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Hernan🎖 Garcia

Username: hernanfgt

Playing Since: 2019-04-13 (Active)

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Daily: 832
5W / 2L / 0D
Rapid: 1021
1187W / 1183L / 95D
Blitz: 915
389W / 334L / 21D
Bullet: 628
4W / 7L / 0D

Hernan šŸŽ– Garcia - The Enigmatic Chess Warrior

Also known by his username hernanfgt, Hernan Garcia is not your everyday chess player. His journey across the 64 squares reads like a rollercoaster ride—complete with thrilling highs, puzzling lows, and plenty of surprises in between.

Rating Odyssey

From a rapid rating just over 1100 in 2020, Hernan peaked at a respectable 1251 before a series of adventures (and misadventures) brought his rating fluctuating between 800 and 1200. His blitz and bullet ratings suggest a player who's quick on his feet but occasionally lets the bullet clock bite him! Daily chess? Oh, he’s there too, flirting with a solid 1000 rating, proving patience isn’t lost on this maestro.

Playstyle & Strategy

Hernan’s style is a curious mix of grit and grace. With an early resignation rate of only about 1.57%, he’s not the type to give up easily—except maybe when faced with a sneaky gambit. Averaging 53 moves per win, but hanging around 70 moves on his losses, he clearly loves a good, protracted battle on the board. Interestingly, his white pieces carry a better win rate (about 51.4%) than black (around 46.6%), so if you ask Hernan for tips, ask him how to make the most of White!

Tactical Wizardry & Resilience

If Hernan loses a piece, don’t count him out yet: his comeback rate is a blistering 64.6%, and he wins the game 100% of the time after losing a piece. That's not just resilience—that's sorcery. Though he tilts moderately (tilt factor of 13), he turns misfortune into magic, showing that a lost pawn today might be tomorrow’s queen.

Opponent Chronicles

Facing thousands of opponents, Hernan boasts a very respectable track record and a nearly secret opening preference, dubbed "Top Secret," with nearly 2,400 rapid games under his belt and close to a 48% win rate. His blitz encounters show even better results, with a 52% success rate. In daily chess, he’s downright dominant, winning over 72% of the time in his choice openings—clearly saving his best for the long game.

Fun Facts & Quirks

  • Longest winning streak? 8 games in a row — someone get this man a trophy!
  • His favorite hour to wreak havoc? Not surprisingly, 11 AM and 8 AM boast perfect 100% win rates. Early bird catches the rook, apparently.
  • Despite occasional losses, his "one-sided loss rate" is a mere 3.28%, so don’t expect Hernan to be blown off the board lightly.
  • He plays the psychological game: sometimes he’s a little tilted, but his overall rated vs casual win difference suggests he thrives under pressure… or at least tries his best to pretend he does.

In a Nutshell

Hernan šŸŽ– Garcia is a passionate, persistent player whose chess career paints a vivid picture of ups, downs, and epic comebacks. Whether blitzing bombs or pondering in daily matches, Hernan’s dedication is crystal clear. Get ready, because challenging him might mean hours of thrilling battle, sprinkled with unexpected twists and a healthy dose of chess personality!


šŸ†š Opponent Insights

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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 914 843
2024 1009 1001
2023 960
2022 1085
2021 883 1098
2020 793 962 1240
2019 751 834
Rating by Year20192020202120222023202420251240751YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 41W / 50L / 2D 44W / 48L / 2D 69.1
2024 132W / 94L / 14D 98W / 122L / 15D 64.7
2023 99W / 91L / 12D 85W / 109L / 7D 66.9
2022 117W / 107L / 7D 105W / 112L / 6D 64.6
2021 164W / 158L / 10D 151W / 171L / 11D 62.5
2020 172W / 134L / 14D 155W / 149L / 8D 60.5
2019 86W / 67L / 3D 87W / 69L / 1D 54.4

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 2333 1119 1124 90 48.0%
Italian Game 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Philidor Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Italian Four Knights Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Scotch Game 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Modern Defense with 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Giuoco Piano Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Center Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 743 388 334 21 52.2%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 11 8 3 0 72.7%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 4 1 3 0 25.0%

šŸ”„ Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 1
Losing 13 0
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