Henry Soto Hernandez IM

Henry Soto Hernandez - International Master (IM)

Known online as HSH1987, Henry Soto Hernandez is not your everyday chess player. With the prestigious title of International Master bestowed by FIDE, Henry has established himself as a formidable force across multiple time controls, proving mastery in blitz, bullet, and rapid chess.

Rating & Achievements

• Peak Blitz Rating: 2847 (July 2023) – That’s right, nearly GM territory, enough to make grandmasters feel a little nervous.
• Peak Bullet Rating: 2811 (March 2024) – When the clock’s ticking fast, Henry’s nerves stay ice-cold.
• Peak Rapid Rating: 2760 (September 2023) – Because slow isn’t Henry’s style, but he’s quick to adapt.

Playing Style & Stats

With an early resignation rate of less than 1%, Henry rarely throws in the towel prematurely — unless his opponent's queen starts breakdancing on the board. On average, Henry’s battles are marathons with around 86 moves per game, whether winning or losing, showing tremendous endurance and strategic depth.

Henry favors complex endgames, diving deep 87% of the time into the phase where true chess mastery shines.

Psychological Edge & Comebacks

Despite a tilt factor of 13 (which means Henry sometimes gets a little salty when losing... who doesn’t?), Henry is a comeback wizard, boasting an astonishing 88.61% comeback rate after falling behind. Losing a piece? Henry’s win rate post-sacrifice hovers near 46.5%, proving he's not one to fold under pressure but rather to pounce when the moment is right.

Favorite Openings & Signature Moves

Henry's opening repertoire is delightfully diverse but with a clandestine favorite dubbed "Top Secret". Trusted defenses include:

• Caro-Kann Defense – Where Henry plays Karpov variations with surgical precision.
• Nimzo-Indian Defense – Classical Keres and Berlin Pirc variations make appearances, keeping opponents guessing.
• Queen's Gambit Declined and Semi-Slav structures – Henry transitions seamlessly between strategic battlegrounds.

His wins with these lines hover near or above 50%, with surprise flash victories like 100% win records in some niche variations – talk about pocket secrets!

Recent Memorable Game

As of June 2025, Henry’s recent triumphs include a masterclass victory by resignation against birb_memes and another win via checkmate against the – proof that HSH1987 can both wear down opponents and deliver the knockout punch elegantly.

For a taste of Henry's style, check out this final moment from his June 3rd, 2025 game vs. birb_memes: View Game

Fun Facts & Trivia

• Henry performs best at dawn – their "best time to play" is 7:00 AM. Early riser or just loves confusing night owls?
• 22:00 hours is Henry's peak winning hour with over 54% win rate – a perfect time for a midnight blitz battle.
• Longest winning streak: 11 games. Longest losing streak: a humbling 13, proving even the best have their patchy days.

In summary, Henry Soto Hernandez is a chess player who blends deep strategic understanding with fiery tactical play and an iron will to fight back from adversity. With a wicked sense of humor likely fueled by countless blitz battles, Henry is a name chess fans and opponents alike keep on their radar. Sitting just a whisker below grandmaster rating territory, HSH1987 might be the International Master who keeps you guessing—and losing!