Player Profile: Patric (Username: HawkeandShepard)
Meet Patric, known in the chessverse as HawkeandShepard, a rapid blitzer whose rating rollercoaster journey could give amusement parks a run for their money. Patric's peak rapid rating was 853 in March 2025 — a number that shouts "I'm improving... slowly but surely." Despite a more modest rating compared to chess grandmasters, Patric’s stubborn fight on the board and cheeky tactics make every game anything but dull.
Playing Style & Stats
- Overall rapid performance: 108 wins, 117 losses, and just 4 draws, proving Patric never runs out of drama.
- Likes to keep games long and fruitful with an average of about 49 moves per win or loss — patience is a virtue, right?
- Wins more often with the white pieces (about 50%) than with black (around 45%), showing he enjoys the initiative but also accepts the challenge of playing second fiddle.
- Early resignations occur only 7.7% of the time, indicating Patric’s resilience and unwillingness to throw in the towel too soon.
Favorite Openings (and their success rates)
- Italian Game: Patric's pride with an impressive 85.7% win rate out of 7 games. Who knew bringing bishops out early could pay off so well?
- French Defense Knight Variation: Another favorite with a 60% win rate, showing Patric loves a solid but flexible defense.
- King’s Pawn Opening: Steady and consistent, with over 57% wins.
- The notorious “Top Secret” opening? Well, it’s a bit of a mixed bag with a 44% win rate. Maybe Patric likes surprises — sometimes it wins, sometimes it flummoxes even himself.
Tactical Notes & Psychological Quirks
Patric is quite the comeback kid, boasting a 68% comeback rate after falling behind. Though the Tilt Factor sits at a modest 7 (a gentle nudge rather than a meltdown), he really shines during the magical hour of 10:00 AM — possibly fueled by breakfast or sheer caffeine power.
When the clock ticks near 3 PM to 11 AM, Patric’s win ratios hit a perfect 100% in isolated data points. Clearly, the stars (and the opening moves) align during his prime hours.
Recent Games Highlight
In his most recent victory, Patric delivered a masterpiece in the Italian Game, forcing his opponent to resign after a steady pressure buildup and a well-timed queen sacrifice on move 7. The game lasted a grueling 41 moves, showcasing his endurance and strategic foresight.
Of course, every hero has their kryptonite. Patric’s last losses came by resignation and checkmate with tricky openings like the Sicilian Defense French Variation and the Philidor Defense, reminding us that even brave knights need to dodge those sneaky bishops and unexpected forks!
Fun Facts
- Likes to play rapid games, logging nearly 230 games in 2025 alone — that's a lot of coffee breaks!
- Has a knack for winning against some opponents repeatedly, with 100% win rates against a surprising number of players. (No pressure, challengers!)
- Most successful on Thursday (65.5% win rate) and tends to struggle more on Monday and Sunday, probably because weekends are for relaxing rather than focusing on 64 squares.
So here’s to Patric: a spirited chess warrior who fights battles piece by piece, game by game, proving that in chess—as in life—it’s the journey, not just the rating, that counts.
