hyeonjoong

Profile Summary: hyeonjoong

Meet hyeonjoong, a brave and resilient chess player navigating the battlegrounds of blitz and rapid chess with a unique blend of strategic insight and a dash of humor. Rated at a peak of 356 in Rapid (March 2023) and 214 in Blitz (May 2025), hyeonjoong has proven to be a fierce competitor even if the scoreboard sometimes tells a story of uphill battles.

Playing Style & Stats

With an early resignation rate of about 24%, hyeonjoong knows when to cut losses — a practical trait that spares nerves and rating points alike. Known to play an average of 57 moves in winning games, patience is definitely a virtue here, although loss games tend to be a bit quicker at just over 42 moves.

White pieces bring out a slightly better performance at 47% wins while Black holds a respectable 44%, proving versatility across the board.

Tackling rapid time controls with nearly 171 games played, hyeonjoong showcases a fairly balanced overall rapid record: 81 wins, 79 losses, and 11 draws. Blitz games, however, have been more of a rollercoaster with 2 wins and 7 losses across 9 intense matches.

Openings — The Chess Recipe

Opening repertoire is like a buffet, featuring classics such as the King's Pawn Opening and Scandinavian Defense, with above 50% win rates in their rapid forms. Notably, the Bishop's Opening in blitz boasts a perfect 100% win record - clearly a secret weapon! On the flipside, some adventures like the Englund Gambit in rapid yield challenging results (only 12.5% wins), perhaps perfect for those who thrive on spicy openings.

Psychological & Tactical Notes

Rated with a modest tilt factor of 10, hyeonjoong stays relatively cool under pressure, bouncing back with a comeback rate above 55% – quite impressive for turning tides when the chips are down. However, the "win after losing a piece" rate sits at around 36%, indicating that losing material is often tough to overcome but not the end of the world.

Peak tactical moments tend to strike around 4 PM, when hyeonjoong's win rate skyrockets to 100%. So if you're looking for a challenge, maybe avoid the late afternoon hours!

Memorable Victories & Defeats

The most recent showstopper was a blitz checkmate against kubralt13, sealing victory with brilliant King’s Pawn Opening tactics and a swift “Re8#”. However, no hero’s story is complete without setbacks — losses to opponents like wessfalen remind us that even the best have off days or unexpected challenges.

Fun Facts & Trivia

• Longest winning streak: 5 games.
• Longest losing streak: a gut-wrenching 10 games (ouch!).
• Resigned to win ratio: hyeonjoong gracefully bows out in about 24% of wins, showing respect for the opponent’s chess dance.
• Favorite day to play? Monday with a 62.5% win rate to kickstart the week.

Whether climbing the rating ladder or refining the craft move by move, hyeonjoong approaches the chessboard as a battlefield, a playground, and sometimes a comedy stage — where even a pawn blunder might earn a chuckle. Here’s to more brilliant moves and strategic escapades in the world of 64 squares!