Hudson Lima (aka "huuds")
Hudson Lima is a chess player whose journey through the ancient and ruthless battlefield of 64 squares is as colorful as it is determined. Often found toggling between rapid, blitz, and bullet games, Hudson has experienced the full spectrum of chess emotions—from the thrill of a well-fought checkmate to the agony of a heartbreaking resignation (and at times too many of those)!
Career Highlights
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1353 in April 2025
- Peak Blitz Rating: An impressive 1561 in June 2025
- Peak Bullet Rating: A blistering 1489 in May 2025, proving speed is definitely one of huuds' fortes
- Peak Daily Rating: 1071 in June 2024, showing strategic patience when the clock is relaxed
Playing Style & Personality
Hudson is known for an epic Comeback Rate of 84.65%, which basically means they rarely take a loss lying down—expect a fight even when the chips seem down! Average moves per win hover around 73, which suggests huuds likes to savor the battle, while the slightly lower average moves per loss (64) hint that when things go south, Hudson might cut their losses quickly... or is it the early resignation rate of 2.17% showing some graceful exits?
Psychological resilience shines through with a tilt factor of just 13 and an uncanny ability to perform best early morning around 6 AM—morning people beware when facing Hudson!
Favorite Openings
Hudson has an affection for the Scandinavian Defense variations, especially in rapid and blitz, where the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation makes frequent appearances. In bullet games, the King's Pawn Opening and Owens Defense are crowd favorites. Modern Defense also sees action, revealing a player comfortable with complex, dynamic positions.
Memorable Recent Games
Amongst Hudson's recent feats:
- A dazzling checkmate victory over garrykasparbov on June 4, 2025 in a Pirc Defense (Harmonist Variation) blitz game, finishing the game with 44...Rxh2# — the kind of finish that makes opponents wonder if this "huuds" is secretly a chess engine.
- A swift 16-move checkmate in a King's Gambit Declined variation against razsp123, showing that sometimes huuds doesn't just fight hard, but finishes even harder.
Statistical Quirks & Fun Facts
- Hudson wins more often as White (49.07%) than Black (46.23%), typical for those who insist on setting the tone early.
- Wins by resignation dominate the termination stats, showing maybe opponents have learned the peril of playing huuds—better to quit while you're behind.
- Despite being a fierce competitor, Hudson has a sense of humor: with losses often followed by comeback wins—it’s like watching a chess soap opera with unexpected plot twists!
In Conclusion
Hudson Lima aka "huuds" is not just a player; they're an experience. Whether blitzing at lightning speed or plotting deep strategic battles in rapid and daily, they bring passion, resilience, and a sprinkle of gaming fun to their chessboard. Opponents beware: behind those numbers is a warrior ready to surprise with a sneaky fork or a last-minute mate, and maybe a cheeky grin as they do it.
