hinata (keisohou) — Rapid-focused chess player

hinata, who also plays under the username keisohou, is a rapid-loving chess player known for sharp opening choices (especially the Sicilian and the Scotch) and a knack for late comebacks. Preferred time control: Rapid. SEO keywords: hinata chess, keisohou rapid, Sicilian, Scotch, Scandinavian, chess openings, peak 1563.

Quick Profile & Recent Form

A concise snapshot of playstyle and recent performance:

Preferred time control: Rapid (heavy activity in 2025–2026).
Rapid record (overall): 335 wins, 246 losses, 53 draws — a positive experience rate and many decisive, exciting games.
Peak Rapid rating: 1563 (2026-02-11) (1563 on 2026-02-11).
Best time of day: 03:00 — late-night strategist and coffee-fueled tactician.

Playing Style & Psychology

hinata combines resilience with an attacking opening repertoire and surprising endurance in long games.

Endgame frequency: 72.1% — games go deep; prepare for long fights.
Avg moves per win: ~64; avg moves per loss: ~74 — decisive games tend to be lengthy.
Comback rate: 79.4% — excellent at turning games around after setbacks.
Early resignation rate: 0.64 — a merciful flagger? Or a perfectionist who won’t play on in hopeless positions.
Tilt factor: 8 — competitive and emotionally invested; best to avoid trash talk at 03:00.

Openings & Signature Lines

A mix of mainstream and offbeat choices, with impressive results in some underplayed systems.

Sicilian Defense (Rapid): 119 games — win rate ≈ 54.6% — a reliable weapon. Sicilian Defense
Scotch Game (Rapid / Blitz): frequent choice with solid returns. Scotch Game
Scandinavian Defense (Rapid): 23 games — win rate ≈ 78.3% — a surprising hotspot of success. Scandinavian Defense
Notable gambits and tricks: Amar Gambit and Batavo Gambit show up with strong win rates in rapid practice.

Notable Streaks, Opponents & Records

Longest winning streak: 13 games. Current winning streak: 3 games.
Longest losing streak: 8 games (we all have those days).
Most-played opponent: daiiino — 36 games (even split: 17–17 with 2 draws).
Other frequent opponents: kharkovchanka (20 games), zirgoz (10 games).

Year-by-year Highlights (2025–2026)

2025: Built a foundation in Rapid with steady improvement; average game lengths near the mid-60s.
2026: Breakout Rapid form — multiple months above 1400 and a peak at 1563. Avg decisive length climbed to ~71 moves, showing deeper preparation and endurance.

Fun Corner — A Sample Opening

For curious fans: a compact opening sequence that fits hinata's style (a little theatre, a little bite):

Tip: hinata often hits opponents with Sicilian counterplay or sudden Scandinavian surprises.

Fun Facts & Placeholders

Favorite late-night hour: 03:00 — where the best tactics (and the worst puns) are born.
Known for: resilience, long decisive games, and a surprising Scandinavian love.
Placeholders included in this profile: chart, peak stat, PGN viewer, and opponent profile links for richer exploration.

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