Rohit Dixit - The Chess Gladiator Known as Hunter_ER
Rohit Dixit, better recognized by his legendary username Hunter_ER, is a fearless and fiery chess warrior carving his niche in the online chess universe. With a peak rapid rating soaring to an impressive 519 in early 2025, Rohit has proven he’s not just playing chess—he’s playing psychological warfare, one opening at a time.
Although his journey began with a bit of a rollercoaster—his first rapid rating in late 2024 started strong at 341 before plunging to 100—Rohit’s resilience shines through a steady climb marked with epic battles and nail-biting games. By mid-2025, he’s sturdily holding a rapid rating near 386 and blitz battles hovering around a fierce 370.
What sets Rohit apart? His tactical awareness is nothing short of heroic: boasting a comeback rate of 68.57%, this player lives for the thrill of clawing back from the brink of defeat. A true chess gladiator, he even keeps his cool with a tilt factor at a modest 8, keeping calm when others might throw the board.
He favors the King’s Pawn Opening in rapid games, wielding it in over 200 encounters with an impressive 50.5% win rate. When feeling particularly daring, Rohit unleashes the French Defense and Alekhine's Defense, where his foes often find themselves scratching their heads at his 61% and 65% win rates, respectively. Not to mention, his Van t Kruijs Opening performance is a cheeky 66.67%, proving he’s got a trick or two up his sleeve.
Rohit’s blitz style is just as aggressive, leaning heavily into the King's Pawn Opening and its various spicy flavors while demonstrating resilience and adaptability against top opponents. Across all time controls, his approach strikes a balanced chord between bold attacks and patient stratagems, with average winning games lasting nearly 49 moves.
When it comes to gaming schedule, Rohit is a night owl with a sweet spot around 8 PM, boasting the highest win rates during those hours—a perfect time for checkmating foes before bedtime. Saturdays and Fridays also see his spirits (and win percentages) soar, making weekend chess his prime battlefield.
The Recent Highlight Reel
In one of his most thrilling recent victories, Rohit (Rocking the white pieces) executed a sharp and memorable checkmate against HakiJaki, sealing the game with a beautiful Re8#—a testament to his aggressive and precise endgame prowess. Despite occasional setbacks (he’s only human after all), his losses are hard-earned and he bounces back quicker than you can say “Checkmate!”
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Win-lose-draw record: Nearly a 50/50 battler in rapid games with 323 wins, 307 losses, and 51 draws—what can we say? He loves a good fight!
- Opening experiments: Not afraid to test risky gambits, including Englund Gambit and even the mosquito-laced variants—buzz buzz, beware!
- Victory style: Wins more often by checkmate than resignation, preferring to deliver the final blow rather than waiting for the opponent to quit.
- Psychological endurance: Maintains a solid comeback rate and a calm mind under pressure, proving he’s built for marathon battles, not just sprints.
A chess player, a strategist, and a fighter at heart, Rohit Dixit aka Hunter_ER combines skill, wit, and a pinch of humor to terrify opponents one move at a time. Whether it’s online blitz or a casual daily game, he’s always hunting for that next checkmate—and a few laughs along the way.
