Hipolitossos: The Chess Virtuoso With a Dash of Humor
Meet Hipolitossos, a player whose chess journey reads like an epic saga punctuated with brilliant moves, epic comebacks, and the occasional entertaining resignation. Starting off modestly with a Blitz rating of 830 in 2017, Hipolitossos quickly blossomed, skyrocketing to a Bullet peak rating of 2694 by 2025, proving that rapid fingers and quick wit are the ultimate winning combo.
From Humble Beginnings to Bullet Juggernaut
In 2019, Hipolitossos was just cracking a 1,000 rating in bullet chess, but by 2025 they had absolutely crushed the 2,500 threshold, culminating in a staggering max rating of 2694. That's right: this player can blitz through opponents faster than you can say "checkmate," boasting an impressive 47% win rate in over 3,500 Bullet games played with the mysterious, secret openings that only a true chess ninja would dare reveal.
Blitz and Rapid — The Double Threat
Though Bullet is Hipolitossos’s playground, Blitz and Rapid formats see some remarkable performances too. From a Blitz rating bounce from 830 in 2017 to a ferocious 2,484 peak in 2025, their games are a blend of speed and strategy. Rapid games aren't left behind either, with wins in nearly 67% of the 100+ games played — clearly, Hipolitossos knows how to adapt and conquer, whether lightning fast or with a little more breathing room.
Daily Chess: Slow and Steady Wins… Well, Mostly Wins
Not a fan of the rapid fire pace every day? No problem. Hipolitossos enjoys the daily chess grind as well, rocking a 72% win rate in over 150 games. Apparently, patience might not be a virtue in bullet, but it’s a secret weapon in daily chess.
Playing Style and Strategy
- Known for an Early Resignation Rate of merely 4.3% — because why give up when the comeback rate is an astonishing 81.6%?
- Endgame Connoisseur: With an endgame frequency above 75%, Hipolitossos is the kind of player you don’t want to see when the game is winding down.
- Tactical prowess shines through – winning 96.5% of games even after losing a piece. Talk about turning lemons into lemonade (or rather, checkmate out of material loss)!
- Average moves per win hover around 70, showing they like to make every move count — or, perhaps, torture their opponents in long strategic battles.
Psychological Fortitude & Stamina
While the tilt factor of 17 suggests Hipolitossos occasionally grumbles into the digital void after a rough game, their overall resilience is impressive. That negative 13.7% difference between rated and casual wins hints they’re just way more serious when stakes are high — no more Mr. Nice Guy!
Rivalries and Opponents
Hipolitossos has danced on the board with many, including rival mistrzyni_radomska69 whom they faced 153 times – proving a true test of endurance and skill. Meanwhile, the player’s record against some notorious opponents reveals a 100% win rate against challengers like littlelegendofthechess and stealthyy. Watch out, they don't lose much!
Fun Fact
The longest winning streak? A thrilling 21 games — enough to make even the calmest chess grandmaster sneak a worried glance at the clock.
So whether it’s outmaneuvering in Bullet, strategizing in Rapid, or savoring the slow burn of Daily chess, Hipolitossos stands tall as a versatile and formidable foe — with a little humor to spare. Watch their games and you just might catch a grin beneath the fierce competition.
Feedback for Toemash Hartleanski
What you already do well
- Sharp opening choice. You happily enter Pirc, Sicilian and K-side fianchetto systems, keeping positions unbalanced and full of winning chances.
- Tactical alertness under pressure. Your win over Alek (27.Rxd8+ → 31.Qd7) shows clean calculation even with <15 s on the clock.
- Growing end-game feel. Versus bodia_kyiv03 you converted an outside passed pawn with precise rook manoeuvres—good technique.
Biggest improvement levers
1 - Stop the a-pawn avalanche
Both losses to Alexander Kopylov began 1.d4 / 2.Nf3 … a-pawn march (a4-a5-a6).
The queenside structure collapsed because …b6, …Rb8 came after the damage.
- When White plays a4, reply
…a6or…b5immediately—don’t allow a5. - Study Benko/Benoni themes where Black meets a4 with …b5 and …b4 to seize space.
2 - Convert extra pawns
Against Isin Ijarin you were safe but never mobilised the bishop pair and got mated. Before pushing pawns ask: “Which piece is sleeping?” Activate it first, then play for promotion.
3 - Time management
Four recent defeats were clock losses. Try the 10-second rule:
- Opening book & obvious recaptures – move in <2 s.
- Non-forcing middlegame move – maximum 10 s.
- Under 15 s total – premove only checks/captures, never quiet moves.
