Håkon Nettum

Profile Summary: Håkon Nettum (Username: hkne2308)

Meet Håkon Nettum, a resilient and spirited chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares resembles a rollercoaster ride — thrilling, unpredictable, but never boring! Known online as hkne2308, Håkon has battled through blitz and rapid games, showcasing a fighting spirit that refuses to quit even when the odds look bleak.

With a peak blitz rating of 705 achieved in early 2023 and an impressive rapid rating climb peaking at 947 in March 2024, Håkon steadily proves his mettle among chess aficionados. His favorite playground is the Pirc Defense Classical Variation, where he boasts an impressive win rate of over 66% in blitz and nearly 70% in rapid games — clearly, a fortress where he feels most at home.

Håkon's chess odyssey is marked by tactical resilience with a remarkable 68.6% comeback rate, meaning he doesn't just accept defeat quietly—he fights back fiercely! Though his longest losing streak has stretched to eight games (because even champions have their "off" days), he keeps a cool head with a relatively low tilt factor of 8, dancing between wins and losses with admirable composure.

Known to prefer the battlefield around 7 PM — his “best time of day to play” — Håkon mixes strategic depth with a dash of unpredictability. While his win rate with white pieces hovers just above 50%, his black pieces don’t lag far behind at nearly 46%, proving that he’s comfortable turning defense into offense no matter the color.

An avid fan of openings like the Pirc Defense and Modern Defense, Håkon’s games are a blend of classical theory and personal flair — sometimes approaching chess like a suspense thriller, sometimes like a daring heist. His average game moves suggest he enjoys a good long battle (~57 moves to win), savoring every twist and turn before sealing the deal.

When not engrossed in deep calculation, Håkon enjoys the social fabric of chess, evidenced by his extensive match history against a colorful cast of opponents. His willingness to face equal or higher-rated players shows a hunger for challenge, although the occasional loss keeps him humble.

Recent Achievements and Moments

• Most recent victory: A sharp checkmate employing the Pirc Defense Classical Variation, executed with surgical precision against prosvetlenniy in May 2025.
• Demonstrated resilience bouncing back from defeats against tough opponents like zhen1n and elroiokabi123, keeping his spirits high and strategies evolving.

Whether you call him Håkon or just “hkne2308”, one thing’s for sure — this chess player knows how to keep the game exciting and unpredictable. Expect bold moves, an occasional surprise, and a journey that’s as much about learning as it is about winning.

In the grand arena of chess, Håkon Nettum reminds us all: it’s not just about the checkmate — it’s about the battles and banter along the way.