Іван Гоменюк: The Chess Maestro Known as Hypnodisc
Born to bewilder pawns and knights alike, Іван Гоменюк, better known in the chess circles as Hypnodisc, has been dazzling opponents since at least 2016. With a blitz rating rocketing up to 2327 at his peak in August 2019, Hypnodisc is no stranger to tactical fireworks on the board.
His playing style screams endurance and precision, boasting an impressive average of around 66 moves per game—because why win quickly when you can outlast your opponent’s willpower? A notorious tactician, Іван has a remarkable 74% comeback rate, proving that giving up is never an option. And while his early resignation rate is 10.25%, sometimes even Hypnodisc knows when a pawn storm is just doomed to fail.
Hypnodisc shines brightest on weekend mornings, especially around 7 AM, when his win rate peaks at a humbling 67% between 7 and 8 o’clock. With a higher than 57% winning rate regardless of playing white or black, his opponents never know what color nightmare awaits them.
Over the years, Іван has shown a penchant for sharp openings like the French Defense Exchange Variation and the Danish Gambit, not to mention his secret weapon, the Closed Sicilian Defense Grand Prix Attack, which yields him win rates over 56%. His favorite battlegrounds have featured countless games where his queen dances and knights gallop to victory—especially in fast-paced blitz where he’s tallied over 2000 wins combined across time controls.
Record Highlights & Recent Games
Overall Blitz Win record: 1273 wins with a win rate of about 57%.
Rapid chess: showing solid form with 93 wins and a peak rating of 2143 in April 2020.
Bullet chess specialist with a personal best rating of 2231. Quick decisions, quicker victories.
Daily chess contributor with steady improvement over time.
His most recent victory was achieved in a fierce game against Natalitolmacheva in May 2025, where Hypnodisc triumphed by resignation after a tactical masterpiece in the Live Chess arena. Conversely, his latest setback was a tough loss to hoboworldwide the day after, showing that even maestros have their off days.
Personality & Quirks
Іван’s chess personality is a blend of resilience and cheeky confidence. Known for a tilt factor of 6 (which is low enough to stay cool but high enough to keep things spicy), he manages to keep opponents guessing. His comeback streaks make fans wonder if he’s secretly powered by espresso shots or a hypnotic gaze from his nickname "Hypnodisc."
When not plotting his next brilliant sacrifice or setting traps with the French Defense, one imagines Іван cracking jokes like, “Checkmate is just my way of saying ‘Thanks for the free pawn!’” Clearly, Hypnodisc’s chess journey is as strategic and entertaining as his games.
