Filip Hołda: The Chess Journeyman
Filip Hołda, known online as MrZomeone, is a rapid and blitz enthusiast who treats the chessboard like a rollercoaster — full of ups, downs, and the occasional loop-de-loop. While his peak rapid rating topped out at a respectable 838 in early 2021, Filip’s journey has been anything but linear. After some rocky patches and rating dips, he’s been steadily clawing his way back, proving that perseverance beats despair—though sometimes it’s a close call with those stubborn losing streaks.
With a solid preference for openings like the Petrov's Defense and the Chigorin Variation of the Queen's Pawn Opening, Filip shows an adventurous spirit, mixing classical theory with a dash of surprise. He boasts a cheeky 66.67% win rate in Petrovs and doesn’t shy away from the Scandinavian Defense, where he holds a respectable near-even record.
Filip’s tactical game is a rollercoaster thrill ride: a 75% comeback rate after setbacks shows he has the grit of a chess warrior, though his “tilt factor” of 6 reminds us that even the best of us sometimes swear at the board. Playing mostly in the afternoon around 1 PM, it’s clear that’s when his brain is firing on all cylinders, especially with a peak win rate of 70% at the 13th hour.
His recent games tell tales of triumph and the occasional humorous defeat — like the recent masterstroke victory by resignation against "chiragthegr8," showcasing patient strategy and relentless pressure in the Scotch Game. Yet, defeat is never far, with stubborn opponents like "hrzq25" managing to snag wins by catch-me-if-you-can resignations.
Filip plays with white and black almost evenly, with a slight edge when wielding the darker pieces (50.68% win rate). His games tend to be long affairs (averaging about 50 moves when victorious), proving that he’s no quick trickster but rather a thoughtful strategist with enough stamina to outlast his opponents.
When not busy ticking off wins or learning from losses, you might find him experimenting with openings that few dare to play or plotting a comeback after a surprising piece blunder—because for Filip, every game is a fresh adventure, and every loss is just a plot twist waiting for the next thrilling chapter.
