Hannah Brighouse – The Chess Cell-ebrate of Tactical Biology
Meet Hannah Brighouse, also known to the chess community as HBriggy – a dynamic player whose game is as intricate as the double helix. Much like the marvels of cellular biology, her skills evolve move by move and her strategy adapts with the precision of a well-regulated enzyme.
Ratings and Evolution
Over the last couple of years, Hannah has shown remarkable growth in all formats. Dominating the Daily arena with a peak score of 672, she has managed to infuse every game with the resilience of a DNA strand repairing itself – even when under pressure. Her Blitz and Rapid scores, though fluctuating like the rhythms of biological cycles, have steadily transformed into markers of her enduring tactical intelligence.
Opening Moves and Tactical DNA
Whether she’s unleashing a Bishops Opening or experimenting with the French Defense, Hannah’s repertoire reads like an encyclopedia of chess biochemistry. With striking win rates on several openings – sometimes achieving a 100% success rate – her play is as strategic as a perfectly orchestrated cell division. Her ability to rally after a setback, including a 100% win rate after losing a piece, is akin to a cell regenerating after damage.
Style and Psychological Resilience
Hannah’s style is a blend of calculated aggression and scientific precision. With early resignation rates kept minimal (a modest 9.67%) and an impressive comeback rate of over 50%, she treats every chessboard like a lab experiment. Her tilt factor remains low at 8, proving that even when the pressure mounts, her mind stays as clear as a crystallized protein.
Time and Tempo
With a deep understanding of timing – evident in her standout performance during early morning hours and strategic play on Fridays – Hannah treats every move as a crucial experiment. Whether it’s the brisk pace of Blitz games or the layered complexity of Rapid matches, her moves are as carefully planned as a metabolic pathway.
In the grand experiment that is chess, Hannah Brighouse has proven to be a resilient and creative player, constantly evolving and surprising both her opponents and herself. Much like the intricacies of life at the cellular level, every game is a study in adaptation, strategy, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| karn12121 | 20W / 18L / 0D | View Games |
| audinfm936 | 20W / 5L / 1D | View Games |
| Logan Brighouse | 5W / 8L / 1D | View Games |
| e112961 | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| khurafatea | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 111 | 246 | 580 | 672 |
| 2024 | 100 | 124 | 420 | 672 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 213W / 190L / 12D | 196W / 200L / 14D | 55.9 |
| 2024 | 176W / 183L / 6D | 171W / 210L / 3D | 43.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 71 | 39 | 28 | 4 | 54.9% |
| Bishops Opening | 68 | 33 | 34 | 1 | 48.5% |
| Top Secret | 62 | 35 | 24 | 3 | 56.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 42 | 16 | 25 | 1 | 38.1% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 31 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 41.9% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 28 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 18 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 16 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 43.8% |
| Italian Game | 15 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Variation | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 69 | 33 | 36 | 0 | 47.8% |
| Bishops Opening | 62 | 28 | 33 | 1 | 45.2% |
| Top Secret | 43 | 20 | 21 | 2 | 46.5% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 32 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 53.1% |
| Bishops Opening Boi Variation | 29 | 12 | 17 | 0 | 41.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 23 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 26.1% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 20 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 55.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 18 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 41.2% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Opening | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Bishops Opening Boi Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Center Game Accepted Normal Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Reti Opening Reti Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Grob Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game Italian Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Steinitz Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 3 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |