Gergely K

Gergely K. aka hessler528

Meet Gergely K., a rapidly rising star in the world of online chess with a penchant for thrilling comebacks and daring attacks. Known under the username hessler528, Gergely is both a tactical wizard and a resilient competitor who’s no stranger to the emotional rollercoaster of chess battles.

Rating & Stats

Gergely’s peak rapid rating soared impressively to 403 in October 2024, proving he’s got the stamina for complex long games. On the blitz front, he achieved a jaw-dropping top rating of 806 back in May 2024, showing lightning-fast reflexes — arguably faster than his internet connection sometimes allows!

Over his career, Gergely has played nearly 1,789 rapid games with a win-loss-draw record that’s practically even (866 wins, 865 losses, 58 draws). In blitz and bullet, he’s dabbled enough to keep opponents guessing and himself entertained.

Playing Style

A true chess rollercoaster, Gergely loves navigating complex middlegames and doesn’t shy away from tactical fireworks — with a 75% comeback rate after setbacks and an impressive 44% win rate even after losing a piece. Don’t mistake his boldness for recklessness; his games average around 40 moves per win, showing depth and patience until the final flourish.

Fun fact: Gergely apparently prefers to play late at night — his best time to strike is around 11 PM, when the stars align and his psychological tilt factor drops to almost zero.

Favorite Openings & Weapons

• Rapid: Kings Pawn Opening (nearly 400 games), with a solid 47% win rate; his Bishops Opening skill commands a tasty 56.8% win-rate — a fitting choice for a player who loves to pin and pressure.
• Blitz: Although blitz is a mixed bag, Gergely’s distinctive flair shines through variations like the Englund Gambit, which he has won 100% of his three attempts. Clearly, he enjoys unorthodox, “surprise attack” lines to unsettle his foes.

Memorable Moments

Recently, Gergely clinched a spectacular checkmate victory against “slowlc” on June 3rd, 2025. The game involved daring queen sacrifices and a final flourish with a checkmate on Qd8#. If you want to witness tactical fireworks, watch his games around this link — pure chess theater.

Like any true chess adventurer, he’s also tasted defeat, notably against “Emilopez97”, who managed to coax a resignation via advanced positional play and timely defense. Losses don’t discourage him; they fuel the next blaze of creative brilliance.

Personality & Quirks

Gergely is known for a bit of “early resignation” humor (around 10% of his games), proving he’s pragmatic and doesn’t linger in lost causes—but beware, when he’s on form, he can mount an epic comeback that’ll make you rethink quitting!

Despite facing countless opponents from all corners of the chess multiverse, Gergely maintains a gracious attitude — except perhaps for “popcorncharlie”, his most played rival, where every game is a mini rivalry with a near 40% win rate. Snack on that!

Summary

Whether you find him plotting late-night attacks or hungrily chasing that next rating milestone, Gergely K. is a player whose passion for chess is matched only by his unpredictability. If you come across a game against hessler528, be ready — because in the battle of brains, he’s always cooking up something spectacular.