Hieroglyphes - The Enigmatic Chess Explorer
In the vast arena of online chess, few stories are as intricate and labyrinthine as that of Hieroglyphes. From humble beginnings scoring sub-800 blitz ratings to an impressive peak rapid rating of 862 in early 2023, this player embodies the eternal struggle and triumph of chess enthusiasts everywhere.
Playing Style & Strategy
Hieroglyphes approaches chess like a cryptic puzzle, often engaging in lengthy battles with an average of nearly 49 moves per win, proving a fondness for grinding out victories through careful strategy rather than swift assaults. Their endgame frequency is a solid 52.5%, shining brightest when the board starts to clear. Yet be wary! Their tilt factor sits at a modest 20, indicating a temperamental streak during tough matches.
Tactical Awareness & Resilience
One of Hieroglyphes' most impressive tricks is their comeback rate of over 68%, showing a knack for overturning adverse positions. While their win rate after losing a piece is 41.4%, a sign of gritty determination, only 3.2% of their losses are one-sided, hinting that even in defeat they put up a fight worthy of ancient hieroglyphs.
Favorite Openings
A devout fan of the kings’ pawn openings, Hieroglyphes enjoys the Scandinavian Defense—especially the Mieses-Kotrc Variation, boasting a respectable 55%+ win rate here in blitz battles. They also dabble with the Scottish Game, Queen’s Pawn Opening, and the Philidor Defense, navigating these classic lines with a flair that looks deceptively simple but packs a punch.
Online Performance & Memorable Moments
Online stats reveal a warrior who has played over 6,000 rapid games, winning almost as many as they lost— talk about stamina and dedication! Recent battles feature swift wins by resignation against lower-rated opponents, sometimes securing victory in under a minute, demonstrating that when the pressure mounts, Hieroglyphes knows how to press their advantage.
Quirks & Fun Facts
- Best time to challenge Hieroglyphes? Apparently, 10:00 AM, when their win rate peaks at 51%—so set your alarm clock accordingly.
- Despite facing furious clocks and rapid fire bullet games, they maintain a low early resignation rate of just 1.8%, proving true perseverance.
- Hieroglyphes can stoically endure long losing streaks (up to 20 games!), but always bounces back stronger.
In Conclusion
Hieroglyphes might not be the grandmaster lighting up the championship halls, but their journey through the echelons of online chess is nothing short of heroic. They embody the spirit of the game: relentless, adaptable, and always striving for the next win—each move etched carefully, like an ancient symbol carved in digital stone.
Watch out world, the cryptic moves of Hieroglyphes continue to puzzle and thrill.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| tragique_johnson | 9W / 63L / 1D | View Games |
| hd_ggoyo | 3W / 17L / 1D | View Games |
| dasmanman | 11W / 9L / 0D | View Games |
| cotangens90 | 4W / 11L / 0D | View Games |
| twerner84 | 6W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 109 | 283 | 580 | 800 |
| 2024 | 186 | 251 | 597 | 1030 |
| 2023 | 238 | 432 | 649 | 1022 |
| 2022 | 796 | 404 | 729 | 948 |
| 2021 | 796 | 448 | 766 | |
| 2020 | 457 | 840 | 948 | |
| 2019 | 1000 | 812 | 1164 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1234W / 1469L / 32D | 1167W / 1530L / 39D | 48.1 |
| 2024 | 1901W / 1926L / 51D | 1784W / 2067L / 44D | 52.2 |
| 2023 | 1157W / 1135L / 64D | 1074W / 1249L / 76D | 63.3 |
| 2022 | 1040W / 1036L / 48D | 964W / 1101L / 33D | 59.7 |
| 2021 | 701W / 697L / 38D | 690W / 708L / 33D | 58.6 |
| 2020 | 29W / 55L / 2D | 29W / 50L / 1D | 49.7 |
| 2019 | 9W / 15L / 1D | 8W / 21L / 1D | 52.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1228 | 593 | 607 | 28 | 48.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 932 | 470 | 435 | 27 | 50.4% |
| Three Knights Opening | 581 | 316 | 250 | 15 | 54.4% |
| Four Knights Game Italian Variation | 579 | 300 | 267 | 12 | 51.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 536 | 258 | 265 | 13 | 48.1% |
| Scotch Game | 343 | 160 | 175 | 8 | 46.6% |
| Philidor Defense | 337 | 158 | 171 | 8 | 46.9% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 309 | 164 | 141 | 4 | 53.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 305 | 141 | 152 | 12 | 46.2% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Four Knights Game | 288 | 148 | 127 | 13 | 51.4% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 466 | 242 | 220 | 4 | 51.9% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 426 | 220 | 204 | 2 | 51.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 314 | 148 | 162 | 4 | 47.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 235 | 130 | 102 | 3 | 55.3% |
| Three Knights Opening | 212 | 101 | 110 | 1 | 47.6% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 170 | 88 | 81 | 1 | 51.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 167 | 68 | 96 | 3 | 40.7% |
| Four Knights Game Gunsberg Variation | 141 | 78 | 60 | 3 | 55.3% |
| Center Game | 137 | 72 | 63 | 2 | 52.5% |
| Philidor Defense | 127 | 60 | 65 | 2 | 47.2% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 656 | 272 | 379 | 5 | 41.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 575 | 261 | 309 | 5 | 45.4% |
| Center Game | 417 | 189 | 225 | 3 | 45.3% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Linksspringer Variation | 205 | 88 | 116 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 146 | 52 | 94 | 0 | 35.6% |
| Center Game Accepted Paulsen Berger Variation | 146 | 61 | 81 | 4 | 41.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 138 | 60 | 77 | 1 | 43.5% |
| Center Game Accepted Paulsen Attack | 128 | 50 | 77 | 1 | 39.1% |
| Center Game Accepted | 113 | 51 | 61 | 1 | 45.1% |
| Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense | 106 | 45 | 61 | 0 | 42.5% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Center Game | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Linksspringer Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening Anglo Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 0 |
| Losing | 20 | 1 |