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Harvey Li

Username: HarveyLi318

Location: New York

Playing Since: 2018-11-29 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Daily: 1119
244W / 173L / 23D
Rapid: 1902
135W / 103L / 16D
Blitz: 1916
5144W / 4646L / 659D
Bullet: 2014
4360W / 3623L / 486D

Harvey Li (aka HarveyLi318) - Chess Enthusiast and Blitz Battler Extraordinaire

Born to challenge the 64 squares and terrify pawns and knights alike, Harvey Li is no stranger to the rollercoaster ride of online chess. With a passion for the game that rivals his love for caffeine-fueled marathon sessions, Harvey has crafted a playing style that’s as dynamic as a rook’s rebellious leap across the board.

Rating & Performance Highlights

  • Peak Blitz Rating: An impressive 2120, proving Harvey’s quick thinking and lightning-fast fingers can shake up even the most seasoned opponents.
  • Peak Bullet Rating: 2382 – because why not add some chaotic speed to the craft?
  • Rapid Peak: Scored a solid 1963 showing versatility across time controls.
  • Daily Chess Peak: Topped at 1580, a testament to steady strategic endurance.

Playing Style and Tactics

Harvey's approach is a curious blend of patience and tactical flair. Preferring longer endgames where his average winning moves soar past 67, he doesn’t shy away from complex battles. With a comeback rate close to 80%, Harvey thrives under pressure and knows how to twist the tides after losing a piece. His games often feature popular openings like the Indian Game and London System, wielded with a robust win-rate above 50%, proving that a solid foundation wins the day.

Quirks and Trivia

Noteworthy is Harvey’s remarkable stamina in blitz, racking over 10,000 games combined and managing a near-even win/loss ratio, a true testament to his love for the rapid-fire battlefield. His favorite hours are early mornings and late evenings, where his win rates spike as if powered by secret double espresso shots. But beware – his tilt factor is a humble 16, so it’s safe to say he keeps cool even when the clock is ticking!

Recent Adventures on the Board

In his latest escapades, Harvey showcased a masterful win using the Indian Game, outmaneuvering his opponent in a 48-move fireworks display punctuated by aggressive pushing with h- and g-pawns. His victories often conclude with a flourish – winning on time or by the resignation of conquered foes who’ve tasted the honey of defeat.

Who To Watch Out For

Harvey has tangled most frequently with players like luc2008 and judenyc, racking up hundreds of battles. His win rate dips below 35% against opponents rated above him, but he’s no stranger to the uphill climb—a true fighter who plays to learn and adapt.

Whether you meet HarveyLi318 in blitz, bullet, or daily chess, prepare for a formidable adversary with a deep love for positional play, tactical flair, and a boisterous online presence that keeps the chess community entertained and inspired.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
nayvadiusq 0W / 0L / 1D
senannajafov 1W / 1L / 0D
cociv 2W / 0L / 0D
rag30 3W / 1L / 0D
elnemr2020 0W / 1L / 0D
fahad0012 1W / 0L / 0D
movealready_2 1W / 0L / 0D
mads156 0W / 0L / 1D
ebrish 0W / 1L / 0D
underwhere1 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Luc Hoffman 74W / 130L / 21D
judenyc 51W / 18L / 4D
Pedro Espinosa 19W / 35L / 6D
bxb13 31W / 12L / 3D
mrsaltyz 37W / 2L / 6D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2152 1900 1119
2024 2183 1851 1925 1570
2023 2114 1956 1645 1542
2022 1913 1788 1539 1554
2021 2111 1931 1730 1535
2020 1874 1825 1687 1447
2019 1649 1438 1108 978
2018 581 1131
Rating by Year201820192020202120222023202420252183581YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 385W / 314L / 37D 352W / 339L / 50D 68.3
2024 799W / 622L / 78D 762W / 647L / 93D 75.7
2023 671W / 581L / 67D 705W / 533L / 66D 69.4
2022 443W / 407L / 68D 441W / 405L / 55D 71.4
2021 1309W / 933L / 151D 1199W / 1042L / 143D 71.2
2020 1323W / 930L / 137D 1255W / 997L / 143D 67.3
2019 512W / 402L / 35D 510W / 371L / 37D 52.5
2018 1W / 7L / 0D 3W / 5L / 0D 33.4

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Indian Game 1060 575 427 58 54.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 906 543 311 52 59.9%
Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 507 258 222 27 50.9%
Scandinavian Defense 382 231 138 13 60.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 252 135 108 9 53.6%
Scandinavian Defense Modern Portuguese Variation 245 139 90 16 56.7%
London System 229 143 69 17 62.5%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 215 103 101 11 47.9%
Modern Defense with 194 98 82 14 50.5%
Old Benoni Defense 190 88 96 6 46.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Indian Game 1251 646 511 94 51.6%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 1221 671 475 75 55.0%
Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 643 316 282 45 49.1%
Undefined 493 261 228 4 52.9%
Scandinavian Defense Modern Portuguese Variation 435 235 179 21 54.0%
Scandinavian Defense 346 201 123 22 58.1%
Scandinavian Defense Modern Scandinavian Gambit 269 155 96 18 57.6%
Scandinavian Defense Modern Variation 268 131 124 13 48.9%
London System 236 118 99 19 50.0%
Caro Kann Defense 212 90 104 18 42.5%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 74 36 31 7 48.6%
Indian Game 60 36 22 2 60.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 25 17 8 0 68.0%
Scandinavian Defense 20 9 10 1 45.0%
Scandinavian Defense Modern Portuguese Variation 20 10 6 4 50.0%
London System 18 9 7 2 50.0%
Top Secret 17 2 13 2 11.8%
Undefined 17 12 5 0 70.6%
Queens Pawn Opening 16 14 2 0 87.5%
Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 14 11 3 0 78.6%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 30 0
Losing 16 0