Hectorcita

Profile: Hectorcita

In the ever-twisting battlefield of the 64 squares, Hectorcita stands as an unpredictable warrior with a flair for drama and determination. With a rapid rating that once skyrocketed to an impressive 398 in May 2025, this player has had more ups and downs than a knight on a bumpy ride, but always manages to keep the game interesting.

Career Highlights

• Peak Rapid Rating: 398 (May 12, 2025)
• Games Played: Over 120 rapid games, with 61 wins, 56 losses, and 11 draws
• Longest Winning Streak: 5 games

Playing Style & Tactics

Hectorcita is a fighter through and through, often refusing to surrender early (only a 16% early resignation rate). Endgames are a beloved battleground, appearing in more than half of all games played, with wins typically lasting about 51 moves — a testament to deep strategic endurance. This player handles pressure surprisingly well, boasting a comeback win rate of just over 59%, proving that losing a piece is just a minor inconvenience with a 40% win rate even after such losses.

However, beware the psychological tilt: Hectorcita has a tilt factor of 5, meaning a couple of hiccups can spiral into some head-scratching blunders. Fortunately, mornings at 10:00 AM seem to be when the pieces align best, yielding the highest win rate.

Favorite Openings

With a curious taste in openings, Hectorcita shows a surprisingly sweet spot with the Petrov's Defense, boasting a perfect 100% win rate in 4 games played — clearly a “pet roving” favorite. Other noted favorites include the Scandinavian Defense Mieses-Kotrc Variation (75% wins) and various flavors of the Queen’s Pawn and Bishop’s Openings, where resistance is met with a healthy dose of tactical fury.

Notable Opponents & Records

Hectorcita’s opponents have had mixed luck. Some, like anya_6767, aqib_saeed0, bertrand3, and chetkum, have had the misfortune of facing a 100% win rate from Hectorcita. Meanwhile, sid11siddhant proved to be a kryptonite with a 0% win rate for Hectorcita, who ironically lost on time in their last encounter—a cautionary reminder: even the best can forget the clock!

Recent Games

Most recently, Hectorcita clinched a victory with the white pieces over anya_6767 in an intense Italian Game, concluding with a dramatic abandonment at move 21 — a scenario as rare as a unicorn’s checkmate.

Just the day after, a grueling time-loss against sid11siddhant showed that even maestros occasionally miss stepping on the timer.

Day and Night Strengths

If you ever fancy a game against Hectorcita, mornings (especially around 10 AM) and evenings (around 8 PM) promise the toughest resistance, with win rates soaring above 60%. Midweek struggles might show up on Wednesdays and Thursdays, where win rates dive below 30%. Weekends, especially Saturdays, bring the best balance of fierce play and sportsmanship.

In Conclusion

Hectorcita is a rollercoaster ride of enthusiasm, resilience, and tactical mischief — a player who loves a good fight and isn't afraid of a little chaos on the board. Whether dismantling opponents with Petrov’s Defense or narrowly escaping time trouble, Hectorcita keeps us guessing, entertained, and reminded that chess is as much about the journey as the checkmate.