Profile Summary: henrycravens
Meet henrycravens, a chess player whose journey through the 64 squares is as colorful as his rating graph! Though his peak Rapid rating touched an ambitious 387 in early 2023, henrycravens embraces the rollercoaster of victory and defeat like a true strategist—chasing that elusive checkmate with both grit and humor.
Playing primarily in the Rapid format, he has logged over 159 games, showing persistence with a win rate hovering around 38%. While his Blitz and Bullet ratings may not set the room on fire (199 and 279 peaks respectively), don’t let that fool you—he knows how to create tactical surprises, often leading to comebacks that would confuse even the sharpest grandmasters.
His longest winning streak is an impressive 9 games, proving that when the stars align, no rank is safe. But beware his longest losing streak of 8—because every phoenix must burn before it rises! Henrycravens’ love for the “Top Secret” opening appears to be a double-edged sword, offering plenty of excitement but requiring guts to pull off.
Known for a rather high early resignation rate of nearly 33%, it seems henrycravens isn’t afraid to wave the white flag when the chips are down—saving his energy for the battles where victory is still within reach. His psychological resilience shines with a “tilt factor” of just 8, showing he keeps his cool better than most when a blunder hits.
Late evenings are where henrycravens truly excels—his best time of day to play, according to stats, is 19:00 sharp, when he racks up a win rate over 64%! Whether it's a dramatic checkmate or a well-earned resignation from his opponents, henrycravens knows how to deliver memorable moments.
Recent Highlights
- Most recent victory: A dazzling checkmate on March 26, 2023, sealing the game with style and nerves of steel. Watch the game
- Learning moments: April saw henrycravens meet some tough opponents with a few narrow defeats, but all in a day's pursuit of chess mastery. See the details
henrycravens may not yet be a house-hold name in the chess world, but his spirit, tactical creativity, and capacity for both comeback and comedy make every game worth watching. A chess player for the people, he reminds us all that even if the board gets messy, the fun never has to end!
