Profile: hatfoop
Meet hatfoop, a blitz virtuoso and bullet battler whose chess journey is a thrilling rollercoaster of dazzling victories and occasional humbling lessons. Starting out strong in late 2017 with a rapid climb from under 1000 to over 2800 rating points in blitz, hatfoop’s chess prowess grew at a breathtaking pace — faster than a pawn making it all the way across the board!
Playing Style & Strengths
Hatfoop embraces long, grinding battles, averaging a hearty 87 moves in wins and 81 in losses, showing a preference for deep, strategic endgames—no quick trickery here! Despite this endurance style, they're no stranger to seizing tactical chances, boasting an impressive comeback rate near 85%. When down a piece, hatfoop fights on with grit, eking out wins almost 46% of the time. Resigning early is rare in their playbook (less than 1%), proving they never give up until the final checkmate is delivered or received.
Opening Repertoire
With a flair for various openings, hatfoop shines especially in the English Opening King's English Variation, pulling off a near 59% win rate in blitz games. Other favorites include the King's Pawn Opening St George Defense and the Caro-Kann Defense, both offering solid win percentages. When lightning-fast moves matter in bullet games, openings like the Anderssen Opening and King's Pawn Opening St George Defense deliver with 65% and 60% win rates respectively.
Records & Rivalries
Hatfoop’s rivalries read like a who’s who of intense encounters, facing opponents such as xxxdeadmanxxx a whopping 32 times and others like chesssknock and phrasalverb 25 times each. Their knack for tricky opponents is evident with notable 100% win rates over many challengers like takao2020, f3kpf2, and araratknight, while some stalemates and losses keep the game honest.
Psychology & Quirks
Playing with hatfoop is a test of patience and timing. Their best time of day to strike? Dawn at 6 AM, when the mind is fresh and the pawns dance most gracefully. Beware their tilt factor, a cheeky 12%, meaning the mood can swing but rarely spirals out of control. They handle pressure well, showing a 20% higher chance to win against lower-rated players, proving hatfoop respects no underdogs.
Recent Highlights
In a recent thrilling blitz on March 10, 2025, hatfoop checkmated a 2821-rated opponent in a tense encounter featuring Bird’s Opening — demonstrating not just skill, but relentless perseverance. While losses happen, including some resignations, hatfoop’s resilience and sharp tactical eye ensure comebacks and surprises galore.
Fun Fact
Despite all the seriousness of chess, hatfoop’s matches sometimes resemble a well-scripted drama—think 32-game winning streaks, nail-biting time scrambles, and unexpected checkmates that leave opponents questioning reality. Chess.com beware: hatfoop isn’t just playing chess; they’re putting on a grand spectacle!