Profile: heyeegun - The Relentless Chess Adventurer
Meet heyeegun, a chess player who embodies the spirit of undaunted resilience and the occasional creative mishap on the 64 squares. Though not perched atop the grandmaster throne (yet!), he has carved out a fascinating journey through the ranks with a peak rapid rating soaring to 586 in late 2023 and a dynamic bullet zenith of 408 in early 2025.
Starting humbly with a first rapid rating barely scratching 264, heyeegun's journey reads like a suspense novel—peppered with thrilling wins, tough losses, and a knack for fighting back. His longest winning streak of 7 games proves that when the stars align, this player can unleash some serious tactical fireworks.
Playing mostly in rapid time controls, he has logged a hefty 347 wins against 338 losses, which is basically a "glass half full" kind of record, plus a modest clutch of draws. Bullet games show a sprightlier side with an impressive 47 wins out of 83 plus one draw, suggesting lightning-fast instincts — or at least a well-rehearsed panic button.
Opening Preferences reveal a love affair with classic structures. King's Pawn Opening is a reliable weapon with nearly 90 rapid games, featuring a solid 49% win rate, boosted especially by the King's Knight Variation where heyeegun enjoys over 60% success. Not to be boxed in, he also dabbles effectively in the Queen's Pawn Opening and the Scotch Game, wielding these as his Swiss Army knives on the board.
When the clock ticks down, heyeegun reveals a quirky psychological profile. With an early resignation rate of 6.9%, there’s a touch of impatience or perhaps a strategic “No need to suffer, let’s live to fight another day” mindset. But don’t be fooled — his comeback rate (the ability to rally after losing material) stands impressively at nearly 74%, confirming a fighting spirit that refuses to quit.
Favorites? He seems to thrive in the evening with a best time to play around 7 PM and a perfect 100% win rate at 7 PM game hour (coincidence or superstition?). Weekends are his playground with his win rate nearly touching 61% on Saturdays—perhaps he’s just a weekend warrior who shines brightest under the casual starlight.
Career Highlight: Most Recent Win
On June 1, 2025, in a rapid battle against PopTheBean, heyeegun demonstrated tactical mastery — playing White in a French Defense (C10 Normal Variation), he methodically advanced pawns and pieces until the opponent resigned after 23 moves. This game showed smart aggression, utilizing center control and a decisive queen attack culminating in resignation. A sweet victory from a resilient tactician!
Playing Style & Quirks
- Balances offense and defense with an almost equal win rate playing White (48.8%) and Black (47.2%).
- Prefers endgames, reaching them in near half the matches — patience is a virtue!
- Plays long: Average moves per win hover around 46, and losses go over 55 — fights hard till the last piece drops.
- Tilt factor low at 8, meaning the rollercoaster of losses and wins rarely rattles his composure.
All in all, heyeegun is the kind of player you want by your side — stubborn as a mule, clever as a fox, and just crazy enough to keep chess interesting. Whether he’s dismantling opponents with the King's Knight Variation or scrambling back from the brink of defeat, heyeegun brings charm, cheek, and a hint of mystery to the chessboard.
