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Héctor Elissalt Cardenas IM

Username: HElissalt

Location: Madrid, Spain

Playing Since: 2014-05-02 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟

Chess.com

Daily: 197
0W / 2L / 0D
Rapid: 2148
11W / 15L / 0D
Blitz: 2349
324W / 288L / 71D
Bullet: 2026
15W / 8L / 1D

Héctor Elissalt Cardenas – The International Master with a Twist

Héctor Elissalt Cardenas, known in chess circles as HElissalt, proudly holds the title of International Master awarded by FIDE. His journey through the ranks is nothing short of a rollercoaster – but one where he’s the one controlling the twists and turns!

A Tactical Maestro and Comeback King

HElissalt’s chess style is a fascinating blend of perseverance and strategic depth. With a remarkable 83% comeback rate and an impeccable 100% win rate after losing a piece, Héctor refuses to let setbacks define his game. You might say he doesn’t just play chess – he stages thrilling mini-dramas on the board where every lost piece is just a plot twist.

Speed Demon of the Board

When it comes to blitz and bullet games, Héctor has proven himself fearlessly dominating across the years. Starting with a humble blitz rating around 1830 in 2014, he soared to a peak of about 2471 blitz rating by 2022. His bullet stats, while more modest, show flashes of brilliance, boasting a max rating over 2026 in 2024. And rumor has it, his fingers move so fast, some opponents suspect he might be part robot!

Opening Secrets and Opponent Records

HElissalt likes to keep his opening strategies under wraps—his "Top Secret" style has a win rate nearing 47% in blitz and a staggering 62% in bullet. His records against certain opponents read like an epic saga: undefeated against veterans like "bencus12" and "magila31," but occasionally humbled by others. On a good day, though, he turns the tide effortlessly.

The Mind Behind the Moves

With an average of about 69 moves per win, Héctor plays games that are anything but quick skirmishes—think marathon chess sessions that test endurance as well as intellect. His tilt factor is a modest 6, proving that even in the heat of battle, he keeps his cool. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays are his power play days, boasting win rates around 70% or higher – maybe the weekend rest does wonders!

Fun Facts

  • Longest winning streak: 20 games. Clearly, when Héctor is on fire, don’t expect a reprieve.
  • Prefers the black pieces almost as much as white, maintaining equal levels of cunning and success with both.
  • Early resignation rate is low (4.15%), meaning Héctor is in it until the very last move—no quitters here!

In summary: Héctor Elissalt Cardenas is the kind of player who combines tactical genius, mental toughness, and a playful secrecy, making him an intriguing and formidable opponent on any chessboard. Whether blitz or bullet, casual or rated, keep an eye out for HElissalt – he’s the IM who makes every game a story worth watching.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
dark0_2010 1W / 0L / 0D View
tottoso 1W / 0L / 0D View
staria807 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
badzurka 4W / 6L / 0D View Games
paladinooo 4W / 1L / 3D View Games
ecairo 4W / 1L / 0D View Games
Jarmo Hartikainen 2W / 2L / 1D View Games
Milan Franic 1W / 3L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2349
2024 2026 2310
2023 1791 2374 197
2022 2440 2148
2021 1760 2338
2020 1769 2261 2069
2019 2067
2018 1623 2038
2017 1948
2014 1830
Rating by Year201420172018201920202021202220232024202524401623YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 5W / 2L / 2D 2W / 5L / 0D 70.6
2024 7W / 17L / 4D 12W / 16L / 4D 76.2
2023 27W / 35L / 5D 27W / 25L / 11D 76.0
2022 29W / 20L / 7D 22W / 29L / 4D 76.3
2021 32W / 36L / 5D 21W / 36L / 8D 76.6
2020 27W / 30L / 8D 29W / 31L / 4D 70.8
2019 23W / 5L / 5D 23W / 6L / 2D 71.7
2018 18W / 6L / 2D 20W / 5L / 0D 62.8
2017 9W / 7L / 0D 10W / 2L / 1D 67.7
2014 3W / 0L / 0D 4W / 0L / 0D 64.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 680 321 288 71 47.2%
Slav Defense Exchange Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Gambit Declined Semi Slav Defense Accelerated Move Order 1 1 0 0 100.0%
English Opening Kings English Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 24 15 8 1 62.5%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 26 11 15 0 42.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 2 0 2 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 20 4
Losing 6 0
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