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HopefulWin

Location: Virginia

Playing Since: 2008-05-26 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 1840
9W / 2L / 0D
Rapid: 1121
1W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 1784
89W / 43L / 9D
Bullet: 1923
773W / 485L / 38D

Profile of HopefulWin

Meet HopefulWin, a relentless chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of epic — and occasionally hilarious. With a blitz rating that once peaked at a formidable 2,478, HopefulWin has played tens of thousands of games since 2011, proving that persistence (and maybe a bit of stubbornness) pays off in the long run.

Starting with an initial blitz rating of just over 1,100, this player’s dedication catapulted them into the 2,000+ club where true warriors dwell. Bullet chess? Oh, HopefulWin has fired off moves at lightning speed, reaching a bullet max rating near 2,500. Not to brag, but that kind of speed would make a caffeine-fueled squirrel look slow.

When not scrambling to make moves in less than 3 minutes, HopefulWin also dabbles in the slower daily and rapid formats. Although those show fewer games, they highlight a well-rounded appreciation of the game — a rare combination of sprint and marathon chess skills.

Playing Style & Quirks

  • Early Resignation Expert: With an astonishing 99.52% resignation rate, if HopefulWin senses a loss, they’re out faster than you can say "checkmate." Some call it pragmatism; others call it “strategic escape artistry.”
  • Micro-Move Maestro: Most wins come in quick, concise bursts—averaging about 1.45 moves per win. Clearly, HopefulWin likes to keep opponents guessing, and the games short!
  • Comeback Kid: Even with low odds, HopefulWin attempts comebacks, boasting a comeback rate close to 2%. Sure, it sounds tiny, but every comeback counts!
  • Opening Gambits: Favorites include various Queen’s Pawn openings and some top-secret (seriously, it’s called that) blitz strategies. In bullet play, a love for the Pirc Defense and Van Geet Opening shines through.

Fun Facts

  • HopefulWin’s longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 34 games. Yes, 34! Clearly, sometimes the stars align and the internet gods smile.
  • Losers beware: Despite more losses than wins overall, HopefulWin has a heart of gold and fights fiercely between every check and mate.
  • Most played opponents include a formidable list of challengers like a_tsarkov and slowbug. Nothing like old rivals to spice up the battlefield!

Whether powering through with dizzying speed or bowing out gracefully (or cheekily) when the odds stack up, HopefulWin embodies the spirit of chess as a game of joy, frustration, and ever-present hope. One glance at the stats, and you’ll know this is a player who embodies their name — always hopeful for the next win.

Keep your pieces close and your bishops closer; HopefulWin is never out of the game!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
theduck 1W / 8L / 0D View
bugtsirorret 21W / 30L / 1D View
rapid 26W / 36L / 1D View
coerced 187W / 391L / 4D View
munchingserenely 22W / 35L / 1D View
pebblesmakebridges 15W / 12L / 0D View
Manu Prasad 181W / 373L / 1D View
mai 21W / 21L / 0D View
bishopboy01 13W / 18L / 0D View
2penpen2 4W / 1L / 1D View
Most Played Opponents
Alexander Tsarkov 656W / 710L / 3D View Games
slowbug 490W / 874L / 3D View Games
ABCDC 496W / 834L / 5D View Games
chuckmoulton 451W / 761L / 3D View Games
111michael 383W / 743L / 4D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1887 2363
2024 2203 2146
2023 1878 2022
2022 2131 2216 1840
2021 2265 2221
2020 2387 2144 1121
2019 1789 2246 2413
2018 1880 2208 1840
2017 1789 2133 1801
2016 2473 1988 1634
2014 1877 1861
2012 2038 1613
2011 2142 1656
2008 920
2007 920
Rating by Year2007200820112012201420162017201820192020202120222023202420252473920YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 865W / 1129L / 19D 732W / 1092L / 9D 1.2
2024 3207W / 5943L / 33D 3135W / 5873L / 38D 0.1
2023 3303W / 6994L / 43D 3240W / 7011L / 37D 0.2
2022 2808W / 4878L / 23D 2760W / 4876L / 27D 0.6
2021 2712W / 4708L / 27D 2704W / 4913L / 22D 0.5
2020 4033W / 7454L / 50D 3833W / 7660L / 56D 0.9
2019 2562W / 6172L / 31D 2522W / 6175L / 33D 0.3
2018 1563W / 3974L / 3D 1547W / 3745L / 4D 0.3
2017 1079W / 2497L / 2D 1084W / 2576L / 1D 2.5
2016 839W / 1598L / 1D 859W / 1671L / 2D 2.3
2014 19W / 11L / 4D 18W / 13L / 2D 71.9
2012 1W / 4L / 0D 0W / 5L / 0D 73.2
2011 139W / 59L / 5D 141W / 57L / 3D 67.9
2008 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 42.0
2007 0W / 0L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 37.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 135200 44249 90516 435 32.7%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 12 7 5 0 58.3%
Amar Gambit 11 8 2 1 72.7%
French Defense 11 8 3 0 72.7%
Australian Defense 7 2 4 1 28.6%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 7 5 2 0 71.4%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Amazon Attack 6 4 2 0 66.7%
English Opening 5 2 1 2 40.0%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 5 3 1 1 60.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Czech Defense 235 214 20 1 91.1%
Amar Gambit 226 186 37 3 82.3%
Amazon Attack 155 129 26 0 83.2%
Unknown 80 39 41 0 48.8%
Australian Defense 79 62 16 1 78.5%
Modern Defense 76 64 12 0 84.2%
French Defense 60 34 23 3 56.7%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 54 37 17 0 68.5%
Döry Defense 51 40 11 0 78.4%
English Opening 49 33 15 1 67.3%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
English Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amar Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 34 0
Losing 48 1
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