Huseyin Said Deveci - Candidate Master Extraordinaire
Known in the chess arena as hsd2016, Huseyin Said Deveci is a formidable Candidate Master recognized by FIDE. With a flair for tactical wizardry and a mind that can effortlessly juggle more gambits than a circus performer, Huseyin has carved a niche in the fast-paced worlds of Blitz and Bullet chess.
Journey Through the Ranks
Starting with humble beginnings in 2019, Huseyin’s ratings have shown a steady climb with some electrifying bursts that would make any chess engine pause in admiration. For instance, in Blitz, Huseyin soared from a respectable 1981 rating in 2019 to an electrifying peak of 2675 in 2025, showcasing a speed and precision often likened to a knight on steroids.
Playing Style & Peculiarities
Endgames make up over 76% of Huseyin’s battles—because why settle for a quick mate when you can weave a masterpiece over 70 moves? This patient strategist averages around 73 moves per game whether basking in victory or grappling with defeat. Wielding the white pieces, Huseyin enjoys a 46.47% success rate, while as black, the win rate sits at a respectable 41.79%. Always one to keep opponents guessing, Huseyin’s early resignation rate is a mere 2.89%, proving perseverance is key.
Tactical Genius & Psychological Edge
Equipped with an astonishing 98.81% win rate after losing a piece, Huseyin clearly embodies the spirit of the unstoppable comeback kid, backed by an overall comeback rate of 86%. While even the best can tilt, Huseyin’s tilt factor stays relatively low at 21—because even when the chips are down, the chessboard is just another playground.
Notable Stats & Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 25 games — talk about catching fire!
- Current winning streak: 1 game — always hungry for more.
- Favorite openings: Top secret (naturally), with a win rate just over 51% in Rapid games.
- Peak Blitz rating: A blistering 2675 in 2025, faster than a speeding rook!
- Time Machine at the Board: Statistically best playing hours include the quiet early morning hours (3 AM and 4 AM with 100% win rate!) and 8 AM with a breezy 56.79%.
Off the board, Huseyin is known for pushing the envelope in online games, often going toe-to-toe with some of the toughest opponents and maintaining resilience that befuddles even seasoned grandmasters.
In the ever-changing battlefield of 64 squares, Huseyin Said Deveci stands as a testament to grit, strategy, and the sheer joy of the game—because every pawn push could be the start of a legend.
Recent Game Overview
Huseyin, your recent rapid games show a strong and consistent improvement, notably with a solid win rate above 55%. Your month-to-month rating increase is impressive, with nearly 600 points gained in just one month. This indicates not only better understanding of openings but also growing skills in middlegame and endgame scenarios.
Strengths
- Effective and confident play in the Vienna Game and related openings, creating attacking chances early.
- Strong tactical awareness, as seen in winning positions by exploiting opponent errors and tactical motifs.
- Good endgame technique demonstrated by converting advantages consistently in your winning games.
- Positive rating trend illustrating steady progress with visible results in win records and opening performances.
- Adaptability in different opening systems, including solid play in the Pirc Defense and Caro-Kann variants.
Areas for Improvement
- Some losses occurred in Chess960 games — an unfamiliar setup. Consider reviewing Chess960 principles and typical piece placements to boost comfort in this variant.
- In critical positions against higher-rated opponents, there were a few missed defensive resources. Working on calculation depth and defensive tactics can help.
- Focus on maintaining consistent time management to avoid rushed decisions in complex positions.
- Analyze games where opponents capitalized on small mistakes to sharpen your positional awareness and error prevention.
Next Steps and Recommendations
- Continue exploring and deepening understanding of your preferred openings, especially the Vienna Game, to reach higher positional mastery.
- Review your recent losses carefully, focusing on the moments where you lost tempo or missed tactics.
- Practice Chess960 to diversify your skills, improve piece coordination understanding, and flexibility in non-standard openings.
- Engage in tactical training regularly to improve calculation skills, which will help in tight positions and increase your defensive resilience.
- Maintain your positive momentum by playing and reviewing games consistently, focusing on explaining your thought process to deepen learning.
Final Thoughts
Your recent rapid results are very encouraging. Keep up this level of commitment and continue to refine your game. Chess improvement is a journey, and your steady rating climb and good win rate demonstrate you are on the right path. Keep analyzing, learning, and enjoying the game!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Markus Ragger | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| giomar27 | 1W / 0L / 1D | View |
| Margarita Potapova | 0W / 0L / 1D | View |
| Egor Lashkin | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| vilimekv | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Roman Pyrih | 0W / 0L / 1D | View |
| ninodg | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Mikhail Bryakin | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Alexander Rustemov | 0W / 2L / 0D | View |
| Katharina Reinecke | 2W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Miodrag Jevtic FM | 98W / 334L / 35D | View Games |
| Misratdin Iskandarov | 6W / 40L / 2D | View Games |
| NeMeQuittePas | 5W / 24L / 9D | View Games |
| Dragan Solak | 6W / 18L / 0D | View Games |
| Ediz Gürel | 1W / 21L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2719 | 2664 | 2208 | 1620 |
| 2024 | 2547 | 2481 | 1786 | |
| 2023 | 2409 | 2266 | 2208 | 2208 |
| 2022 | 2184 | 1981 | 1760 | |
| 2021 | 2154 | 2095 | 1665 | 1781 |
| 2020 | 2031 | 2099 | 1698 | 1880 |
| 2019 | 1834 | 1981 | 1423 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 444W / 390L / 64D | 392W / 441L / 72D | 79.5 |
| 2024 | 206W / 252L / 32D | 198W / 268L / 19D | 75.9 |
| 2023 | 284W / 248L / 45D | 271W / 288L / 35D | 72.4 |
| 2022 | 11W / 19L / 2D | 14W / 16L / 0D | 66.2 |
| 2021 | 73W / 138L / 18D | 64W / 156L / 16D | 79.9 |
| 2020 | 270W / 213L / 39D | 220W / 262L / 38D | 77.2 |
| 2019 | 11W / 13L / 2D | 7W / 16L / 2D | 75.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 147 | 51 | 86 | 10 | 34.7% |
| Amar Gambit | 119 | 61 | 51 | 7 | 51.3% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 74 | 43 | 26 | 5 | 58.1% |
| Czech Defense | 70 | 25 | 40 | 5 | 35.7% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 70 | 29 | 37 | 4 | 41.4% |
| Unknown | 70 | 31 | 37 | 2 | 44.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 67 | 30 | 32 | 5 | 44.8% |
| Sicilian Defense | 64 | 31 | 32 | 1 | 48.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 63 | 23 | 36 | 4 | 36.5% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 59 | 26 | 25 | 8 | 44.1% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 100 | 53 | 45 | 2 | 53.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 90 | 38 | 46 | 6 | 42.2% |
| King's Indian Attack | 64 | 30 | 32 | 2 | 46.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 63 | 30 | 28 | 5 | 47.6% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 56 | 26 | 29 | 1 | 46.4% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 52 | 27 | 21 | 4 | 51.9% |
| Australian Defense | 45 | 16 | 27 | 2 | 35.6% |
| Sicilian Defense | 39 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 43.6% |
| Alekhine Defense | 38 | 16 | 19 | 3 | 42.1% |
| Barnes Defense | 36 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 47.2% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Unknown | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Czech Defense | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| English Opening | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Slav Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Amazon Attack | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 22.2% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation, Alapin Gambit | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 25.0% |
| French Defense | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 14.3% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 57.1% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 25 | 0 |
| Losing | 21 | 1 |