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Gill Hodges - The Blitz Strategist

Meet Gill Hodges, also known in the chess realm as MConstant – a player whose rating history tells tales of both tenacity and tactical surprises. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2236 as recently as March 2025, Gill has shown the sharpness of a grandmaster and the spirit of a true battler on the 64 squares.

Gill thrives in the fast-paced adrenaline rush of blitz chess, having played over 50,000 blitz games with a nearly balanced win-to-loss record. Their preferred openings read like a Sicilian atlas: the Hyperaccelerated Dragon, Accelerated Dragon, and the ever-exciting Danish Gambit all feature heavily, making opponents either sigh in relief or panic in anticipation.

The bullet format is another playground where Gill displays guts, reaching a peak rating near 1986. Their favorite bullet opening? The King’s Fianchetto Opening, which they wield with a win rate hovering just above 51%—not bad when your opponents move faster than their own thoughts!

Rapid chess? Gill dipped toes with a peak rating crossing 1600 a decade back, but it’s clear the quick-fire formats steal the spotlight in this player's heart.

Style and Stats

A striking 81% come-back rate after a losing position? This shows Gill’s grit and psychological resilience—never taking defeat lying down. However, the tilt factor hovers at a modest 20, proving this warrior keeps their cool better than your average chess player at 2 a.m.

With an average game lasting around 67 moves when they win and 78 when losing, Gill plays deep and strategic battles, refusing to crumble under pressure. Though their win rates are slightly higher when playing black, opponents never get an easy ride—whether it’s on their best day at 7 pm (yes, that’s the golden hour) or any other time.

Memorable Battles

One of Gill’s most recent victories came against the-gov, where MConstant’s finesse with the Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Rubinstein Variation led to a graceful resignation from the adversary. Another fierce battle ended with a swift checkmate over esmatullah1 showing how Gill turns even the most complex Sicilian positions into a path of victory.

Opponent Insights

Every hero has rivals: Gill’s most played opponents include youandmecavron (84 clashes), keemokono (76), and jak777 (63). Their win rates vary across foes—a classic chess tale of ups and downs, except here the lows could rival the deadliest lose streak of 20 games and wins can roar back with streaks up to 14.

Fun Facts

• When everyone else is winding down, Gill is just heating up on the board—best results at 7 pm.
• Resigns early only 0.25% of games, so expect battles till the 60+ move mark!
• More than half their wins come after enduring the agony of losing a piece—a true phoenix rising from the ashes.

In the grand scheme of chess, Gill Hodges is that player who's always there—sometimes winning, sometimes learning, but forever part of the blitz ballet that keeps the game alive and kicking. So next time you queue up for a rapid or blitz game, keep an eye out for MConstant, and prepare for a game as dynamic as Gill’s underrated, but impressive career.