Hey Ducky

Chess Profile: HeyDucky1

Meet HeyDucky1, a tenacious player in the bustling world of online chess. A Rapid specialist, HeyDucky1 has mastered the art of diving into battles lasting dozens of moves, with an average decisive game clocking in at just under 50 moves—plenty of time to hatch clever traps, execute sneaky tactics, or blissfully blunder spectacularly.

Rating and Performance

Starting modestly in 2023 with a Rapid rating hovering around 238, HeyDucky1 soared to their peak Rapid rating of 668 in April 2023. The journey since then has been a rollercoaster, but with an overall Rapid record nearly balanced at 137 wins and 140 losses, plus 14 draws, HeyDucky1 keeps battling in the trenches.

Blitz, Bullet, and Daily play exist mostly as side quests, with ratings touching 183 in Blitz and a Bullet peak of 150, but Rapid remains the main stage.

Favorite Openings and Signature Moves

The King's Pawn Opening is HeyDucky1's playground, especially the Leonardis Variation with a sharp 73% win rate. Other favored armors include the Philidor Defense and Petrovs Defense, where their success rate ascends into the mid-60%s.

Unluckily, the Scandinavian Defense Closed seems to ruffle their feathers, where the win rate hovers at a miserable 14%. HeyDucky1 probably prefers to duck away from those lines—quack quack!

Playing Style & Psychology

HeyDucky1 exhibits an intriguing psychological profile: a modest tilt factor of 10 and a prodigious comeback rate of 67%, proving resilience better than many ducklings trying to fly. When down a piece, the win rate dips to roughly 39%, but they never surrender without a fight. Rapid games often end by resignation—a sign of good sportsmanship or just an honest acknowledgment that “Oops, I totally botched it.”

Their best time to strike is bright and early at 6 AM, showing they might be the kind of player who seizes fresh-morning brainpower (or just really likes to wake up early to avoid distractions).

Notable Streaks and Records

The longest winning streak on record is an impressive 7 games in a row, but the 10-game losing streak warns us that even ducks have off days. Despite some recent setbacks, the player fights back earnestly.

Recent Highlights

Most recent victory: An exciting checkmate victory using the French Defense Knight Variation, showcasing strategic patience and a well-timed assault at move 67!
(Result: 1-0 vs i2sm-4ky)

Most recent defeat: A tough loss by resignation against qichengcai in the Scandinavian Defense Closed variation – even the best ducks can slip on a wet leaf.

Fun Facts

• Switches color champs: Black games have a better win rate (50.7%) than White (41%). Maybe HeyDucky1 just loves the thrill of being the underdog!
• Has a peculiar fondness for the Philidor Defense with a remarkable 75% win rate, proving patience pays off.
• Average first capture happens early, around move 6, so if you face HeyDucky1, be ready for an opening skirmish.
• Quacks less, plays more: Only about 11% of their games end with early resignation — they stick around for the juicy midgame adventures.

In the grand pond of chess, HeyDucky1 might not be the biggest, flashiest duck, but they are that persistent, crafty one who keeps paddling against the current. So if you meet HeyDucky1 across the board, prepare for a game full of surprises, some quacks, and a fierce fight to the finish.

Latest Rating Trend ([Rapid])

Rapid rating peaks and valleys through the years:

• 2023: Climbed from 238 to a high of 668, then settled around 400–450
• 2024: Holding a steady 389
• 2025: Fluctuating around the mid-300s with recent improvements