Player Profile: HtGalung59
Meet HtGalung59, a rapid chess enthusiast navigating the battlefield of 64 squares with a rating that has flirted with the highs of 793 and the occasional plunge down to the mid-500s — a true rollercoaster of brilliance and blunder! With a modest but determined style, HtGalung59 plays roughly 150 rapid games in 2025 alone, balancing out wins, losses, and the few precious draws like a true warrior who’s not afraid to dance with defeat.
Strengths & Style
If chess were a sitcom, HtGalung59 would be the unpredictable yet endearing character with a 72.97% comeback rate after setbacks — because giving up is so last season! Their tactic? Dive deep with an average of about 54 moves per game whether winning or losing — clearly not a fan of quick surrenders, but with a 6.49% early resignation, sometimes reality bites. Precision in the endgame is another trademark, engaging nearly half the games in endgame battles.
Opening Repertoire
From the fiery King's Pawn Opening and its knightly variations to the sneaky French Defense Knight Variation (where they boast a flawless 100% win rate across 5 games), HtGalung59 is a craftsman of classical openings with a penchant for both attack and defense. The Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense also appears to be a favored battleground with a solid 75% success rate — watch closely, because these games might surprise you!
Battle Scars & Memorable Moments
Throughout the rollercoaster rating history and intense battles, the longest streaks have been a wild tie: 8 wins and 8 losses back-to-back. This player truly lives on the edge of glory and despair, demonstrating grit and occasional chaos. Their psychological resilience is notable, with a tilt factor modestly at 8, revealing a mostly steady mind beneath the battlefield tension.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Peak rapid rating achieved on March 28, 2025: 793!
- Mysteriously unbeatable against numerous opponents, owning a perfect 100% win record against users like gb196919691 and bobr-777b.
- Best hour for crushing the opponent? The 2 PM hour — winning 83.33% of games played then. Coincidence or secret power hour?
- Likes to keep opponents guessing with a diverse mixture of openings but shows a special love for the French Defense Knight Variation — never lost a game there!
Recent Battles
Latest victories include some quick tactical strikes, like a charming win against gb196919691 using classic King's Pawn Opening maneuvers, proving that even when games are abandoned, the advantage is clear. Unfortunately, losses have come sharply too—like the brutal checkmate suffered at the hands of sztour—showing that even chess gladiators have their moments under the spotlight.
In summary, HtGalung59 is a spirited, resilient rapid chess player blending classic openings with a stubborn refusal to quit early. Whether on a winning streak or plotting a comeback, they bring plenty of excitement and unpredictability to every board. Prepare for both brilliant strikes and hilarious blunders — chess here is never boring!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| bobr-777b | 7W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| hamed_anvari_farah_1994 | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| joey5011 | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| pavan000000777 | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| pikopakopasqui | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 701 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54W / 49L / 3D | 46W / 53L / 4D | 58.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 24 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 54.2% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 22 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 53.9% |
| Philidor Defense | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Berlin Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 0 |
| Losing | 8 | 1 |