Overview
Qu, who often goes by the username HowmanyRathalos, is a tactically sharp chess player best known for strong Rapid play. Quick on the clock and patient in complex positions, Qu mixes quiet endgame technique with sudden tactical shots. Preferred time control is Rapid and many of Qu's best performances come in that format.
- Preferred time control: Rapid
- Style highlights: resilient, long games, comeback specialist
- Notable trait: loves long endgames and finds tactics even late in the game
Playing Style and Strengths
Qu combines a high endgame frequency with a patient approach to play. Games tend to be long and decisive, and Qu has an impressive comeback rate. Opponents should beware: losing a piece is not always fatal, because Qu often turns the tide.
- Endgame frequency: high, with many wins decided in long endings
- Avg moves per game: around 68 moves for wins and losses
- Comeback skill: strong with a ComebackRate of 85.62
- Resilience after material loss: WinRateAfterLosingPiece around 44 percent
- Low early resignation rate: rarely gives up early
Openings and Preparation
Qu favors flexible, mainstream systems and has excellent records with several specific lines. The Sicilian Defense: Closed and the Caro-Kann appear often in games. As White, Qu gets good mileage from setups that lead to long strategic battles.
- Common black choices: Sicilian Defense: Closed and Caro-Kann Defense
- Strong white results: Bird Opening variations and Czech Defense show consistent success
- Preparation depth: moderate to deep depending on the year, with steady study reflected in steady Rapid results
Memorable Runs and Opponents
Qu has had notable hot streaks and some rough patches. The player has displayed impressive consistency against several frequent opponents. One particularly amusing statistic is an undefeated 8 and 0 record versus atillabozkurt.
- Longest winning streak: 9
- Longest losing streak: 12
- Current losing streak: 1
- Most played opponent list includes bg_iswanto and thedangerousattackerdiego
- Notable head to head: atillabozkurt 8 wins and 0 losses — a small mystery for the ages
When to Play Qu
Qu has curious daily patterns. The best times to catch peak performance include early morning hours. If you want to challenge Qu, late night or the 02:00 hour might be the most interesting time to queue a game.
- Best time of day: 02:00
- Strong hours by win rate: 2:00, 1:00 and late evenings around 22:00 to 23:00
- Winning tendencies: plays especially well versus lower rated players and shows solid results versus equals
Sample Resources and Highlights
Below are quick links and embedded items to explore Qu's progress and a representative game. Use them to study openings, watch a rating trend, or review a typical Rapid performance.
- Rapid rating trend:
- Peak Rapid rating: 2348 (2025-06-05)
- Study an example game: View Game
- Explore an opening Qu plays often: Sicilian Defense: Closed
Parting Note
Qu blends tenacity with long game mastery. Expect carefully built positions, sudden tactical bursts, and a stubborn will to fight until the last move. Challenging Qu makes for instructive and often entertaining Rapid games. Good luck and may your knights avoid forks.