Profile Summary: holdenhoho
Meet holdenhoho, a rapidly rising star in the chess world who combines a dash of humor with a serious quest for checkmate glory. With a peak rapid rating that soared to an impressive 445 in May 2025, holdenhoho demonstrates not only steady improvement but a stubborn refusal to surrender to defeat — except when the stakes are high, and the queen sneaks up unexpectedly.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for an average of about 56 moves per win, holdenhoho isn't one to rush to victory; this player enjoys the long game, weaving strategic webs and outmaneuvering opponents who dare to underestimate their tactical awareness. Interestingly, the comeback rate sits above 50%, proving that surrender is not in holdenhoho's vocabulary (though early resignations happen about 14% of the time — we all have those "oops" moments).
Black pieces aren't neglected either, with a commendable ~46% win rate as Black, making them a threat regardless of color. Their endgame play is notable, featuring in nearly half their games, suggesting a love for the cerebral tug-of-war that keeps fans on edge.
Favorite Openings
- Rapid: The Queen's Pawn Opening boasts the best win rate (~62%) among holdenhoho’s repertoire, followed by the Englund Gambit (~58%) — a choice that shows a flair for the unexpected.
- Blitz & Bullet: Consistent usage of the Scandinavian Defense and Queen's Pawn Chigorin Variations features prominently, despite their mixed success. Sometimes boldness pays off; other times it pays tuition fees.
Notable Stats & Quirks
- Longest Winning Streak: 9 games; proving that when on fire, holdenhoho blazes through the competition.
- Longest Losing Streak: 11 — yes, even champions have their "why did I even sit down at this board?" days.
- Best Time to Play: The evening hour of 8 PM, when the stars align and tactics sharpen.
- Time of Day Win Rate Peak: 80% at 20:00, so if you want to challenge holdenhoho, maybe avoid nights unless you fancy a steep uphill battle.
Recent Highlights
Holdenhoho's recent winning games showcase a penchant for dynamic and aggressive play, often culminating in positional domination and game-abandoning opponents — the latest victory demonstrating skillful handling of the Reti Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation. Conversely, losses have served as brutal lessons, often under the unforgiving eyes of the Queen's Pawn Opening and Scandinavian Defense variants.
Personality & Psychology
With a tilt factor rated at 11, holdenhoho keeps emotions—or perhaps a very feisty inner chess coach—in check just enough to avoid catastrophic collapses. The player shines brightest when under slightly less time pressure, especially favoring longer rapid games where deep thinking trumps blitz speed.
In short, holdenhoho is chess's dedicated strategist with a streak of rhythmic madness — always ready to battle on, laughing off losses, and celebrating every hard-fought victory. A formidable opponent, a passionate learner, and, most importantly, a player who makes the 64 squares their personal playground.
