Profile: Hicham (aka hicham-ga)
Meet Hicham, the chess warrior who’s been battling pawns, knights, and kings since at least 2024, probably longer if you count his legendary coffee-fueled practice sessions. His journey through the chessboard battlefield reveals a player unafraid of both rapid climbs and occasional bullet blunders.
Ratings & Style
- Rapid Chess: Jumped from a respectable 748 rating in 2024 to an impressive 1125 in 2025 — a sign that Hicham's rapid-fire decisions have become even more rapid and effective.
- Blitz: Currently rocking a solid 659 rating, steadily up from 506 just a year prior. Clearly, Hicham loves the adrenaline rush of the clock ticking down.
- Bullet: With a max rating of 605, Hicham’s bullet games are marked by fierce skirmishes — sometimes winning, sometimes losing — but always thrilling to watch or hide behind the sofa.
Playing Style and Stats
With an average win move count of 55 and a loss move count stretching to 71, Hicham plays the long game, indulging in chess marathons that would tire your grandma. His endgame is a favorite haunt, featuring in 61% of his matches — proving he doesn’t shy from the final showdown.
Early resignation? Barely ever—an admirable 1.17% rate means Hicham fights on, even when the queen’s taken a vacation. His comeback rate is a staggering 61.92%, and he’s undefeated after losing a piece. To put it simply: give Hicham a little breathing room, and he’ll turn a lost fight into a crushing victory.
Quirks & Fun Facts
- Hicham has a tilt factor of 9, which means he might occasionally grumble like a disgruntled grandpa when the chess gods don’t smile his way.
- His win rates fluctuate through the day, peaking around 8 AM (56.52%) and taking a humorous dip closer to dawn, when the brain apparently wants a coffee break.
- Friendly rivalries are alive and well, with a mixed bag of opponents: some he’s crushed repeatedly, others less so — but Hicham approaches every game as an epic saga.
In short, Hicham is a fearless chess gladiator, balancing nerves, tactics, and a command of the board that keeps his opponents guessing — or laughing when he pulls out those sneaky moves. Whether bullet, blitz, or rapid, never count him out early. He's the player who might resign late, but never without a smile.