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.
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 |
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 |