About HeartsOfFire
Meet HeartsOfFire, a chess enthusiast whose passion for the game burns as fiercely as their username suggests! Rising from a modest rating in 2021, HeartsOfFire has blazed through the ranks with a peak blitz rating soaring above 2065, rapid rating surpassing 2023, and bullet rating reaching an impressive 2055. Talk about playing on fire!
This player is no stranger to tough battles and nail-biting finishes, boasting nearly a thousand wins in blitz alone, with a playful yet competitive edge that often tips the board in their favor. Whether juggling openings like the French Defense Exchange Variation or the English Opening, HeartsOfFire demonstrates a knack for strategic play combined with tactical sharpness.
What's more, their psychological resilience is as strong as their moves on the board, with a spectacular 84% comeback rate after losing a piece – a true phoenix rising repeatedly from the ashes of defeat! HeartsOfFire doesn't quit early either, resigning only about 1.6% of games prematurely and frequently engaging in long, thoughtful endgames averaging over 70 moves in victorious battles.
Their playing style is as fiery as the name: a balanced approach with a slight black-side advantage and a favorite time to conquer foes at 9 AM sharp. They particularly shine on Thursdays, with a remarkable 60% win rate, and make an unforgettable impression during the morning hours between 6 and 9, where win rates reach all-time highs.
Highlights include an epic recent victory using the Blumenfeld Countergambit (a dance of pawns and bishops that led opponents to bow out in resignation), showcasing both HeartsOfFire's daring and precision.
Off the board? You might find HeartsOfFire enjoying a coffee, strategizing their next game, or maybe just memorizing a handful of new openings to keep opponents guessing—because when it comes to chess, this competitor’s heart really is on fire!
Quick Stats:
- Total Wins: Over 1,400 combined across all time controls (Blitz, Rapid, Bullet, and Daily)
- Longest Winning Streak: 13 games (Because who doesn't love a hot streak?)
- Favorite Opening (Blitz): French Defense Exchange Variation - with a sturdy 61.5% win rate
- Comeback King: 84.3% comeback rate after losing a piece, proving it's never over until the last move
- Peak Ratings: Blitz 2065, Rapid 2023, Bullet 2055
Whether you're facing HeartsOfFire or just admiring from afar, one thing is clear: this player brings heat to the chessboard and a spark to the game itself.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| landriaf | 2W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| kkiltrov | 2W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| grusainbolt | 3W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| sustenancgcized | 3W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| whei54 | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1912 | 2021 | ||
| 2024 | 2019 | 1962 | 2015 | |
| 2023 | 2002 | 2000 | 2000 | 1486 |
| 2021 | 1544 | 1504 | 1363 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59W / 66L / 10D | 65W / 59L / 11D | 71.4 |
| 2024 | 313W / 319L / 36D | 333W / 300L / 34D | 70.0 |
| 2023 | 323W / 235L / 24D | 302W / 241L / 33D | 69.3 |
| 2021 | 12W / 17L / 0D | 14W / 15L / 2D | 58.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Opening Berlin Ponziani Gambit | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 72.7% |
| Bishops Opening | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Indian Game | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| French Defense Tarrasch Closed | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense Tartakower Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| French Defense Advance Paulsen Euwe Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Italian Game | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Accelerated Dragon Modern Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Opening Berlin Ponziani Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Berlin lHermet Berlin Wall Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Taimanov Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Advance Paulsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game Knight Attack Fritz Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 31 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 48.4% |
| Bishops Opening | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 64.3% |
| Indian Game | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Pirc Defense | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense Tarrasch Closed | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 36.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Owens Defense | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 70.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation Two Knights Variation | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 30.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 70.0% |
| French Defense Advance Variation | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 93 | 57 | 31 | 5 | 61.3% |
| Indian Game | 45 | 17 | 22 | 6 | 37.8% |
| French Defense Advance Paulsen Euwe Variation | 42 | 27 | 12 | 3 | 64.3% |
| French Defense Tarrasch Closed | 37 | 15 | 18 | 4 | 40.5% |
| Bishops Opening | 25 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 36.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 24 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 54.2% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Accelerated Dragon Modern Variation | 24 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Open Pelikan and Sveshnikov Variations | 23 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 43.5% |
| Italian Game | 22 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Sicilian Defense French Variation | 21 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 47.6% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 2 |
| Losing | 13 | 0 |