence, who's to say what the future holds?

Braden Harris may not be the flashiest star on the chessboard yet, but his passion, perseverance, and occasional brilliance make him a formidable and endearing player to watch. Whether it’s a nail-biting comeback or a crushing defeat, with Braden, it’s always an adventure.