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HSkhan221

Playing Since: 2025-04-07 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 473
240W / 236L / 40D
Blitz: 651
2W / 1L / 0D

About HSkhan221

Meet HSkhan221, the rapid chess enthusiast whose rating rollercoaster keeps fans on the edge of their seats. Peaking at a solid 504 in April 2025, this player has experienced the full spectrum of chess emotions — from thrilling winning streaks of 5 games to grueling dips following 7 consecutive losses. But hey, chess isn't about perfection, it's about having fun (and a bit of stubbornness)!

Playing Style & Personality

Known for a tactical mind with a slight penchant for early resignations (about 17% of games), HSkhan221 knows when to call it quits — sometimes before the coffee gets cold. Their games often stretch into the 40-to-50 move range, showing a patience that belies their casual rapid pace. With a white win rate edging just over 51%, it’s clear this player prefers to grab the initiative when holding the white pieces. Playing black? Well, the stats suggest room for improvement at 38.7%, but every dark horse deserves a chance!

Opening Repertoire

Opening books beware! HSkhan221 prefers the classic King's Pawn Opening, boasting a respectable ~51% win rate after 93 games—no wonder opponents get their kings in a twist. The Vienna Game Anderssen Defense and the Nimzowitsch Defense are secret weapons too, both shining with over 70% success rates. Meanwhile, more adventurous lines like the French Defense and Vienna Game show a fighting spirit, even if the win figures don't always come home triumphant.

Recent Highlights

Never one to shy from the battlefield, HSkhan221 recently clinched a mere 10-minute rapid victory against el-voin, sealing the deal with a cunning bishop capture that sent their opponent packing by resignation. They've also exhibited resilience bouncing back with wins over dewakentang51 and Zxc543543, fighting through intricate middlegames and endgames with creativity and grit.

Records & Rivalries

Friends or foes? It seems like georgiykobes and HSkhan221 have tangled thrice on the virtual battlefield, with the player scoring about two-thirds of the encounters. Against a whole host of opponents, this player boasts near-perfect win rates — proving that while they may tilt a bit (tilt factor at just 7), their determination is truly king.

Psychological Quirk & Timing

The best hour for this keyboard warrior? 1 PM sharp, when the coffee kicks in and the brain lights up — hitting an 80% win rate in games played exactly at 13:00. Tuesdays seem to be the luckiest day of the week with a 62.75% success rate. Early mornings (5 AM!) and late afternoons (4 PM!) also see surprising spikes in performance, so maybe the chess spirit is nocturnal after all.

In Summary

Whether you’re a chess grandmaster or a weekend warrior, HSkhan221’s journey through Rapid chess is entertaining, authentic, and full of ups and downs. A natural strategist with an impressive comeback rate of 57%, their games are a wild ride of calculated risks, tactical opportunities, and occasional early resignations (hey, no shame in preserving energy for the next clash!). Watch this player closely: the king’s gambit might just get gambled again soon!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
aconit_aox 0W / 1L / 0D
muntasir_shehu 0W / 1L / 0D
huycuto23 1W / 0L / 0D
varad_0806 1W / 0L / 0D
chessplayer25687 0W / 1L / 0D
speedtuo 0W / 1L / 0D
thienjhh 0W / 1L / 0D
divakaruniabhishek 0W / 1L / 0D
fdr0man0wski 1W / 0L / 0D
shoun12 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
georgiykobes 2W / 0L / 1D
achilesa0 0W / 1L / 1D
ohhhboyyyyyyy 0W / 2L / 0D
ptipik 0W / 1L / 0D
shamun334 0W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 368

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 93W / 74L / 12D 67W / 97L / 10D 51.6

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack 45 27 15 3 60.0%
King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack, Kiddie Countergambit 24 9 14 1 37.5%
King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit 22 11 11 0 50.0%
Parham Attack 15 6 9 0 40.0%
Queen's Pawn Game 13 6 6 1 46.1%
Bishop's Opening: 2... Qh4? 13 3 9 1 23.1%
French Defense 11 3 7 1 27.3%
Van't Kruijs Opening, 1...e5 10 4 6 0 40.0%
Vienna Game 10 3 5 2 30.0%
Bishop's Opening: Berlin Defense 9 2 7 0 22.2%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 5 0
Losing 7 2