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hat40

Location: USA

Playing Since: 2008-08-01 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1766
482W / 282L / 50D
Rapid: 2106
140W / 27L / 3D
Blitz: 2558
10783W / 9765L / 1745D
Bullet: 2579
19699W / 18401L / 2852D

hat40: The Sicilian Shark of the Chessboard

Born with a mouse in one hand and a chessboard in the other, hat40 has been making waves in the chess world since 2011. From humble beginnings with a modest bullet rating of 1385, this player’s journey is a rollercoaster of tactical thrills, miraculous comebacks, and the occasional epic blunder that only makes victories sweeter.

Career Highlights

hat40 didn’t just settle in the mid-1500s; oh no, they blasted through the ranks, hitting an insane peak bullet rating of 2571 in July 2024, proving that speed really thrills on the 64 squares. Not to be pigeonholed, hat40 also claimed a blitz rating peak of 2598 and a rapid peak of 2277, showing versatility across all time formats.

Daily chess? That’s been a playground for steady progress, with a peak rating of 1986. It’s like watching a Swiss Army knife in action—quick, precise, and ready for any challenge.

Playing Style & Strategy

With an average game length that suggests patience and precision—around 77 moves per win—hat40 is no one-move-wonder. This player thrives in complex positions, displaying tactical awareness with an impressive 88% comeback rate after tough moments. The psychological aspect? While tilt creeps in sometimes, hat40 bounces back with resilience like a chess phoenix.

When it comes to openings, hat40’s heart beats strongest for the Sicilian Defense, particularly the Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, where they boast a winning rate above 56%. Other favorites include the Alapin Sicilian and Scandinavian Defense, showing a love for edgy and dynamic play.

Fun Facts & Quirks

  • Has a habit of winning on time — probably because opponents can't keep up with the blend of speed and strategy!
  • Known for a wicked endgame finesse, with well over 70% endgame frequency.
  • Prefers early morning blitz battles around 8 AM — who else starts their day setting up traps before breakfast?
  • Longest winning streak stands impressively at 29 games — yes, hat40 once went on a chess rampage.

Recent Battles

Just recently, hat40 showcased brilliance in a rapid-fire duel against rfederer92, with a classic Sicilian Open Dragon leading to a swift victory on the clock. This game is a masterclass in both solid defense and relentless offense — a testament to hat40’s unyielding spirit.

The Legend Continues

An avid tiger of the board with a playful devil-may-care attitude, hat40 continues to sharpen their skills, destroy rating barriers, and keep amateurs trembling. Whether you're a fan or a foe, one thing’s clear: this is not just another player, but a chess force to be reckoned with. So next time you see hat40 in your pairings, better bring your A-game — and maybe some aspirin.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
grobdeg 5W / 9L / 1D View
christp23 7W / 3L / 0D View
meginiuk 0W / 1L / 1D View
Brandon Eshleman 0W / 1L / 1D View
thechesschannel 32W / 37L / 11D View
VibeSmasher 0W / 0L / 1D View
goy_is_in_your_head 1W / 0L / 0D View
jackchess146 0W / 1L / 1D View
apostolis1 1W / 1L / 0D View
Steve Papaux 2W / 2L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
crerules 466W / 215L / 43D View Games
Khoa Bui 85W / 90L / 10D View Games
knguyentx 110W / 46L / 11D View Games
charetter115 104W / 34L / 7D View Games
jdpachess 54W / 54L / 2D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2452
2024 2444 2406 1717
2023 2407 2293 2069 1873
2022 2319 2502 2069
2021 2381 2504 2215 1874
2020 2410 2361 2050 1940
2019 2000 2081 1905
2018 2047 2134 1773
2017 2010 2095 1761
2016 2117 2009 1698
2015 1914 1930 1634
2014 1921 1861 1623 1757
2013 1833 1785 1313 1689
2012 1803 1702 922 1728
2011 1608 1752 1536
2008 1200
Rating by Year20082011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252504922YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 915W / 802L / 121D 833W / 860L / 134D 76.5
2024 1925W / 1665L / 253D 1780W / 1829L / 231D 75.3
2023 1489W / 1279L / 190D 1276W / 1445L / 207D 76.2
2022 2445W / 2059L / 380D 2202W / 2317L / 347D 76.9
2021 2310W / 1863L / 408D 1968W / 2191L / 366D 78.6
2020 2393W / 1791L / 441D 2078W / 2115L / 370D 73.2
2019 573W / 447L / 68D 540W / 490L / 60D 66.6
2018 347W / 292L / 38D 351W / 294L / 27D 67.3
2017 360W / 283L / 45D 355W / 296L / 38D 67.3
2016 379W / 244L / 32D 330W / 317L / 36D 59.4
2015 478W / 375L / 46D 458W / 379L / 51D 70.1
2014 757W / 568L / 79D 703W / 631L / 60D 70.2
2013 481W / 322L / 31D 435W / 345L / 33D 70.0
2012 242W / 181L / 15D 241W / 184L / 12D 60.9
2011 64W / 33L / 7D 68W / 37L / 1D 58.8
2008 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 14.0

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Alapin Sicilian Defense 1833 925 770 138 50.5%
Caro Kann Defense Advance Short Variation with 880 441 369 70 50.1%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Declined Push Variation 821 433 329 59 52.7%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 751 398 293 60 53.0%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Accepted 725 413 262 50 57.0%
Sicilian Defense 703 330 323 50 46.9%
Modern Defense Standard Line 677 330 305 42 48.7%
Caro Kann Defense Advance Botvinnik Carls Defense 562 288 243 31 51.2%
Pirc Defense Main Line 541 283 220 38 52.3%
Owens Defense 522 261 232 29 50.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 79 35 43 1 44.3%
Sicilian Defense Open Dragon Variation 50 26 22 2 52.0%
Sicilian Defense 37 26 10 1 70.3%
Undefined 30 18 12 0 60.0%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Accepted 25 15 7 3 60.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 21 15 6 0 71.4%
Kings Indian Defense Normal Variation 18 8 8 2 44.4%
Kings Gambit 15 14 1 0 93.3%
Kings Gambit Accepted Kings Knight Gambit 14 8 6 0 57.1%
Sicilian Defense Open Dragon Classical Variation 13 6 6 1 46.1%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense Open Dragon Variation 519 275 219 25 53.0%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Accepted 491 260 208 23 53.0%
Sicilian Defense 468 241 196 31 51.5%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 423 193 198 32 45.6%
Sicilian Defense Open Dragon Rauzer Variation 385 164 184 37 42.6%
Undefined 368 213 150 5 57.9%
Sicilian Defense Open Dragon Old Line 366 192 149 25 52.5%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Declined Push Variation 324 154 136 34 47.5%
Closed Sicilian Defense 287 147 126 14 51.2%
Pirc Defense Main Line 280 155 102 23 55.4%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 29 0
Losing 22 1
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