Dylan L'haïtien

Dylan L'haïtien (aka hboy91)

Meet Dylan L'haïtien, a rapid chess aficionado whose rating rollercoaster would make even the most daring thrill-seekers jealous. Dylan's journey through the chess ranks in 2025 has been a wild ride, boasting a peak rapid rating of 389 in May before settling into a steady 230 by June. With over 130 rapid games played in recent months, Dylan's perseverance is as impressive as his tactical comebacks, having staged a comeback almost half the time he’s fallen behind!

Playing Style & Strengths

Dylan prefers to keep things interesting by averaging 44 moves per win but doesn’t shy away from the occasional early resignation (9% of the time), proving he knows when to cut his losses. Interestingly, he performs better as Black, sporting a 51.5% win rate with the dark pieces compared to 37.5% with White. His favorite weapon? The King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation, where he boasts a perfect 100% win rate in his handful of games, because why not?

Openings & Strategies

• French Defense Normal Variation: A reliable cannon firing an 80% win rate.
• English Opening (King's English Variation): A crafty choice resulting in two wins out of three games.
• King's Pawn Opening & Variations: Lots of games, mixed results, but Dylan keeps the pressure on and the opponents guessing.

Chess Life Highlights

Though Dylan’s longest winning streak reached an admirable 9 games, the struggle is real as his current losing streak sits at 4. Opponents beware: while some players like albro64 have yielded a perfect 100% win record for Dylan, others like lucieziane have handed him some bitter defeats.

Fun Facts

• Dylan’s best time to deliver checkmates? The hour of 8 PM, when his win rate peaks at 80%.
• He tends to win more on Tuesdays (over 60%) and seems to dislike Saturdays, with under 10% success.
• When the pressure's on and the game reaches the endgame, Dylan thrives, appearing in nearly half of his games’ finales.

Recent Highlights in the Arena

In a recent quick battle against albro64, Dylan showcased his aggressive style under the King's Pawn Opening, forcing his opponent to abandon the game after 13 intense moves. Moments like these highlight his knack for tactical plays and quick dominance despite a challenging overall record.

Whether triumph or heartbreak, Dylan L'haïtien (hboy91) approaches every match with passion, a dash of cheekiness, and a readiness to learn from every move—because in chess, as in life, it’s the game that counts.