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HectorF0309

Playing Since: 2024-09-05 (Active)

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Rapid: 148
67W / 112L / 0D

HectorF0309: The Relentless Rapid Rambler

Meet HectorF0309, the chess enthusiast whose rapid games read like an epic saga of thrilling ups and, well... quite a few downs. Rated in the modest rapid range, Hector's journey from a 587 starting rating in early 2024 down to 130 by 2025 reveals a player who learns the hard way, with over 79 rapid losses—but hey, 47 wins prove there's never a dull moment on the board!

Playing Style & Philosophy

Hector is definitely not the patient type: with an early resignation rate of nearly 56%, sometimes the best move is knowing when to call it quits and start fresh. Yet, when he does stick around, he averages around 26 moves per win and fights fiercely through an impressive 23% comeback rate. Lost a piece? No worries—Hector boasts a perfect 100% win rate after losing material. Take that, adversity!

Black pieces are his lucky charm, boasting a win rate of 43.75%, while White games present more of a challenge at just over 30%. Psychological tilt? Barely a blip at 8%, though standing by his win rate by weekday, Mondays and Thursdays are prime time for chess conquests!

Opening Arsenal

Opening with a flair, Hector favors the Van t Kruijs Opening, wielding it in 56 games with zero recorded losses—talk about a reliable weapon. The French Defense is another favorite, featuring multiple variations where Hector has kept an impeccable unbeaten streak.

Occasional experimentation with the quirky Bird's Opening or the classic Alekhine's Defense add spice to his repertoire—though those tend to be less travelled roads.

Memorable Moments

Among Hector's recent victories was a swift win by resignation against cienicho using the French Defense where a timely queen snatch led to early game dominance. In another notable battle, he outmaneuvered kokosan147 in the French Defense Queens Knight Variation, proving that patience and precision pay off.

Losses? Yes, there are those too. But every setback is a lesson learned. Even when opponents like Rompi_chiappe or juliusk1995 managed to break through, Hector's resilience shines week after week across his two-year rapid campaign.

Fan Club & Rivalries

With a win record of 100% against several opponents including cienicho, giganji, kokosan147, and chessam777, Hector has built some solid mini-rivalries to keep the adrenaline pumping. The mysterious the_mf_kenken69 remains one elusive foe, statistically unbeaten by Hector so far.

In Summary

HectorF0309 is the embodiment of spirited play and unrelenting pursuit of improvement. Whether boldly striking with the Van t Kruijs Opening or whimsically switching to the French Defense variants, Hector’s chess journey is a testament to grit, a sprinkle of luck, and a love for the game that refuses to quit — even if the rating rollercoaster takes you on a wild ride!

Keep an eye on this rapid battler; after all, every grandmaster started somewhere... and sometimes it’s right here, where early resignations meet spectacular comebacks.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
superchessplayer321543 0W / 1L / 0D
makisboole 0W / 1L / 0D
cc25034 1W / 0L / 0D
ellyjg 0W / 1L / 0D
maddog0627 0W / 1L / 0D
paulmccartneyy77 1W / 0L / 0D
annaobel 1W / 0L / 0D
anantveer5 0W / 1L / 0D
omarlelnid 1W / 0L / 0D
ajaisajin 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
candlemassfan 2W / 0L / 0D
the_mf_kenken69 0W / 2L / 0D
thedon25253 2W / 0L / 0D
vishnu161206 1W / 1L / 0D
lildahl 0W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 100
2024 190
Rating by Year20242025190100YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 18W / 31L / 0D 21W / 29L / 0D 19.6
2024 5W / 17L / 0D 8W / 15L / 0D 24.4

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 62 25 37 0 40.3%
French Defense 13 6 7 0 46.1%
French Defense Normal Variation 9 4 5 0 44.4%
French Defense Knight Variation 8 0 8 0 0.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 6 1 5 0 16.7%
French Defense Kings Indian Attack 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Alekhines Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Birds Opening 3 0 3 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 4 0
Losing 8 2