Braeden Hart - National Master Extraordinaire
Meet Braeden Hart, a formidable National Master whose chess journey is as thrilling as a Sicilian Defense attack. Starting from a humble 800 rating in late 2019, Braeden blasted through ranks to establish a daily peak of 2060 by 2022, proving that slow and steady is sometimes outpaced by sharp and steady!
If chess were a marathon, Braeden’s unique blend of grit and tactical flair would have them sprinting full-speed while most are still sipping water. Their longest winning streak? An impressive 61 games — a testament that once Braeden’s chess gears kick in, opponents better buckle up.
What stands out about Braeden is not just their stellar performance but their psychological resilience. With an 85.89% comeback rate, this player refuses to fold even when the chips are down. Losing a piece? Meh, chances are Braeden will turn that around with a 57% win rate post-mishap. Tilt factor? A mild 12. (Basically, Braeden has nerves of steel.)
Playing Style & Timings
Braeden loves the endgame, with almost 68% of their games extending to the quintessential battle of kings and pawns. Their average winning game moves hover around 65, indicating a strategic thinker who enjoys squeezing opponents till the last piece is begging for mercy. Early resignations are rare (~1.8%), which means Braeden fights till the end — with grace and a glint in the eye.
Fascinatingly, Braeden’s golden hours include noon sharp and early mornings around 2 am, where their win rate flirts with a mind-boggling 66.83%! So whether it’s lunch break blitz or midnight bullet, this player’s chess muscles are primed and flexed.
Opening Mastery
The Sicilian Defense is their playground, with variations like the Bowdler Attack boasting a near-perfect 97% win rate in practical games. The French Defense’s Knight Variation Wing Gambit and the classic Bishop’s Opening also belong in Braeden’s arsenal, commanding fear and admiration alike.
Recent Battle Highlights
In their latest skirmish on June 4, 2025, playing under the alias Mayo_Neighs, Braeden dazzled with the Modern Defense, securing a win on time after a relentless attack. The game unfolded like a Hollywood thriller, full of daring pawn pushes, bishop sacrifices, and rook maneuvers that convinced the opponent to call it quits. Take a bow, National Master!
Fun Facts & Stats
- Over 10,000 wins in blitz alone — because who needs slow games anyway?
- Human chess engine in the making with a bullet peak rating soaring beyond 2700!
- Likes to challenge opponents named "Mayo_Neighs" — coincidence? We think not.
- Defies the laws of fatigue by performing best in the midday heat and the witching hour.
- A strategic mix of patience and aggression making every game a rollercoaster ride.
Braeden Hart’s chess story is a blend of tactical wizardry, psychological resilience, and a pinch of audacity. With such stats, the chessboard is their kingdom — one opening, middle-game, and endgame at a time.
Coaching Feedback for Braeden Hart
Braeden, you've shown great enthusiasm and energy in your recent games, and your sharp tactical awareness is commendable—especially in complex middlegame positions. Here are some focused areas to continue improving your play and overall results:
Strengths
- Opening Preparation: Your handling of sharp openings like the French Defense Knight Variation and various gambits highlights good understanding of opening principles and willingness to challenge the opponent early.
- Endgame Technique: In several games, including your wins, you demonstrated strong technique converting material advantages and precise calculation to achieve checkmate or decisive material gains.
- Active Piece Play: Your moves often activate your pieces harmoniously, increasing pressure on opponents, such as with active bishops and knights in central and attacking roles.
Areas for Improvement
- Pawn Structure and Weaknesses: Consider paying closer attention to pawn weaknesses and structure, especially early on. For example, in the game on 2025.06.06, the quick pawn pushes with b4 and c3 occasionally allowed your opponent counterplay on the queenside—aim to balance aggression with solidity.
- Defensive Awareness: In a few losses, you faced tactical motifs that could have been avoided with more accurate calculation or anticipation. Focus on identifying opponent threats and maintaining king safety through careful evaluation of forcing moves.
- Time Management: Given most games are played with longer time controls, try to use your clock advantage better in critical moments by deepening calculation and reducing small errors.
Suggestions for Training
- Practice tactical puzzles daily to sharpen your calculation and spotting of tactical threats and opportunities.
- Review key opening lines in your repertoire to strengthen understanding of typical pawn breaks and plans, reducing passive positions.
- Study classic endgame techniques to convert small advantages confidently and avoid unexpected draws or losses.
- Analyze your losses in detail to understand where your evaluation or calculation slipped and learn from those moments.
Keep up the dedicated study and practical experience, Braeden. Your passion is a huge asset, and with focused refinement, you are well on your way to climbing even higher!
