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Hovo2356

Playing Since: 2023-10-16 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 397
77W / 72L / 7D
Blitz: 198
20W / 24L / 0D
Bullet: 117
34W / 55L / 2D

Profile Summary: Hovo2356

Meet Hovo2356, a chess enthusiast whose rating journey reads like a rollercoaster ride—complete with thrilling victories, tough lessons, and the occasional "what just happened?" moments. With a rapid rating peaking at 522 in 2024 and currently balancing around 368 in 2025, Hovo2356 demonstrates persistence, passion, and a fondness for bouncing back.

Playing Style & Personality

Hovo2356 is not one to shy away from the heat of battle—showing a tactical comeback rate of nearly 46%, proving they rarely toss in the towel early, though the early resignation rate stands at a modest 12%. With an average of about 45 moves per game—win or lose—you know they're in it for the long haul, savoring every strategic twist.

White pieces bring out their best, with a healthy 47.7% win rate, while Black pieces have seen some tougher fights at 37.1%. And if losing a piece feels like a punch to the gut, don’t worry—Hovo2356 turns it into an art form, boasting a staggering 98% win rate after losing a piece. That’s like losing your knight, shrugging, and saying, “Challenge accepted.”

The Openings Arsenal

When it comes to openings, Hovo2356 has their favorites—like the Van't Kruijs Opening, wielded with over 60% success in rapid games, and the Scandinavian Defense, boasting a perfect 100% rapid win rate in limited plays. Curiously, the King’s Pawn Opening is a bit of a mixed bag, delivering just a 22% win rate in rapid but shining in bullet and blitz with over 60% wins—perhaps the pressure of ticking clocks sparks creativity!

Bullet, Blitz, and Rapid: The Triple Threat

Hovo2356's blitz and bullet records are a testament to grit over glory. Bullet games show a challenging win-loss ratio (23 wins vs 41 losses) but with a flair for strategic openings like the Scotch Game and King’s Pawn variations. Blitz play is more balanced, with a neat 50% win rate and a knack for surprising opponents with lines like the King's Fianchetto Opening.

Notable Quirks & Stats

  • Longest winning streak: 5 games. Not bad for a player who battles on!
  • Favorites times to play: Afternoon to early evening (notably 12PM and 4PM) where win rates hover above 50%.
  • Most challenging opponents? Players like ahmedhesham20112011 and mbjnr have been tough nuts to crack.
  • Psychologically, Hovo2356 has a “tilt factor” of 6—meaning occasional frustration but nothing a good snack and deep breath can’t fix.

Overall, Hovo2356 is a resilient competitor who blends strategic patience and tactical flair, never shying away from complexity or a good ol’ comeback. Opponents beware: losing a piece early might just be your undoing!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
saraandr1 1W / 0L / 0D
nebiy_4 1W / 0L / 0D
hritzi 1W / 0L / 0D
lwess66 0W / 1L / 0D
shoaib110901 0W / 1L / 0D
gerard3pf 1W / 0L / 0D
picassovega 1W / 0L / 0D
zana8538 1W / 0L / 0D
mcklovinfidel 0W / 1L / 0D
saurabh0709 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Hayastan999 7W / 6L / 1D
aziz0aziz 7W / 1L / 0D
jainm23 5W / 0L / 0D
Abdurashid Sadulaev 1W / 3L / 0D
chris41100 3W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 104 258 382
2024 522
2023 340 316 483
Rating by Year202320242025522104YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 61W / 57L / 6D 51W / 73L / 2D 51.8
2024 1W / 0L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 87.0
2023 1W / 2L / 0D 4W / 3L / 0D 61.7

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 20 7 12 1 35.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 14 9 3 2 64.3%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 11 6 5 0 54.5%
Undefined 8 4 3 1 50.0%
Pirc Defense 7 3 4 0 42.9%
Scandinavian Defense 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 5 1 4 0 20.0%
Scotch Game 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Modern Defense with 4 2 2 0 50.0%
French Defense Knight Variation 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 8 4 4 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 6 1 5 0 16.7%
Pirc Defense 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Scotch Game 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 4 2 2 0 50.0%
French Defense Knight Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Center Game 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Alekhines Defense 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%
French Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Polish Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Scotch Game 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Caro Kann Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense Knight Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Accepted 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 7 3
Losing 6 0