Hordain

Hordain: The Undaunted Rapid Player

In the thrilling theater of rapid chess, where every move dances with the ticking clock, Hordain stands as a fearless contender—unbowed by nine consecutive losses and a peak rating of 174 achieved in May 2025. While victory remains an elusive guest, Hordain's commitment to the game is unwavering, showing admirable resilience even when the scoreboard says otherwise.

Playing Style

Known for an early resignation rate of just over 11%, Hordain prefers to cut losses rather than prolong agony—sometimes calling it quits before the final curtain. With an average of nearly 38 moves per loss, it’s clear Hordain battles valiantly on the board despite the harsh outcomes. Endgames appear in roughly 22% of games, suggesting a penchant for seeing the game through beyond the opening chaos.

Opening Adventures

Hordain is a brave explorer of openings, having tested defenses and lines like the Queen’s Pawn Chigorin Variation, Nimzowitsch Defense, Caro-Kann, and even the English Opening Caro-Kann Defensive System. Sadly, each experiment so far ended in losses, yet these journeys show a fearless willingness to try every path—even the scary ones.

Statistical Snapshot

• Games Played: 9 rapid events in 2025
• Wins: 0 — but hey, chess is about learning!
• Losses: 9 (all rapid)
• Longest Losing Streak: 9 (current too!)

Memorable Match

One of Hordain’s more infamous games took place on May 31, 2025, where an audacious early queen sortie (Qh5 and Qxe5+) temporarily dazzled before the tides turned decisively in favor of the opponent, malfaitvirge. The game ended after fifteen fiercely fought moves with a bold resignation—a classic case of shooting for the stars, even if the queen’s adventures were short-lived.

Psychological Profile

With a tilt factor hovering around 9, Hordain’s emotions surely run high during matches, but persistence shines through. The best time of day to challenge the clock? 8 PM—perhaps when the caffeine kicks in or the stars align for improvement!

Though the win column patiently waits to be ticked, Hordain’s chess journey is a testament to courage: it’s not always the number of victories but the heart put into each move that shapes a true player.