Sprinkle a few 3 | 2 sessions to rehearse “increment survival”.
4 - Define a Black system vs 1.d4
Ad-libbing with …g6/…Bg7 works until strong opponents ask concrete questions. Pick one structure (King’s Indian, Grünfeld, or classical slav) and learn its three main pawn breaks so you play from knowledge, not improvisation.
5 - Endgame polish
Add a 10-minute end-game block to each study day:
- Lucena & Philidor rook endings
- Opposite-coloured bishop fortresses
- King activity in minor-piece endgames
Two-week action plan
| Day | Main task | Concrete drill |
|---|---|---|
| Mon / Wed / Fri | Queenside pawn storms | Play 10 blitz games from move 5 of the a-pawn line; defend with early …a6/…b5. |
| Tue / Thu | Clock management | 10 bullet games aiming never to drop <15 s before move 20. |
| Week-end | End-games | 30 min themed studies, then annotate one of your own rook endings. |
Progress trackers
Peak rating snapshot: • Watch your green bars:
and . Play when the data says you score best.Reference game to replay
Notice how fast centralisation punished Black’s premature queenside castle.
Final word
You already flirt with the 2700-bullet mark. Patch the queenside holes, stick to a single anti-1.d4 system, and master your clock—2700+ will come sooner than you think. Good luck, Toemash!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Levente Marosi | 3W / 1L / 1D | |
| Corey Acor | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| electricalpants | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| SR33A | 2W / 3L / 0D | |
| surena_akbari_gelvardi | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| seventoz | 3W / 2L / 0D | |
| chessmasters13 | 0W / 3L / 0D | |
| trixr4kidzzzzz | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| yumuklusucurta15 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| 1motamashe | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| mistrzyni_radomska69 | 64W / 74L / 24D | |
| blazing | 15W / 41L / 15D | |
| Lucius Melillo | 29W / 24L / 4D | |
| Erekle Tabatadze | 10W / 23L / 5D | |
| ros1999 | 13W / 20L / 3D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2664 | 2451 | 2215 | 1270 |
| 2024 | 2412 | 2446 | 2230 | 1551 |
| 2023 | 2236 | 2126 | 2218 | 1479 |
| 2022 | 2109 | 1811 | 2003 | 1444 |
| 2021 | 1817 | 1815 | 1743 | |
| 2020 | 1618 | 1440 | 1355 | 1147 |
| 2019 | 990 | 1379 | 1213 | |
| 2018 | 1046 | 1293 | ||
| 2017 | 830 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 688W / 740L / 171D | 649W / 804L / 135D | 85.5 |
| 2024 | 315W / 308L / 73D | 318W / 314L / 63D | 81.2 |
| 2023 | 287W / 166L / 38D | 257W / 198L / 30D | 76.7 |
| 2022 | 172W / 87L / 18D | 156W / 97L / 20D | 62.3 |
| 2021 | 98W / 50L / 8D | 98W / 58L / 11D | 63.0 |
| 2020 | 42W / 28L / 4D | 46W / 27L / 2D | 64.7 |
| 2019 | 50W / 33L / 6D | 46W / 37L / 8D | 60.9 |
| 2018 | 280W / 283L / 17D | 290W / 267L / 25D | 71.1 |
| 2017 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 11.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 217 | 110 | 100 | 7 | 50.7% |
| Unknown | 190 | 111 | 77 | 2 | 58.4% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 188 | 87 | 85 | 16 | 46.3% |
| Philidor Defense | 97 | 53 | 40 | 4 | 54.6% |
| Australian Defense | 85 | 42 | 40 | 3 | 49.4% |
| French Defense | 77 | 38 | 36 | 3 | 49.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 76 | 38 | 35 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 74 | 39 | 32 | 3 | 52.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 70 | 40 | 30 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 65 | 43 | 17 | 5 | 66.2% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 286 | 135 | 128 | 23 | 47.2% |
| Amar Gambit | 198 | 103 | 79 | 16 | 52.0% |
| King's Indian Attack | 186 | 72 | 97 | 17 | 38.7% |
| East Indian Defense | 186 | 78 | 88 | 20 | 41.9% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 185 | 91 | 75 | 19 | 49.2% |
| Australian Defense | 175 | 88 | 81 | 6 | 50.3% |
| Modern | 155 | 68 | 75 | 12 | 43.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 145 | 62 | 69 | 14 | 42.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 140 | 62 | 64 | 14 | 44.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 102 | 48 | 47 | 7 | 47.1% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 69.2% |
| Australian Defense | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 91.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Unknown | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| East Indian Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 21 | 1 |
| Losing | 17 | 0 |