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honneau31

Playing Since: 2024-10-08 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 463
262W / 251L / 46D
Blitz: 263
51W / 60L / 9D

Profile Summary: honneau31

Meet honneau31, a cunning chess adventurer treading the battlegrounds of blitz and rapid games with a mix of daring creativity and tactical grit. With a peak blitz rating of 459 and a rapid top score of 472 achieved in late 2024, this player has experienced the exhilarating rollercoaster of online chess competition — from glorious checkmates to humbling resignations.

Known for their love of the Bishops Opening and a penchant for sneaky early queen sorties, honneau31’s brilliant move 6. Qxf7# recently sealed a checkmate victory in under 6 moves, proving that sometimes audacity really does pay off. Opponents beware: when honneau31 decides to launch the Queen’s assault, it’s game over — and often with flair!

Though the journey isn’t always smooth—honneau31 has battled through streaks of up to 9 losses—that resilience shines through with an impressive comeback rate north of 59%. Who else can lose a piece and still turn the game around one third of the time? Spoiler: not many.

Their playstyle combines a respectable mix of patience and precision, averaging around 56 moves per win, so whether it’s a lightning-fast blitz or a plodding rapid duel, honneau31 loves a good strategic tussle. They favor the Van t Kruijs Opening frequently and wield it with roughly 40-44% win rates across time controls, indicating solid comfort in familiar territory.

When is the best time to challenge this puzzle master? Oddly enough, honneau31's peak performance happens at the mysterious hour of 1 AM — the perfect blend of nighttime wizardry and coffee-fueled clarity. Unsurprisingly, morning games are also promising with win rates above 50% between 7 and 11 AM. Late-night challenges at 1 AM might just meet their match!

Despite a modest overall win/loss record, honneau31 thrives in the spirit of the game, embracing both victories and defeats with a smile, and a readiness to keep pushing the boundaries of their chess skills. As they've proven by dispatching opponents like threeiii and GriselRojas with a 100% win record, this player is not one to be underestimated on the digital chessboard.

In short: honneau31 is your thrilling underdog, a relentless gladiator of pawns and knights, always ready to strike with a surprising queen's gambit or a sneaky bishop pin. Watch out, because every game is a chance for an unexpected twist — and maybe a spectacular checkmate.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
lghderbda 1W / 0L / 0D
stratojames13 0W / 1L / 0D
itsraden 0W / 1L / 0D
mahdi_mezzi 1W / 0L / 0D
xander0208 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
ibumii 4W / 4L / 0D
laurreee 0W / 2L / 0D
mrbreadjudgejudy2 0W / 2L / 0D
imo_jenny 1W / 0L / 0D
suhasdewoolkar 1W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 275 384
2024 309 284
Rating by Year20242025384275YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 32W / 35L / 5D 37W / 27L / 7D 58.7
2024 57W / 57L / 16D 55W / 69L / 8D 60.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 94 41 42 11 43.6%
Alekhines Defense 46 19 22 5 41.3%
Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense 13 6 5 2 46.1%
Bishops Opening 13 8 5 0 61.5%
Alekhines Defense Maroczy Variation 7 5 1 1 71.4%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 7 4 2 1 57.1%
Undefined 6 2 2 2 33.3%
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Vienna Game Falkbeer Variation 5 1 3 1 20.0%
Bishops Opening Boi Variation 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 53 21 27 5 39.6%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 7 1 6 0 14.3%
French Defense Knight Variation 7 3 3 1 42.9%
Alekhines Defense 6 3 3 0 50.0%
French Defense Normal Variation 5 2 3 0 40.0%
French Defense 4 1 1 2 25.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 4 1 2 1 25.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense 4 3 1 0 75.0%
French Defense Queens Knight Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
French Defense Steiner Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 7 1
Losing 9 0