Profile Summary: Aniket Biswas (aka Hatbara)
Aniket Biswas, better known in the online chess realms as Hatbara, is a tenacious and rather unpredictable player who wears his resilience like a badge of honor. With a peak rapid rating of 1086 achieved in early 2023 and a blitz high of 1404 back in 2021, Hatbara showcases a mix of experience battling through the fast-paced worlds of blitz, bullet, and rapid chess.
Playing Style & Statistics
Known for a moderate early resignation rate (~8.4%), Aniket refuses to give up without a fight, often dragging his opponents into middlegame skirmishes and endgame puzzles. His average game length hovers around 44 moves, showing that he enjoys a good strategic tussle rather than lightning-fast finishes.
Hatbara’s performance shines brightest during morning hours, particularly around 9 AM when his win rate soars close to 61%, making it the best time of day to challenge him (or avoid him at all costs). While his black pieces wield a respectable 47.18% win rate, his white games slightly edge out with a 50.38% success rate — proving he hasn’t quite mastered color bias yet, but he's on his way.
Tactical Prowess & Comebacks
Not one to be rattled, Aniket boasts a comeback rate of nearly 70%, eagerly flipping the script after falling behind. Although he’s only about 43% successful after losing a piece, his fighting spirit keeps matches unpredictable and exciting — no dull moments here! When things go sideways, his "tilt factor" is a manageable 13, so don’t expect dramatic break downs, just some concentrated grumbling.
Favorite Openings & Battle History
- Rapid Chess: He has a penchant for the Scandinavian Defense with a stellar 76% win rate and enjoys peppering his games with King’s Pawn Opening variations, notably the Kings Knight Variation, where he nudges ahead with a win rate over 58%.
- Blitz & Bullet: Sadly for his opponents, Hatbara scores big with the King’s Fianchetto Opening and French Defense Knight Variation in bullet, both with a clean 100% win record. Quick hands, fierce tactics!
Memorable Moments
Few matches capture Aniket's style better than his recent thrilling victory in May 2025 against "nitishrwt," where Hatbara executed a beautiful checkmate in a tense and tactical duel lasting 32 moves. The game started traditionally with an e4 e5 battle but quickly evolved into a calculated trap, showcasing his ability to punish opponents who underestimate his keen eye.
Of course, no player is perfect — matches against "szabelka03" brought some tough lessons with losses by resignation, showing there's always room for growth (and rematches!). But overall, Hatbara's steady progress toward higher ratings and competitive thrill make him a player to watch.
Fun Facts
- On Tuesdays and Saturdays, Hatbara’s win rate peaks over 52%, so those are prime days to catch him on the virtual battlefield.
- Despite his love for complex middlegames, he's also not shy to resign early when the chips are down — occasionally saving precious brainpower for the next game!
- He’s undefeated against several recent opponents like "nitishrwt" and "laurentfrance," often delivering crushing checkmates to cap off his tactical wizardry.
In summary, Aniket Biswas (Hatbara) blends dogged perseverance with sharp tactical awareness and a cheeky sense of humor on the chessboard. Whether you face him at breakneck bullet pace or a slower rapid battle, expect a fiercely competitive player who is still climbing the ladder — and plotting his next clever trap.
