Hippolyte Ginoux - The Relentless Chess Adventurer
Meet Hippolyte Ginoux, known in the chess realm as hippomain, a player whose journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride with flair, grit, and a fair share of surprises. Rated as high as 582 in Rapid chess and boasting peak ratings of 502 in Bullet and 525 in Blitz by mid-2025, Hippolyte dances gracefully between rapid-fire tactics and deep strategic battles.
Career Highlights & Style
Hippolyte’s forte lies in the King's Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation, where their win rate impressively hits around 70% in Rapid games. Not one to shy away from tricky gambits, Hippolyte also wields the Scandinavian Defense and the boldly aggressive Van ’t Kruijs Opening, the latter earning their bullet games a perfect 100% win rate! Talk about a niche specialist!
With an average moves per game hovering just shy of 60, Hippolyte prefers battles that are marathons rather than sprints. Reigning with nearly equal success playing both White and Black, their style balances resilience and aggression, refusing to resign easily — an early resignation rate of about 6.8% hints that Hippolyte fights on even when the odds are not in their favor.
Notable Feats & Quirks
- Longest winning streak: 10 games in a row — a streak that could make even Magnus nod in respect.
- Comeback specialist with a 67% comeback win rate after being down — Hippolyte thrives in thrillers.
- Prefers to play around 5 PM, where their win rate peaks at a cozy 68% — apparently, brain neurons love the late afternoon sun.
Memorable Matches
Hippolyte’s most recent victory was a dazzling display of persistence and precision, where the opponent resigned in a complex position after a hard-fought battle, showcasing Hippolyte’s mastery in the King's Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation. Not every game is a cakewalk, though; fierce opponents like shatranjkekhadi have delivered stinging defeats — but Hippolyte bounces back with remarkable spirit.
Chess Personality
With a tilt factor of 9, Hippolyte admits that losing isn't always easy—who is, really? But don’t let that fool you; they rebound faster than you can say "checkmate," especially when armed with their favorite openings and a hot cup of coffee at 5 PM. This player is a delightful mix of tactical wizardry and determined fighter, always ready to prove that chess is as much about heart as it is about skill.
Hippolyte Ginoux might not have an official grandmaster title (yet), but in the court of tenacious, clever, and sometimes cheeky chess warriors, they hold a special place. So, next time you see hippomain on the board, get ready for a showdown — because this is a player who loves a challenge, a comeback, and above all, the beautiful game itself.
