אייל אלדן מילר (HiEyal) - Chess Player Profile
Meet אייל אלדן מילר, also known as HiEyal, a rapidly improving chess enthusiast who’s making waves on the 64-square battlefield. Starting with a humble rapid rating around 229 in early 2024, HiEyal quickly climbed the ranks to a peak rapid rating of 805 in April 2025—proving that slow and steady can indeed win the race (or at least up the leaderboard).
Playing Style: A strategic blend of patience and resilience. With an early resignation rate just below 10%, HiEyal prefers to fight until the bitter end, averaging almost 54 moves per win. This player shines brightest in the endgame, engaging in nearly half their games' final phases—a testament to their gritty fighting spirit.
Time Control Mastery: While HiEyal shows prowess across all formats, rapid games are their forte. They boast solid results in Rapid (475 wins out of 983 games), an impeccable undefeated streak in their small sample of Daily chess (2 wins, no losses), and a respectable record in Bullet and Blitz times, proving adaptability across speeds.
Favorite Openings: HiEyal isn’t shy about trying a variety of openings, with a slight preference for aggressive and classical lines. In rapid games, the King’s Pawn Opening and the Four Knights Game (Italian Variation) are signature choices, often leading to dynamic positions. Notably, their Van't Kruijs Opening hauls the highest win rate at ~59%, hinting at a fondness for less traveled theoretical roads.
Psychological Edge: With an impressive comeback rate of 64%, HiEyal can snatch victories from the jaws of defeat. Playing at night, especially at 9 PM when their win rate peaks, HiEyal might just be a chess vampire—thriving when others are winding down. The tilt factor is modest at 13%, meaning frustration rarely takes the driver's seat.
Opponent Annals: HiEyal’s matchups have seen fierce battles with players like savage_king711 and qbrussow, boasting a perfect 100% win rate against some and a challenge against others. Some opponents seem to bring out the best chess-playing "HiEyal" — or perhaps it’s just their opponents stumbling into creative traps!
Recent Triumph: On June 2, 2025, HiEyal delivered a thrilling checkmate against savage_king711 in a game starting with the Van't Kruijs Opening (ECO A00). The match showcased tactical ingenuity, navigating complex middle and endgame webs to seal victory in style. You can relive this victory here.
Summary: HiEyal is a chess player who blends resilience, adaptability, and a touch of opening eclecticism. Whether it’s rapid, blitz, bullet, or daily, their journey is marked with growth, strategic depth, and a dash of fighting spirit. They might not be Grandmaster-level just yet, but every grandmaster was once where HiEyal stands — hungry, persistent, and ready to castle into glory. And remember: against HiEyal, resign early only if you’re truly out of moves!
