Han Man

Han Man - The "Top Secret" Chess Enigma

Meet Han Man, known in the chess world by the enigmatic handle hmm83. A player whose style is as mysterious as their favorite opening, coyly labeled "Top Secret". Whether it’s rapid, blitz, or even a rare daily game, Han's moves keep opponents guessing – sometimes until they’re checkmated!

Rating & Performance

From a rapid rating of about 1550 in 2020 rising steadily to around 1590 by 2021, Han Man shows a steady if not spectacular climb – like a slow-rolling pawn quietly sneaking toward promotion. Blitz ratings hover warmly in the mid 1400s, reflecting a nimble, tactical player who likes to think fast and strike faster.

Playing Style & Strengths

Han has an impressive knack for comebacks with a 81% comeback rate, proving that it’s never over until it’s over (or possibly until Han resigns, which happens less than 1% of the time, because hey, resilience matters more!). Not to be underestimated, Han’s win rate shoots to 100% after losing a piece – talk about turning lemons into chess-checklists!

White pieces or black, Han performs with nearly balanced might, boasting just over a 50% win rate playing with white – the perfect blend of cunning and patience, outlasting opponents in a game that averages about 68 moves per victory.

Opponent Interaction & Memorable Stats

With a staggering 781 rapid games all played with the "Top Secret" opening, Han's signature move surely baffles foes more than any spoken riddle. Not fond of frequent early quits, Han Man has an early resignation rate of only about half a percent, preferring to wrestle through challenges rather than wave the white flag.

Facing familiar rivals like menaemil and thor_il, Han’s win rate varies but intriguingly reaches perfect marks against many opponents, showing an uncanny ability to learn, adapt, and dominate. On the flip side, some adversaries have turned the tables, so the rivalry remains a spicy chapter in Han's chess saga.

When Does Han Shine?

If you want to catch Han Man at their sharpest, tune in like a chess paparazzi around 1 PM

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