Feel free to share your next batch of games for more precise insights or ask about specific positions you want to improve.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Martinezzz2002 | 21W / 21L / 1D | View |
| tomorinao61 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Liran Zhou | 2W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Sriram Krishnakumar | 0W / 3L / 0D | View |
| TrashyDude | 2W / 1L / 0D | View |
| grobdeg | 3W / 3L / 1D | View |
| drabmajor | 7W / 10L / 1D | View |
| strigoi100 | 6W / 3L / 0D | View |
| vmsvk | 5W / 5L / 0D | View |
| chessmastergs | 4W / 3L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| AmazingChess210 | 784W / 687L / 112D | View Games |
| Sherlock Holmes | 466W / 168L / 23D | View Games |
| The guy who got hit in the head with a can of soda was lucky it was a soft drink. | 123W / 20L / 13D | View Games |
| thaominh1234 | 54W / 36L / 34D | View Games |
| p_j_c_j_r | 99W / 12L / 6D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2752 | 2575 | 2544 | 1893 |
| 2024 | 2549 | 2511 | 2414 | 1978 |
| 2023 | 2500 | 2411 | 2438 | 1986 |
| 2022 | 2424 | 2405 | 2302 | 1980 |
| 2021 | 2248 | 2368 | 1746 | 2015 |
| 2020 | 2328 | 2180 | 1746 | 1959 |
| 2019 | 1998 | 1200 | 1747 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2092W / 1454L / 166D | 1964W / 1569L / 191D | 75.0 |
| 2024 | 1301W / 699L / 107D | 1241W / 779L / 97D | 72.8 |
| 2023 | 1272W / 861L / 132D | 1190W / 937L / 142D | 69.1 |
| 2022 | 1423W / 827L / 107D | 1360W / 864L / 122D | 67.1 |
| 2021 | 842W / 451L / 67D | 866W / 434L / 68D | 67.6 |
| 2020 | 2031W / 1119L / 157D | 1849W / 1225L / 207D | 67.4 |
| 2019 | 204W / 51L / 3D | 185W / 53L / 9D | 57.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 93 | 77 | 12 | 4 | 82.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation | 75 | 60 | 13 | 2 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 48 | 36 | 10 | 2 | 75.0% |
| French Defense | 48 | 39 | 9 | 0 | 81.2% |
| Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 | 46 | 35 | 11 | 0 | 76.1% |
| Elephant Gambit | 45 | 35 | 7 | 3 | 77.8% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 34 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 85.3% |
| Bishop's Opening | 29 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 89.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 27 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 77.8% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 27 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 88.9% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Gambit | 1904 | 1131 | 660 | 113 | 59.4% |
| French Defense | 1022 | 598 | 367 | 57 | 58.5% |
| Sicilian Defense | 952 | 516 | 379 | 57 | 54.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 714 | 437 | 237 | 40 | 61.2% |
| Four Knights Game | 713 | 415 | 252 | 46 | 58.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 663 | 377 | 249 | 37 | 56.9% |
| Australian Defense | 631 | 356 | 243 | 32 | 56.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 597 | 340 | 223 | 34 | 57.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 484 | 260 | 194 | 30 | 53.7% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 453 | 211 | 217 | 25 | 46.6% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Gambit | 1280 | 776 | 435 | 69 | 60.6% |
| French Defense | 842 | 531 | 285 | 26 | 63.1% |
| Australian Defense | 720 | 415 | 279 | 26 | 57.6% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 708 | 395 | 280 | 33 | 55.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 684 | 395 | 254 | 35 | 57.8% |
| Amar Gambit | 632 | 376 | 235 | 21 | 59.5% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 600 | 306 | 272 | 22 | 51.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 465 | 269 | 171 | 25 | 57.9% |
| Four Knights Game | 463 | 289 | 155 | 19 | 62.4% |
| Modern | 364 | 207 | 141 | 16 | 56.9% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Gambit | 201 | 146 | 42 | 13 | 72.6% |
| Four Knights Game | 88 | 73 | 12 | 3 | 83.0% |
| French Defense | 70 | 48 | 21 | 1 | 68.6% |
| Sicilian Defense | 68 | 45 | 19 | 4 | 66.2% |
| English Defense: Blumenfeld-Hiva Gambit | 63 | 41 | 20 | 2 | 65.1% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 45 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 60.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 43 | 28 | 14 | 1 | 65.1% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 37 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 67.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 33 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 75.8% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 29 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 62.1% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 61 | 3 |
| Losing | 12 | 0 |