hokusai25

Profile of hokusai25: The Rollercoaster Chess Adventurer

Meet hokusai25, a chess player whose journey on the 64 squares resembles more of a thrilling mountain coaster than a smooth cruise. With a peak rapid rating of 1345 achieved in March 2025, hokusai25 demonstrated flashes of brilliance — followed by some dramatic dips (down to 509 in May 2025).

This intrepid player embraces the challenge head-on, having battled opponents 55 times in rapid games alone, managing to snatch victory in 5 and learning from 34 defeats. Blitz games have been a mixed bag with 7 wins and 17 losses, while bullet chess shows brave attempts despite 3 losses and no wins yet.

What’s the secret sauce of hokusai25’s chess adventures? Early resignations occur about 14.8% of the time, showing a pragmatic “sometimes it's okay to quit” attitude. The average game lasts between 22 to 38 moves depending on win or loss, pointing to some lengthy strategic tussles and occasional epic struggles.

A true strategist at heart, hokusai25 favors a cocktail of openings including the Van 't Kruijs Opening where they've enjoyed a 50% win rate in rapid, and the enigmatic French Defense Queens Knight Variation which has yielded notable wins in blitz.

Timing is everything for hokusai25: Friday afternoons around 1 PM appear to be their sweet spot with a win rate soaring close to 67%, while weekends bring some ups and downs. The psychological tilt factor stands at 25, confirming that every defeat stings, but the comeback rate impressively sits at a solid two-thirds, proving resilience reigns supreme.

Memorable victories:

• A swift resignation victory against 1ziad17 — patience turned weapon.
• Checkmate triumph in Chess960 against apawnasuruas — unconventional and stylish.

Despite facing formidable rivals like ivan_111999 and siza85, hokusai25 maintains an optimistic spirit, striking back with surprising wins against frequent opponents such as apawnasuruas and gloppy_gish.

In a nutshell: hokusai25 is a fearless chess enthusiast, sailing through peaks and valleys of chess ratings, with a flair for unexpected openings and a heart full of competitive fire. Expect courage, unexpected twists, and some good old-fashioned learning from every encounter!