Leonel (aka Hazzel9) - The Rollercoaster Chess Enthusiast
Meet Leonel, a chess player whose journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster ride — full of ups, downs, and loop-the-loops of brilliant tactics and surprising blunders. Known online as Hazzel9, Leonel’s rapid rating soared to an impressive peak of 617 in June 2025, proving that persistence pays off, especially after weathering some humbling dips all the way down to 163 earlier that year!
With a total of 221 wins, 203 losses, and a handful of draws in rapid games, Leonel shows that every loss is just a warm-up for the next win — and his comeback rate of nearly 74% confirms this fighting spirit. Whether playing rapid, daily, blitz, or bullet, Leonel embraces all time controls, though it’s rapid and daily formats where true mastery shines, peaking at a solid 821 rating in daily chess — because who doesn’t like playing games that last longer than their morning coffee break?
An adventurous tactician and strategist, Leonel favors openings like the Queen's Pawn Opening, Chigorin Variation (with a stunning 77% win rate!) and the Van Geet Opening - Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation, displaying a penchant for less conventional paths on the chessboard. The Alekhine’s Defense also features prominently — sometimes yielding tricky positions, though it’s been a mixed bag with just under 43% wins, proving even the best openings can be wild!
Clock management? Leonel’s got it down to an art: a sharp 75% win rate around 11 AM and a respectable glow in the evening hours. Early mornings might bring a slow start, but by 9 AM sharp, Hazzel9 is ready to put the kings and queens in checkmate — or at least try!
But beware opponents—Leonel’s psychological game is just as fierce as the chess moves. With a tilt factor of only 11, this player keeps a cool head, even when the pressure spikes. And with a love-hate relationship with resignation, the board often ends with Leonel triumphantly forcing opponents to pack up and quit.
Leonel’s recent games showcase dazzling play and a knack for checkmating with style. For example, a signature 2025 victory saw Hazzel9 pulling off a stunning checkmate against “lunarmesan” using the Vienna Game — talk about flair! Sure, losses happen, but as any true enthusiast knows, each game is a lesson wrapped in an enigma, sprinkled with opportunities for revenge.
In summary, Leonel is a spirited warrior of the 64 squares — battling through streaks of up to 8 wins and surviving tough 11-game streaks of losses — proving that resilience and humor make the best chess companions. Just don’t get too comfortable; with Hazzel9 around, every match could turn into an epic tale of triumph or a hilarious blunder!
