Biography of Cael Chess (himisCael)
Meet Cael, better known online as himisCael, a tenacious chess enthusiast with a passion for rapid battles and a notable streak of resilience. Although not a grandmaster (yet), Cael's journey through the ranks is nothing short of entertaining—and sometimes baffling!
Rating Rollercoaster
In 2024, Cael's rapid rating peaked at a respectable 231, but the 2025 season brought challenges across formats. His blitz rating fluctuated wildly, topping out at 342 in some moments of brilliance, only to settle back down to 100. Daily chess was a brief affair, with a perfect 400 rating achieved in a single game (though sadly followed by a loss). Bullet chess? Just one game played, ending in a polite draw. It seems Cael prefers to take his time—or maybe just enjoys the thrill of rapid-play chaos!
Playing Style & Tactics
Cael is a fighter to the very end, with over 58% of games reaching the endgame phase. However, an early resignation rate of around 26% hints at moments of drama and perhaps impatience. When things go south and a piece is lost, Cael proves fearless—boasting a 100% win rate after losing material in key moments. That's some serious comeback skill!
The Opponents Cael Loves to Face
Facing the same opponents repeatedly, Cael has met sjoc1 27 times with a humble 33% win rate, and has slightly better fortunes against 3mersonchess and thebiggestnut0812. Impressively, Cael seems to crush the unknowns with a perfect 100% win rate against the likes of maaaiiitaa and wojti1171. Clearly, some matchups bring out Cael’s best moves.
When & How Cael Wins
The mysterious peak hours for Cael's victories are early mornings around 3 AM and 14 PM (because why not?), boasting win rates of 66.67% in these odd hours—proving that while others sleep, Cael strategizes. Saturdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are the magic days, each bringing a win rate near 30%, while Sundays seem to be the hardest nut to crack.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 3 games (not bad for a player with a tilt factor of 8!)
- Average moves per win: A marathon 63 moves—patience is a virtue!
- Despite the ups and downs, Cael maintains an optimistic spirit and a quirky love for “top secret” openings.
Whether you call him Cael or himisCael, he's a player whose games tell stories of grit, unexpected comebacks, and a healthy dose of chess humor. Keep an eye out for him in the virtual arenas—because every game with Cael is a lesson in perseverance!
Feedback for Cael Chess
Great job on your recent games! I reviewed your play and here are some constructive points to help you improve:
Strengths
- Opening Initiative: You actively challenge your opponent early on, especially in openings like the French Defense and King's Pawn variations. This proactive approach often puts pressure on your opponents.
- Tactical Awareness: Your games show good tactical vision, with several well-executed attacks leading to checkmate in complex positions. For example, your recent win on 2025.01.25 showcased precise coordination of your queen and pawns to deliver mate.
- Piece Activity: You effectively develop your pieces to active squares and consistently look for ways to gain material or positional advantage.
Areas for Improvement
- Opening Stability: Occasionally, you face early queen checks or threats after aggressive openings (like 2. Qh5 against you). Studying common responses to these early queen sorties will help you avoid difficult positions or quick mistakes.
- King Safety: In some games, your king position appears vulnerable to early attacks. Consider improving your castling timing and pawn structure in front of the king to enhance safety.
- Endgame Technique: You successfully converted many winning positions, but further study of endgame principles—especially with pawns and queen endgames—will help close out games more confidently.
- Time Management: Some moves show large time gaps, indicating possible hesitation in critical moments. Practice using your clock efficiently to maintain enough time for complex positions.
Next Steps & Resources
- Review your games where your queen was attacked early, and learn solid replies to early queen checks or pins.
- Study basic endgames such as queen vs king, and pawn promotion races, to sharpen your finishing skills.
- Practice tactics puzzles regularly to maintain sharpness in spotting combinations.
- Try to castle early and maintain a solid pawn structure to protect your king early in the game.
Overall, you’re on a promising path. Keep pushing to improve in these key areas, and your chess will continue to become stronger!
Good luck and enjoy your next games!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| sjoc1 | 8W / 5L / 13D | View Games |
| 3mersonchess | 6W / 4L / 7D | View Games |
| thebiggestnut0812 | 2W / 2L / 3D | View Games |
| nolanonchess0 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| ranok48 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 191 | 100 | 155 | 400 |
| 2024 | 231 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8W / 23L / 10D | 7W / 13L / 10D | 67.2 |
| 2024 | 5W / 5L / 3D | 3W / 5L / 3D | 70.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 27 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 40.7% |
| Three Knights Opening | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.0% |
| Center Game | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| Dresden Opening: The Goblin | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 25.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 3 | 0 |
| Losing | 8 | 5 |