Alejandro Cardenas

Alejandro Cardenas (aka huwiwiwn)

Known in the chess circles as huwiwiwn, Alejandro Cardenas is a spirited Rapid player who maneuvers pieces with a blend of daring and occasional whimsy. His peak Rapid rating peaked at an impressive 522 in May 2025, a testament to his persistence and tactical flair.

Playing Style & Personality

Alejandro’s games are like a rollercoaster ride: long, twisting battles averaging around 55 moves to victory, often punctuated by strategic resignations—because why drag it out when you see the writing on the board? He revels in the endgame, appearing in nearly half his matches, savoring the subtle art of closing out opponents.

His knack for comebacks is legendary, bouncing back in over 57% of games where he's at a disadvantage, showing that persistence pays off—even if his tilt factor hovers comfortably at a low 6, meaning frustration rarely gets the best of him.

Favorite Openings

Although Alejandro dabbles in many openings, he has a special fondness for the Scandinavian Defense and the rarely-seen Van 't Kruijs Opening. Despite a nearly 45% win rate with the Scandinavian, he's more lethal with the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation, winning over 70% of those encounters. Whether launching surprises with his queen early on or inviting opponents to dance in complex pawn structures, Alejandro keeps his foes guessing.

Notable Highlights

• Longest winning streak: 8 games—because sometimes everything just clicks.
• Known for sharp tactical awareness, but watch out: approximately 21% of his losses are dramatic one-sided affairs.
• His best time to play? Beware opponents who challenge him at 10 PM—his win rate hits a perfect 100% in that hour!
• Victory by resignation is his favored way to seal the deal, with 53 wins following this polite concession.

Recent Form & Opponents

Alejandro recently delivered a dazzling checkmate against diagvzly7 using the Van 't Kruijs Opening, showcasing his tactical sharpness and aggressive queen play. Though he’s had a few hiccups against opponents like ariya_imut and leogomez96, he boasts perfect win rates against numerous challengers including cap1919 and okan_surya.

Fun Facts

– His win rate against higher-rated players may humble him (only 7.59%), but he dominates opponents rated below himself with a solid 91.25% success rate. – When the game gets tough, he's not shy about bowing out early (resigning about 16% of the time) — some call it strategic, others call it practical!

In summary, Alejandro is a passionate chess crusader balancing eccentric openings with practical endgame prowess. Whether you're facing him on a weekend morning or in the witching hour of 10 PM, expect a battle filled with flair, surprises, and the occasional resigned sigh.