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Username: Hongjin

Playing Since: 2018-12-08 (Active)

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Daily: 2006
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 2456
367W / 151L / 39D
Blitz: 2731
2326W / 1870L / 244D
Bullet: 2738
5295W / 4529L / 476D

Ahn Hongjin: The International Master of Mystery and Mayhem

Meet Ahn Hongjin, a chess wizard who’s turned the 64 squares into a battlefield of brilliance and occasionally bewilderment. Awarded the prestigious title of International Master by FIDE, Hongjin is a force to be reckoned with — especially when the clock is ticking at bullet speed. With a peak bullet rating flirting with the cosmic 2923, Hongjin’s rapid-fire tactics and strategic sharpness leave opponents both dazzled and dazed.

Hongjin’s style can best be described as a daring dance of resilience and creativity. Known for an astonishing 82.5% comeback rate, this player refuses to throw in the towel lightly — even when pieces go missing, the game is never truly over. Beware the Top Secret openings: with over 8,800 games clocked and a win rate just north of 52%, Hongjin’s arsenal is as mysterious as it is effective.

Whether blitzing through the game with a sharp Sicilian Defense or calmly navigating the intricate mazes of the French Defense Exchange Variation, Hongjin adapts with equal parts finesse and ferocity. And speaking of blitz, a max rating of 2,846 there suggests Hongjin might actually be part cheetah — on the prowl, always ready to pounce.

Off the board, Hongjin’s psychological tendencies tell a tale of a competitive spirit who prefers afternoons for peak performances — particularly around 4 PM, when the brain seems to unlock its secret chess powers. Despite a tilt factor of 21 (which means losing might sting a bit), the next game is never far away. And with lengthy average wins clocking nearly 79 moves, it’s clear Hongjin enjoys taking the scenic route to victory.

When not plotting elaborate checkmates in live chess, Hongjin battles frequently against familiar rivals like kncp_719 and nangm, proving that even the toughest competition can’t dim the fiery passion that fuels this chess maestro.

Hongjin’s recent games showcase a knack for forcing resignations even against high-rated foes, mastering both time pressure and position precision. A recent bullet duel saw Hongjin triumph using the Sicilian Defense Taimanov Variation, demonstrating fearless opening choices that challenge the best.

In sum, Ahn Hongjin is not just a player; they’re a grand strategist, an animal on the clock, and sometimes a tantalizing enigma wrapped in a blitz game. Opponents beware: underestimating Hongjin means walking straight into a serialized lesson of relentless chess mastery — and probably a few cheeky moves along the way.


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Feedback for Ahn Hongjin

You've demonstrated a strong grasp of openings such as the Caro-Kann and Sicilian Defense variations, often steering into solid and reputable lines. Here are some personalized observations to help you further improve your game:

Strengths

  • Opening Repertoire: Your choice of openings like the Caro-Kann (B10) and various Sicilian lines shows sound theoretical knowledge. Your games often transition into balanced middlegames where you maintain tension well.
  • Endgame Technique: Many of your wins conclude with good endgame play and precise technique under time pressure, especially in complex rook and minor piece endgames.
  • Calculation & Tactical Awareness: You successfully execute tactical shots and capitalize on opponent inaccuracies, such as winning material or forcing decisive attacks without unnecessary risks.

Areas to Work On

  • Time Management: A few games ended with your opponent flagging, suggesting you occasionally play into time scrambles. Work on pacing your moves to reduce time pressure and improve decision quality in critical moments.
  • Defensive Resilience: In some losses, especially against lower-rated opponents, the defensive phase could be tightened. Focus on improving your defensive skills to hold tough positions more confidently.
  • Middle-Game Planning: While your openings are solid, some middle games showed passive piece placement or missed dynamic opportunities. Try to create and execute clearer plans, especially when you gain a positional edge.

Suggestions for Improvement

  • Analyze your losses carefully, especially the last few, to identify recurring decision-making patterns under pressure.
  • Practice solving tactical puzzles geared towards moves that improve your calculation speed and accuracy.
  • Consider training specific endgame themes relevant to your games, such as rook endgames and minor piece cooperation.
  • Maintain a balanced clock during games. If needed, practice playing with increment or delay time controls to develop better pacing skills.
  • Experiment with deeper strategic concepts in the Caro-Kann and Sicilian to enrich your planning beyond opening theory.

Next Steps

Keep tracking your performance in each time format, and work progressively on the points above. Consistency in endgame technique and time management will especially yield significant rating gains.

Feel free to review this recent victory for inspiration and study: Your recent game vs KVIT77



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kncp_719 114W / 127L / 5D View Games
nangm 100W / 37L / 2D View Games
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Davit_Tiraturyan 31W / 45L / 7D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2738 2731 2446
2024 2749 2509 2243
2023 2613 2613 2292
2022 2568 2442 2438
2021 2600 2576 2342 2006
2020 2405 2562 2346
2019 2522 2463 2454
2018 2485 2473
Rating by Year2018201920202021202220232024202527492243YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 1275W / 868L / 103D 1208W / 950L / 100D 84.0
2024 1170W / 811L / 106D 1158W / 892L / 105D 84.8
2023 680W / 611L / 64D 656W / 652L / 59D 81.0
2022 391W / 249L / 30D 369W / 273L / 24D 77.8
2021 493W / 406L / 46D 452W / 449L / 39D 76.2
2020 173W / 151L / 15D 167W / 141L / 18D 80.4
2019 71W / 68L / 11D 72W / 69L / 7D 85.1
2018 154W / 128L / 23D 131W / 153L / 18D 86.1

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 560 303 232 25 54.1%
Caro-Kann Defense 537 306 209 22 57.0%
Modern 482 239 227 16 49.6%
Sicilian Defense 399 214 165 20 53.6%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 382 208 158 16 54.5%
Czech Defense 371 192 160 19 51.8%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 340 162 159 19 47.6%
Scandinavian Defense 340 168 167 5 49.4%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 309 164 125 20 53.1%
Australian Defense 290 148 132 10 51.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 25 17 7 1 68.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 19 15 3 1 79.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 17 9 6 2 52.9%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 15 13 2 0 86.7%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 15 9 2 4 60.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 14 11 3 0 78.6%
Barnes Defense 14 7 6 1 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 13 5 8 0 38.5%
Sicilian Defense 12 7 2 3 58.3%
Four Knights Game 11 7 4 0 63.6%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 453 254 197 2 56.1%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 206 116 80 10 56.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 151 83 62 6 55.0%
Sicilian Defense 140 77 49 14 55.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 124 60 56 8 48.4%
Barnes Defense 112 69 40 3 61.6%
Czech Defense 105 52 49 4 49.5%
Döry Defense 93 41 43 9 44.1%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 92 45 44 3 48.9%
Amar Gambit 90 50 36 4 55.6%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 50 0
Losing 21 4
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