Player Profile: hlsbaba
Meet hlsbaba, a relentless rapid chess warrior with a flair for surprising comebacks and stubborn endgames. Known for battling fiercely on the 64 squares since 2021, hlsbaba’s journey is a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, victories snatched from the jaws of defeat, and the occasional “Wait, what just happened?” moment.
Rating & Performance Highlights
- Peak Rapid Rating: 931 (November 2021) – a moment of glory when everything aligned.
- Current Rapid Rating hovers in the mid-300s, proving that persistence outshines fleeting peaks.
- Bullet and Blitz games show a fighting spirit, with top ratings of 627 and 395 respectively, and a never-say-die attitude.
- Daily chess rating peaked at a solid 800, showing versatility beyond the fast-paced realms.
Playing Style & Tendencies
A player who appreciates the marathon of chess rather than sprint finishes, hlsbaba averages about 62 moves per win, embracing the long game with poetic persistence. The endgame is almost a favorite, featuring in over half the games played. Early resignations happen about 12% of the time - hey, even the bravest swordsmen know when to sheath the blade!
Black seems to bring out a slightly stronger side, boasting a better win rate than White. Perhaps hlsbaba enjoys the stealthy, counter-punching dance from behind the scenes.
Opening Repertoire – A Curious Mix
- King’s Pawn Opening remains the trusty steed with almost 75 games, a near 49% win rate — respectable, and full of classic skirmishes.
- The Bird’s Opening is a secret weapon, yielding a surprise 58% rapid win rate and a perfect blitz record. Flappy wings, anyone?
- Beware the Scandinavian Defense when facing hlsbaba: an unconventional struggle riddled with struggle — zero wins in rapid games, perhaps a notorious “thorn in the side.”
- Queens Pawn Opening yields a commendable near 89% win rate – clearly a terrain where hlsbaba shines brightest.
Psychological Edge & Resilience
Equipped with a come-back rate of nearly 70%, hlsbaba refuses to collapse under pressure. Lose a piece? No worries, there is almost a 39% chance to still snatch victory. This player tilts just a moderate 9% — so the chessboard is more a battlefield than a drama stage.
Memorable Moments
Recently, hlsbaba clinched victory with a sneaky knight checkmate in a Caro-Kann Defense battle — talk about finishing with flair! Another win involved a resignation caused by a tricky Mieses-Kotrc variation in the Scandinavian Defense, proving this player can both bumble and baffle.
Losses? Of course, but never without a fight and post-game analysis that would make even grandmasters nod in respect.
Who Has hlsbaba Beat?
With a myriad of battles under their belt against foes like "kostiarov" and "gaaaaaabs," and an enviable 100% win record against many opponents, hlsbaba has earned respect in the community... even if the actual rating numbers sometimes suggest they're still learning the ropes.
Best Time to Catch hlsbaba Playing
If you want to challenge or cheer, aim for midday – statistically the most victorious hour to face this determined gladiator of the chessboard.
In the end, hlsbaba reminds us that chess is not just about rating numbers or flawless play, but the thrilling adventure of battle, growth, and the occasional knight fork that sparks a grin.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| kostiarov | 7W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
| gaaaaaabs | 0W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
| jesaispas03 | 0W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
| alex_m07x | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| arckoko | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 203 | 376 | ||
| 2024 | 400 | 191 | 334 | 800 |
| 2023 | 245 | 412 | ||
| 2022 | 267 | 438 | ||
| 2021 | 534 | 447 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19W / 17L / 2D | 19W / 15L / 2D | 55.9 |
| 2024 | 20W / 27L / 6D | 23W / 24L / 2D | 63.6 |
| 2023 | 52W / 63L / 9D | 68W / 66L / 7D | 60.6 |
| 2022 | 2W / 2L / 1D | 2W / 3L / 1D | 58.1 |
| 2021 | 1W / 5L / 0D | 1W / 4L / 0D | 48.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 77 | 37 | 36 | 4 | 48.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 24 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 45.8% |
| Bishops Opening | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 41.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 12 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 41.7% |
| Birds Opening | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 58.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 54.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 90.0% |
| French Defense | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Undefined | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undefined | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Opening Dutch Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| French Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Birds Opening Froms Gambit | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Birds Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening Kings English Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense Exchange Larsen Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 6 | 2 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |