FIDE Master Josep Ruscalleda (Hirna2005)
Meet Josep Ruscalleda, proudly known on the chess battlefield as Hirna2005. A true FIDE Master, Josep has navigated the treacherous labyrinth of pawns and knights with a rating that climbs as dramatically as his flair for tactical comebacks—boasting an impressive 86.14% comeback rate. When life knocks him down a piece, he still manages to win more than 42% of the time. Talk about resilience on 64 squares!
Starting with a blitz rating shy of 2000 in 2018, Josep has blitzed his way to a peak rating over 2520 (as of August 2024), proving he can handle rapid-fire brain teasers with style and precision. His average blitz game? Nearly 74 moves per win, which is basically a grandmaster’s marathon with a few sneaky sprints—definitely no quick surrenders here!
Known for favoring the Modern Defense Standard Line and the Alapin Sicilian Defense, Josep mixes classic strategy with a touch of unpredictability. His win rate against the Alapin Sicilian hovers around a respectable 49.26%, showing he's as comfortable attacking as he is defending.
If you ask when he's at his best, mornings at 8 AM seem to be his prime time for shaking up opponents and racking up wins. Whether it’s blitz, rapid, or bullet, Josep brings a blend of tactical awareness and endurance, often outlasting opponents with lengthy endgames (he loves endgames so much that 83.61% of his games go there).
Ever the fighter, Josep’s longest winning streak stands at 12, while he’s humble enough to endure a losing streak of 16 when the chess gods aren’t smiling. Among his most frequent sparring pals are puricfm and truki—a familiar rivalry for the ages.
His most recent victories have come from sharp battles in both the Modern Defense and the Alapin Sicilian Defense, with some thrilling wins by time pressure proving that not only is he good with the pieces, but also with the clock! Losing? Well, that’s part of the game, but watch out—he's always plotting his next comeback.
In the world of chess, Josep Ruscalleda is that rare mix of relentless strategist, crafty tactician, and occasional psychological ninja—always ready to turn the tides, one move at a time.