Player Profile: histuji
Meet histuji, a spirited and relentless chess contender whose journey on the 64 squares has seen thrilling peaks and dramatic valleys. Starting with a sharp spike in rapid chess back in 2021, reaching a peak rating of 856, histuji then took a dive into the blitz and bullet arenas, battling through ups and downs like a true warrior of pawns and knights.
As of mid-2025, histuji's blitz rating hovers around 371, with a blitz peak moment at 610—not bad for someone juggling over 200 games played recently! Rapid form is solid with a rating above 540, while bullet remains a humble but fierce battleground at around 370 rating points. If persistence was a chess piece, it would be histuji’s favorite.
Playing Style and Notable Traits
- Endurance: Known for playing long games, averaging nearly 58 moves in wins and 60 in losses—proving histuji never gives up without a fight.
- Tactical Comebacks: An impressive 81% comeback rate after falling behind, showing a knack for turning the tables even in desperate positions.
- Early Resignation Rate: Only 2.82%—histuji prefers to fight tooth and nail rather than folding early.
- Preferred Openings: Historically aggressive with the Englund Gambit in blitz (55.56% win rate), and a perfect 100% success with the Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense—the kind of openings that keep opponents on their toes.
Psychological Chessmanship
It’s not just about clever moves: histuji shines brightest around 9 PM UTC, boasting an 83% win rate at that magic hour. Beware if you face them then—you’re in for a tough evening! Despite a modest tilt factor of 6 (because even legends get frustrated sometimes), their playstyle stays resilient and gritty.
Victory Highlights
The most recent triumph shows histuji delivering lethal checkmate using the Queen's Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense—a beautiful mix of strategy and precision. With a history of both graceful checkmates and winning by timeout, histuji keeps opponents guessing until the very last second.
Fun Fact
Histuji’s favorite opponents have the misfortune of experiencing a 100% win rate against several players named “oubellimeh”, “maleagantbr”, and a cast of others who might want to reconsider their nickname choices.
In summary, histuji is a quirky, persistent, and surprisingly durable chess player—a competitor who combines a love for complex battles with a playful yet fierce spirit. Whether blitz, rapid, or bullet, histuji fights on with heart, humor, and a well-timed checkmate.
