Player Profile: hippotype
Meet hippotype, a chess player whose rating history shows an intriguing evolutionary journey through the realms of blitz, rapid, and bullet chess. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 1247 in 2021 and blitz ratings flirting with the 1100s, this player embodies resilience and adaptability, much like a hardy creature in the wild savannahs of the chessboard.
Known for a high comeback rate of 74.72% and an impeccable 100% win rate after losing a piece, hippotype’s tactical awareness is as sharp as the teeth of a predator on the hunt. The ability to claw back from the brink of defeat is a hallmark of their game, proving that even when the position looks extinct, determination keeps them thriving.
Hippotype prefers dense thornbushes for their opening repertoire—favoring the Queen's Pawn Opening Accelerated London System with nearly a 50% success rate and the Pirc Defense, which blooms with a solid 50-75% effectiveness depending on the time control. This player’s strategic roots dig deep into classical and modern defenses, reflecting a well-rounded species that can flourish in various environments.
Their playing style reveals a patience akin to a grazing herbivore, with an average of 60 moves per win and a notable frequency of endgames (57.61%), grazing steadily towards victory. Early resignation is rare (4.17%), showing a stubbornness typical of creatures that hang on for survival against all odds, even in the face of a storm—though with a tilt factor of 9, occasionally emotions can rear their wild side.
When does hippotype hunt? Oddly enough, their peak winning times are dawn and dusk hours, with impressive win rates at 5 AM (71.43%) and 6 AM (64.29%), suggesting an animal of habit who thrives when the day is young and the board is fresh.
Opponents beware—they've faced popular challengers multiple times, maintaining a fierce competitive edge with a near-even win-loss tally in blitz: 886 wins to 905 losses. Though sometimes preyed upon by tilt (psychological fatigue), hippotype’s resilience and tactical prowess ensure they remain a formidable contender in the ever-changing ecosystem of online chess.
In summary, hippotype is a tenacious chess creature who thrives in the complex habitats of rapid and blitz chess, exhibiting adaptability and sharp instincts. A true survivor in the wild kingdom of chess, always ready to pounce on opportunities and evolve with every game.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| bl1tz05 | 5W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
| Vinicius Albuquerque | 5W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
| nicolastschudin | 4W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
| scotch_fanatic | 5W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| berdber | 4W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 818 | |||
| 2024 | 675 | 849 | ||
| 2023 | 902 | |||
| 2022 | 882 | |||
| 2021 | 692 | 901 | 1239 | |
| 2020 | 860 | |||
| 2019 | 738 | 847 | ||
| 2018 | 832 | 842 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9W / 15L / 0D | 12W / 11L / 0D | 49.3 |
| 2024 | 180W / 156L / 14D | 167W / 172L / 11D | 62.5 |
| 2023 | 1W / 3L / 0D | 4W / 2L / 0D | 49.4 |
| 2022 | 13W / 9L / 1D | 8W / 13L / 1D | 56.2 |
| 2021 | 329W / 332L / 19D | 333W / 340L / 27D | 60.8 |
| 2020 | 2W / 3L / 0D | 3W / 0L / 0D | 84.2 |
| 2019 | 2W / 1L / 0D | 1W / 3L / 0D | 81.9 |
| 2018 | 6W / 6L / 0D | 5W / 7L / 0D | 62.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 225 | 111 | 104 | 10 | 49.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line | 140 | 60 | 74 | 6 | 42.9% |
| Modern Defense with | 114 | 49 | 62 | 3 | 43.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 107 | 53 | 52 | 2 | 49.5% |
| Indian Game | 89 | 44 | 43 | 2 | 49.4% |
| Pirc Defense Classical Variation | 80 | 40 | 37 | 3 | 50.0% |
| London System | 71 | 37 | 30 | 4 | 52.1% |
| Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System | 60 | 27 | 32 | 1 | 45.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 54 | 22 | 28 | 4 | 40.7% |
| Englund Gambit | 53 | 24 | 29 | 0 | 45.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 20 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 45.0% |
| Modern Defense with | 17 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 64.7% |
| Indian Game | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Englund Gambit | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Pirc Defense Classical Variation | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense Main Line | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 47 | 28 | 18 | 1 | 59.6% |
| Modern Defense with | 34 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 52.9% |
| Pirc Defense | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Indian Game | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Pirc Defense Classical Variation | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Mieses Opening | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Englund Gambit | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Indian Defense Normal Variation | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Pirc Defense Main Line Kholmov System | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 6 |