Hanaa Elsebaii

Profile: Hanaa Elsebaii (aka Hossamhania)

Hanaa Elsebaii, known in the chess world by the username Hossamhania, is a passionate and resilient chess player navigating the labyrinth of 64 squares with a mix of tenacity and flair. As of 2025, Hanaa’s journey has been marked by thrilling peaks and humbling lessons, proving that in chess—as in life—every setback is simply a setup for a spectacular comeback.

Ratings and Style

Sporting a peak Blitz rating of 589 and an even more impressive Rapid peak of 706, Hossamhania shows a particular knack for the rapid format, handling around 584 games with a win rate just over 50%. While the Blitz rating tells a tale of fierce battles (with more losses than wins), it's the rapid games where patience and cunning shine through.

Opening Repertoire and Strategy

Though the French Defense might humble Hossamhania (a 0% win rate in Blitz French Defense variations – ouch!), they find solace in the King's Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation, boasting an 83% win rate in Blitz. Hanaa likes to ruffle feathers early on with aggressive openings such as the Scotch Game and Kings Pawn openings, proving that the best defense is often a well-executed offense.

Rapid games reveal a wider arsenal, with solid performances against the Scandinavian Defense (winning nearly 62% of encounters) and a balanced approach to Queen's Pawn and Bishop's Openings, reflecting a player who loves to both attack and hold firm depending on the mood of the day.

Game Personality and Psychological Makeup

Known for a 71% comeback rate, Hossamhania rarely throws in the towel, fighting tooth and nail after losing a piece. Their early resignation rate is a modest 9.2%, which means they stick around for the thrill and the drama, sometimes enduring long endgames that average around 48 moves per win.

Hanaa’s chess struggles are humanizing: a tilt factor of 8 reminds us even the best have their off moments. Lucky for them, the witching hour to strike back is midnight—when their win rate spikes to over 80%! So, if you want to test their mettle, challenge them right after midnight and prepare for an intense battle.

Memorable Matches

A recent triumph over arthursilvacosta showcased Hossamhania’s finesse in the Scotch Game, ending with a decisive resignation at move 20 — swift and stylish! Conversely, matches against higher-rated foes like marcosgeremias remind us that even warriors have days off.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Hanaa's best winning days are Fridays, where the win rate hits a cheerful 57%—maybe the weekend excitement fuels the play!
• Despite a challenging track record in Blitz, the player’s resilience shines, never shying away from a game and often returning stronger.
• Wins are more common with the white pieces (51%), but black pieces bring surprises with solid chances (~44%).
• Beware the King’s Knight variation—Hossamhania plays it like an old friend with an 83% Blitz win rate there.

So here’s to Hanaa Elsebaii — a fighter, strategist, and midnight chess enthusiast whose games are as dynamic and unpredictable as a well-timed queen sacrifice. Whether winning or losing, every move adds a verse to the ongoing saga on the board.