Profile Summary: Harry Vale
Meet Harry Vale, a chess player whose journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride — complete with thrilling comebacks, occasional “what just happened?” moments, and a sprinkle of cheeky tactics that keep opponents on their toes. While Harry's rating might make chess grandmasters chuckle, his fighting spirit definitely makes the pawns tremble!
Rating Rollercoaster & Stats
Harry's blitz rating peaked at 430 back in November 2022 — that’s when the lightning-fast strikes were on point. Since then, there have been ups and downs, some epic win streaks (9 consecutive victories, anyone?), and a few losses that taught valuable lessons (or at least gave material for a dramatic post-game rant). In rapid chess, Harry absolutely shines, boasting a peak rating of 712 in May 2025 with over 400 wins — proving that when given a bit more time, he can strategize like a grandmaster... or at least fake it well enough to snag the point!
Playing Style: The Comeback Kid
Known for an impressive 60% comeback rate, Harry refuses to surrender quietly. Losing a piece? No problem. Harry’s win rate after dropping material is a respectable 40%, showing he's got tricks up his sleeve even when down a rook. He tends to keep games lively, averaging around 48 moves per win, and surprisingly loves endgames — perhaps because that's where legends are made... or where opponents finally blink.
Opening Choices: A Buffet of Surprise Flavors
Harry has a penchant for the Caro-Kann Defense in blitz games, winning 60% of the time, revealing a defensive rock-solid approach in fast-paced chaos. The Bishop’s Opening Berlin Defense is his ace with an impressive nearly 73% win rate — it’s like his secret handshake in the chess community. Whether it’s the King’s Pawn Opening or the Saragossa Opening, Harry likes to keep opponents guessing, sometimes sacrificing a pawn just for the thrill (or by accident).
Notable Highlights & Memorable Battles
- Throughout recent games, Harry successfully checkmated opponents with dazzling Queen’s Gambit Declined lines and pulled off tough wins via resignation and on-the-spot tactical prowess.
- Against all odds, Harry has a near-perfect win record against several opponents, including slickwalker, hungry_bacon555, and anyquestionbyfar — all of whom probably wish they never accepted a match invitation!
- The highest daily rating recorded was a jaw-dropping 800 in late 2022, showing that sometimes Harry’s slow and steady daily play is a force to reckon with.
Quirks & Trivia
- Harry's best time of day? 8 AM, early enough to catch opponents still waking up — or nursing too much coffee.
- Despite a surprisingly low tilt factor at just 9, Harry admits to occasionally blaming “the squirrels in the backyard” for distractions in online blitz games.
- Early resignation rate is around 13%, because why drag a lost cause when you can get snacks instead?
In short, Harry Vale is the ultimate underdog, a chess enthusiast who tackles each game with zest, humor, and the occasional “Oops!” Whether pacing the rapid battlefields or blitz blitzing careless foes, Harry's games are always worth a watch — just don’t expect him to quietly follow tradition. After all, chess is serious business, but having fun is checkmate!
