HOURSA 4

Profile: hoursanidis (HOURSA 4)

Meet hoursanidis, a rapid chess enthusiast boldly navigating the treacherous battlefields of 64 squares with a peak rating of 267 achieved in an epic May 2025 clash. Though not yet a grandmaster, this player’s journey is marked by thrilling highs, gritty comebacks, and the occasional humorous stumble.

A Rollercoaster on the Board

With 73 games under their belt in rapid chess across early 2025, hoursanidis boasts a respectable record of 31 wins, 29 losses, and 13 draws. Their longest winning streak was a confident four consecutive victories, while the current losing streak reminds us all — even champions have “off days” (three losses in a row).

Opening Choices: The Chess Buffet

Armed with a diverse opening repertoire, hoursanidis clearly favors the Queen’s Pawn Opening and its aggressive Horwitz Defense, winning over 80% of these high-stakes encounters! On the flip side, the King's Pawn Opening seems to be their nemesis, with a modest 14% win rate there. But hey, variety is the spice of chess life, right?

Playing Style & Personality

Not one to surrender easily, hoursanidis has a comeback rate of 61% — a testament to fighting spirit that keeps fans on the edge of their seats. With an average winning game lasting just over 61 moves, patience and endurance shine through their endgame prowess, which occurs in nearly 70% of their games. Early resignations are a foreign concept here (rate: 0%), so expect full battles fought till the last check!

Psychology of a Player

Beware the "tilt factor" of 3 — hoursanidis might occasionally sigh at an unexpected blunder, but always bounces back. The best time to catch their genius? Around noon at 12:00, when brain and coffee apparently sync perfectly. And if your rating is below theirs, prepare for some rough sailing: they win over 81% of such matchups.

Recent Battles

Their latest memorable victory came on May 18, 2025, deftly handling the Closed Sicilian Defense against dred1012, culminating in a strategic game abandonment in their favor. On the flip side, recent defeats remind us that even the best get checkmated by ponosooid and hego5000. All part of the grand chase for mastery.

Fun Fact

Despite the fierce competitiveness, hoursanidis has a fondness for quirky usernames among opponents — from porkgrinder666 to seolohij — because why play chess if you can't enjoy the characters along the way?