About Gab Binou (aka hockeyhop)
Gab Binou, known online as hockeyhop, is a chess enthusiast with a rollercoaster rating journey spanning rapid, blitz, bullet, and daily formats. With a peak rapid rating of 1238 achieved in March 2021, Gab has demonstrated steady strength and resilience over the years.
Playing Style & Stats
Gab's chess style could be summarized as “endgame enthusiast” with an endgame frequency of about 65.7%. They proudly hold an average of nearly 60 moves per win, showing a patient and strategic mindset, though losses tend to drag on even longer (over 68 moves on average). Their king knows how to keep cool: a decent white win rate of around 51% and black win rate close to 45%, proving they can handle pressure from either side of the board.
Their tactical mettle shines especially when the chips are down, boasting a 73.4% comeback rate – because sometimes the best strategy is a surprising second wind!
Favorite Openings
Gab's opening repertoire is as mysterious as it is effective, with the intriguingly named Top Secret opening accounting for the lion’s share of games and exactly a 47.15% win rate in rapid. Other trusted weapons include the Italian Game and the Philidor Defense, both showcasing a knack for classical chess. In blitz, the Top Secret encore continues with a nearly 50% success rate, proving Gab is no one-trick pony.
Recent Triumphs and Tribulations
Highlighting tactical brilliance, Gab's most recent rapid win was a celebration of checkmating skills over canusactherook, executed with style in the Italian Game. On the upside, Gab currently rides a gentle winning streak, though the competitive spirit is well acquainted with the occasional tough loss—because every grandmaster was once a beginner with a funny nickname!
Chess by the Numbers
- Total Rapid Wins: 880
- Total Blitz Wins: 619
- Total Bullet Wins: 0 (Still to conquer this realm...)
- Total Daily Wins: 1
- Longest Winning Streak: 11 games
- Longest Losing Streak: Also 11 (hey, a balanced life!)
When to Catch Gab in Action
Early birds might miss out, as Gab’s sharpest games come alive at 9 PM, prime time for unveiling deep strategic plans and sneaky traps.
Off the Board
Whether it's rapid-fire blitz or long slow burns in daily chess, Gab Binou approaches every game with a blend of patience, comeback grit, and a sprinkle of mystery—because who doesn't love a bit of Top Secret?
One thing's for sure: hockeyhop is not just playing chess, but living it, move by move, win or lose.
