Andrzej Radulębski

Andrzej Radulębski (aka Hercules209)

Andrzej Radulębski, better known in the chess realms as Hercules209, is a resilient blitz warrior and rapid tactician whose chess journey is sprinkled with both fierce battles and instructive defeats. His peak blitz rating soared impressively to 2243 in May 2020, showcasing his knack for rapid-fire calculations and daring plays. Rapid chess is his playground too, reaching a solid 1940 peak, while his bullet and daily chess performances tell tales of a versatile player willing to brave all time controls.

Andrzej’s style is a blend of patience and tactical awareness — he is known to keep fighting with an admirable 86.29% comeback rate, demonstrating that quitting early is not in his repertoire (his early resignation rate is a humble 3.89%). His games tend to be long, averaging around 68 moves, proving he’s in it for the full mental marathon, not just quick skirmishes.

His opening choices read like a seasoned chess palette: a fondness for the Caro-Kann Defense (particularly the Advance Tal Variation), the King's Indian Defense, and tactical venom from the Trompowsky Attack. Unfortunately, the Slav Defense Modern Quiet Schallopp Defense in rapid chess has been less kind so far — persistence is key!

Highlight moments from Andrzej's matches include a swift checkmate victory in a Ruy Lopez Anderssen Variation where tactical finesse sealed the deal, and a recent strategic win against a tough opponent by resignation — evidence that Hercules209’s opponents better watch their king!

While his current streaks may see some ups and downs, including a temperamental tilt factor of 11 (which means the occasional minor frustration is inevitable), his best hours to strike are late evening—times when others might be winding down, Andrzej’s mind is most sharply tuned (notably at 23:00, where his win rate astonishingly hits 100%).

Off the board, Andrzej might be plotting his next game plan or perfecting his favorite coffee brew to fuel those late-night battles. Whether blitzing through defenses or grinding deep endgames, this Polish player embodies the enduring spirit and wit of a true chess enthusiast.