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Hiago Rafael (Hiagort1) - The Chess Journeyman

Meet Hiago Rafael, also known by his username Hiagort1, a passionate chess enthusiast navigating the board with the heart of a lion and the spirit of a tinkerer. While his peak blitz rating of 253 (achieved in June 2025) might not scare grandmasters away, his fight-and-flair style certainly keeps his opponents on their toes! Don't let the numbers fool you—this player is as unpredictable as a knight jump in the middle of the night.

Playing Style & Strengths

Hiago has a knack for the Englund Gambit, boasting a stunning 85.7% win rate in blitz games—a risky opening, much like his approach to life! The Queen’s Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation is another favorite, yielding a solid 70% success rate. He’s also quite comfortable wielding the King’s Pawn variations, especially the Kings Knight Variation with a commendable 75% win rate.

His endgame strategy reveals patience and perseverance, averaging about 41 moves per win, highlighting his willingness to outlast opponents rather than checkmate in a lightning strike. Speaking of comebacks, Hiago impressively turns the tides 63.16% of the time once down—a real fighter who doesn’t throw in the towel easily, and with an early resignation rate under 6%, he is not one to quit prematurely.

Competitive Journey & Stats

Starting from humble beginnings in 2024 with blitz ratings dipping to 122, Hiago surged ahead, playing over 126 blitz games in May 2025 alone. His current winning streak is 4 games strong, with a longest winning streak of 5, while enduring a longest losing streak of 7—showing that every hero’s journey has its ups and downs. But fear not, the tilt factor is a manageable 7 out of 100, so frustration rarely gets the best of him.

Across different times, Hiago is no slouch: his best days to play are Tuesdays and Mondays boasting win rates of 75% and 72% respectively. Oddly enough, his peak brainpower strikes most often around 11 PM—a perfect excuse to say, “I’m burning the midnight oil... and pawns.”

Memorable Matches & Rivals

Recent victories include impressive wins by checkmate and resignation, demonstrating a capacity for both tactical finesse and psychological pressure. Notable wins were over opponents like aunali17, dr-1ecter, and chessguy20777, all with a clean record against these frequent dueling rivals.

Of course, no player is perfect. Hiago’s recent losses include tough battles where time slipped away, such as a crushing defeat on time versus OeilOuvert. But then again, what’s a game without a little drama? Hiago’s resilience shines in the face of such setbacks.

Personality on the Board

With a playful mix of calculated aggression and daring gambits, Hiago is a player who’s as fun to root for as he is to play against. Whether employing the surprisingly effective Englund Gambit or patiently teasing his opponents into mistakes, he embodies the spirit of the chess underdog with a penchant for memorable, nail-biting encounters.

In short: If Hiago Rafael isn’t winning, he’s learning—and does it all with a smile, a dash of humor, and a fierce love for the royal game.