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hvvbat

Playing Since: 2021-11-20 (Active)

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Rapid: 1772
1819W / 1698L / 139D
Blitz: 1556
6077W / 5850L / 371D
Bullet: 898
4949W / 4936L / 179D

About hvvbat

Meet hvvbat, a passionate chess aficionado who prefers the rapid pace of Rapid chess, though not shy of a Bullet or Blitz challenge when the moment strikes. Known among peers for their strategic mind and resilient playstyle, hvvbat has carved a niche through sheer determination and a touch of wizardry on the board.

Playing Style & Strengths

Hvvbat is a player who embraces the intricacies of the game, playing with an average of about 58 moves to victory, signaling patience and skill in endgame strategies. Their psychological resilience is remarkable, boasting a comeback rate of 82.52% and holding their ground well after losing a piece with a 47.74% win rate. However, an interesting habit is an early resignation rate of just 5.1%, showing perseverance but also a sharp mind about when to concede.

  • Focused on solid endgame play (58.04% endgame frequency).
  • Balanced win rates with white (51.67%) and black (46.84%).
  • Average first capture move around move 6.
  • Thrives best at 16:00 hours.

Career Highlights

With a peak rating touching 1764 in Rapid chess, hvvbat’s games are marked by tactical awareness and a competitive spirit, pushing through intense matches and often flipping the board in comeback scenarios.

  • Peak Rapid Rating: 1764 (Mar 2025).
  • Peak Blitz Rating: 1556 (Apr 2025).
  • Peak Bullet Rating: 1083 (Mar 2025).

Favorite Openings

Hvvbat showcases diverse opening repertoires tailored to each time control:

  • Rapid Chess: Enjoys the Scandinavian Defense, Alekhine Defense, and Poisoned Pawn variations, demonstrating adaptability and a penchant for aggressive beginnings.
  • Blitz Chess: Likes the Caro-Kann and Australian Defense, with solid results in QGA variations.
  • Bullet Chess: Prefers the Scandinavian and Alekhine Defenses, and has a notable win rate of 56.52% with QGD Chigorin 3.cxd5.

Notable Rivalries & Opponents

Hvvbat has engaged in fierce battles against a myriad of opponents, holding a positive score against many including 'metharina', 'grobarinho', and others. Not shy of challenges, they have faced beaters and being beaten, but have always come back stronger.

Some top adversaries include:

  • Metharina: 56.36% win rate over 55 games.
  • Grobarinho: 68.18% win rate over 22 games.
  • Riswan007: a challenging opponent with mixed results.

Fun Facts

  • Possesses a near-even winning record in Bullet chess, proving that speed can sometimes be matched with precision.
  • Has a preference for night play, commonly scoring their best games around late afternoon to evening hours.
  • Known for fewer early resignations, proving to be a player who fights till the last move.

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General Performance Overview

Your recent rapid games show a positive trend in your overall development with a strength adjusted win rate of approximately 51%, indicating solid play against opponents of similar skill.

Your rating increase over the past 6 months is impressive at 197 points, and your positive rating slope across all time intervals reveals consistent improvement.

Opening Play

You frequently employ openings like the Scandinavian Defense (Modern Portuguese Variation) and Queen's Gambit variations, which suit your playstyle well. Here are some observations:

  • Scandinavian Defense: In your wins, you handle the Scandinavian Defense confidently, developing quickly and pressuring your opponent early. Your usage of ...Bg4 and quick queen activity is purposeful, but be cautious as your recent loss involved tactical vulnerabilities after some exchanges.
  • Queen's Gambit and Semi-Slav: Your games show good understanding of Queen's Pawn openings and their structures. Managing the tension in the center and careful piece placement leads you to favorable positions, as seen in your winning games.
  • Focus on controlling critical squares and piece coordination in openings, especially in lines where your opponent challenges your queen early.

Key Strengths

  • Strong endgame technique, often converting small advantages into wins.
  • Good patience and strategic planning shown in maneuvers around key central and kingside squares.
  • Ability to capitalize on opponents’ inaccuracies, especially in tactical or sharp positions.

Areas for Improvement

  • Watch out for tactical vulnerabilities when your queen is active early but unprotected; especially after exchanges around move 10-15 in openings like the Scandinavian, ensuring your queen remains safe.
  • Improve response to opponent’s threats in the middlegame by reinforcing positional awareness, which could prevent sudden losses by checkmate or decisive material loss as seen in your recent defeats.
  • Time management is critical; maintaining a steady clock usage in rapid games will help you avoid rushed decisions under time pressure.

Next Steps

Continue to analyze your recent games, focusing on moments where your position deteriorated unexpectedly. Consider reviewing:

  • Positions where your queen faced attacks early in the game to avoid forks or pins.
  • Endgame conversion strategies, given your demonstrated strength there, to accelerate your wins further.
  • Opening lines with known theory to deepen your preparation and avoid surprises.

Keep up the consistent practice and study your games regularly to sustain and enhance your improvement curve.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
boa747 1W / 1L / 0D View
il-bobby 0W / 1L / 0D View
oli149 0W / 2L / 0D View
kanwar4chess 0W / 1L / 0D View
jaeghighlander 0W / 2L / 0D View
ll_godzilla_ll 2W / 2L / 0D View
jjasontheriot 4W / 1L / 0D View
anthonyzxcv 1W / 1L / 0D View
zanilor 1W / 0L / 0D View
vandasavkina 2W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
Metharina 31W / 24L / 0D View Games
reivilol 11W / 16L / 0D View Games
aleks 15W / 7L / 0D View Games
riswan007 6W / 14L / 0D View Games
wolfythevengeance 3W / 11L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 898 1580 1764
2024 852 1507 1668
2023 791 1457 1517
2022 791 1169 1411
2021 886 922 897
Rating by Year202120222023202420251764791YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 2825W / 2576L / 97D 2577W / 2796L / 127D 53.9
2024 1051W / 920L / 69D 928W / 1057L / 59D 61.1
2023 401W / 373L / 31D 390W / 383L / 32D 62.2
2022 1987W / 1713L / 114D 1806W / 1877L / 110D 59.0
2021 608W / 528L / 26D 527W / 597L / 36D 57.6

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 2344 1166 1112 66 49.7%
Australian Defense 1196 618 553 25 51.7%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 579 278 279 22 48.0%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 533 296 221 16 55.5%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 500 260 225 15 52.0%
QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 419 215 197 7 51.3%
Slav Defense 404 207 181 16 51.2%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 396 180 204 12 45.5%
QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 372 221 144 7 59.4%
Amazon Attack 357 174 175 8 48.7%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 1641 713 893 35 43.5%
Australian Defense 1455 680 758 17 46.7%
Alekhine Defense 1160 623 512 25 53.7%
Amazon Attack 644 320 310 14 49.7%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 492 268 218 6 54.5%
QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 485 275 195 15 56.7%
QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 457 220 223 14 48.1%
Amar Gambit 441 184 251 6 41.7%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 420 225 188 7 53.6%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 391 208 174 9 53.2%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 736 354 357 25 48.1%
Alekhine Defense 327 139 171 17 42.5%
Australian Defense 197 94 99 4 47.7%
King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack 194 87 100 7 44.9%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 154 72 78 4 46.8%
Slav Defense 135 78 51 6 57.8%
Budapest: 3...Ng4 4.e3 132 59 67 6 44.7%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 122 63 56 3 51.6%
Amazon Attack 119 64 53 2 53.8%
QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 115 71 38 6 61.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 1
Losing 16 0
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