Howl_so

Profile Summary: Howl_so

Meet Howl_so, a tenacious rapid chess enthusiast who navigates the 64 squares with a blend of fierce resilience and a sprinkle of mischief. Though currently rated just above the 1000 mark, Howl_so’s journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster – complete with soaring victories, checking mates, and humble resignations that show a healthy respect for the laws of the game (and perhaps the opponent’s coffee intake).

Over the past couple of years, Howl_so has played over 2,000 rapid games, amassing close to a 50% win rate, with a peak rapid rating soaring to 1101 in late 2023. Not one to shy away from the trenches, their longest winning streak clocks in at an impressive 11 games, balanced by a longest losing streak of 8 – because life (and chess) is all about balance, right?

Always hungry for tactical skirmishes, Howl_so favors openings shrouded in mystery (a cryptic “Top Secret” choice in nearly 1900 games!) but also dabbles in classical lines such as the Italian Game and King's Pawn setups. With a cheeky 62% comeback rate after losing material, this player clearly believes in second chances – or possibly just in the power of confused opponents.

Known for relatively long games (averaging around 58 moves in wins), Howl_so approaches endgames with gusto, engaging in nearly 57% of their encounters deep into strategic territory. Psychological warfare isn't forgotten either – while sometimes struggling with a tilt factor of 8, the player’s best battles seem to occur at the witching hour of 1 AM, turning sleepy humans into chess zombies and kings into corgis.

Whether it's grinding wins by resignation (over 500!) or pulling off spectacular checkmates, Howl_so's playstyle embodies the perfect blend of determination, unpredictability, and just enough luck to keep things interesting.

Recent Adventures on the Board

• Last win: A brilliant finish by checkmate after a thrilling queen and bishop dance.
• Last loss: A tough match abandoned but no shame in falling to a sharper tactician.

Granted, the road to grandmaster status may still be winding, but Howl_so’s passion for chess is clear: play hard, play smart, and if all else fails, resign gracefully and prepare for the rematch.

Keep howling, Howl_so!