henrybh

Player Profile: henrybh

Meet henrybh, a rapid chess aficionado whose journey resembles a rollercoaster with a dash of comedy and a sprinkle of brilliance. Starting from humble beginnings with a rating hovering in the 250s in early 2023, henrybh has steadily improved over the months, reaching a peak rapid rating of 955 in August 2024 — proving that persistence (and maybe a little stubbornness) pays off.

This player enjoys the good fights on the board, balancing wins and losses almost as evenly as a seesaw: with 893 wins, 861 losses, and a thoughtful 79 draws in rapid games. They don’t shy away from tense endgames, boasting a solid 54.4% endgame frequency, and their average winning game runs about 55 moves — some chess marathons are born here!

The openings book of henrybh is diverse but has favorites and nemeses. The King’s Pawn Opening is their most popular go-to, with a fairly balanced win rate of 46.78%, while the tricky Van't Kruijs Opening shows their slightly more aggressive flair with a 55.17% win rate. Although some defenses like the Bishop's Opening Boi Variation might leave henrybh scratching their head (33.33% win rate), their tactical awareness shines, especially with a remarkable 72.9% comeback rate after setbacks.

Psychological resilience? Check. With a tilt factor of 10 – which means even when the game teeters on frustration’s edge, henrybh keeps the chessboard as a calm battlefield. Their favorite showdown hour is 5 PM, where a winning streak is just a few moves away.

When it comes to rivalries, some opponents clearly have henrybh’s number (looking at you qwyritorir and jjmbez with 0% win rate against them), while others might as well be pawns in henrybh’s grand plan. The current losing streak is five games, but with a longest winning streak of eight, the phoenix always rises.

Signature Moment

One for the highlight reel: a recent spectacular checkmate against keo3j8ejeje using the Giuoco Piano, vanquishing the opponent in just 10 moves! A game as quick as henrybh’s wit, ending with a queen-checkmate that left no doubts who’s boss.

In short: henrybh is the friendly neighborhood chess player who fights hard, learns from losses, and has a soft spot for long, thoughtful battles. Not afraid to experiment and certainly never afraid to resign early when the coffee’s calling, henrybh reminds us all that chess is as much about fun and personality as it is about pawns and kings.