Henry Gallo

Henry Gallo (HMG619) - The Rapid Rambler of the Chessboard

Meet Henry Gallo, known in the online chess world as HMG619, a rapid chess enthusiast who’s as unpredictable as a tricky gambit. Clocking a peak rapid rating of 587 in May 2025, Henry’s style might best be described as “boldly exploratory” — with games often swinging between tactical fireworks and thoughtful endgames.

Chess Journey & Stats

Although Henry’s current rating hovers around 390, with a mixed bag of 10 wins, 12 losses, and 4 draws from 26 rapid games, the path to greatness is paved with lessons. One of Henry’s quirks? An early resignation rate of just 8.33%, proving he rarely gives up without a fight — even if the fight sometimes lasts longer than his average game (he plays around 40 moves to victory, but nearly 69 moves before tasting defeat). Clearly, Henry enjoys a good struggle.

Henry’s games are often decided by resignation, claiming 8 wins that way, but he’s also no stranger to the dramatic checkmate, scoring 2 of those sweet victory endings himself. With a resilience factor of 40% for comebacks and a tilt factor of just 3, Henry keeps his cool better than most when the board gets fiery.

Opening Repertoire — The Eclectic Artist

When it comes to openings, Henry has a fascinating portfolio: sometimes landing in the classic King’s Pawn Opening but with a modest success rate of 22%, or favoring the Pirc Defense and striking with a healthier 40% win rate there. He’s even ventured into the Queen’s Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense and Reti Opening where he boasts a perfect 100% win rate — apparently, that's where his creativity shines brightest.

Psych & Performance

Best time to face Henry? Noon sharp, where his win rate hits a perfect 100%. He seems less fond of Fridays, when his success dips below 12%, so plan your hustle accordingly! White or black? Playing with black pieces suits Henry better — nearly a 46% win rate compared to about 31% with white.

Notable Battles

Henry’s recent victories read like a mix of David vs Goliath tales and quick tactical storms. For example, he defeated lowtaperfxde by checkmate in a dynamic game involving the Queen's Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense — a definitive statement of skill and timing. However, he faces challenges from some opponents like ianhansl and almush10, where his win rate drops to zero, reminding us that even the best have their kryptonite.

In His Own Words (If He Had One)

"I might not always win, but I never run out of ways to complicate the position — and that's how you make chess fun!"

Henry Gallo (HMG619) continues to carve his own path — with a fearless approach to mid-game complexities and a penchant for late-game endurance. Keep an eye on this rapid player: one day, his adventurous spirit may well pay off with stellar victories and a skyrocketing rating.

Recent Classic Checkmate Game