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 |
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% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fegatello Attack, Leonhardt Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 |