Petter Haugli – The International Master with a Blitzing Style
Petter Haugli, also known by the username querqus, is an International Master recognized by FIDE, a title that signals not only skill but also dedication to the art of chess. Known for a wickedly fast and tactical Blitz game, Petter seems to thrive under pressure, often leaving opponents stunned and scrambling.
With a peak Blitz rating soaring above 2380 in 2020, Petter is a formidable force on the digital chess battlefield. They have played an astonishing number of Blitz games—nearly 16,000 of them—with a win rate touching 57%, which is nothing short of impressive when your opponents probably have no time to sip their coffee!
What truly sets Petter apart is their comeback rate of 88.67% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. If the game looks bleak, don't count them out—Petter is the master of turning tables, making every lost piece a setup for a brilliant tactical strike.
Petter's playing style reveals the mind of a deep strategist: they average over 76 moves per win and are unafraid of long endgames, with an endgame frequency of nearly 76%. Patience, perseverance, and psychological toughness seem to be their secret weapons, though the occasional early resignation sneaks in just over half a percent of the time—who can resist a quick snipe when the combo is right?
Whether battling it out in Bullet (with a nasty 74% win rate) or Daily games (where perfection reigns at 100%), Petter dominates openings shrouded in the mysterious veil of “Top Secret,” leaving rivals guessing and viewers entertained. Their longest winning streak—a breathtaking 35 games—speaks volumes about their consistency and focus.
Petter prefers evenings for their duels, striking hardest around 4 AM with a staggering 78% win rate—because clearly, the night owl flies best in the wee hours. Fridays also bring out Petter's sharpest moves, boasting a 60% win rate that surely makes Fridays the highlight of the week for their fans.
In the grand theatre of chess, Petter Haugli is a crowd-pleaser: a tactician who balances speed, depth, and nerves of steel, and who might just be the opponent you don’t want to face when your Uber driver is waiting!
Hi Petter! Overall impression
You are a creative, dynamic player who is comfortable in open positions and unbalanced pawn structures. Your rating profile (2405 (2019-10-13)) confirms you are already strong, yet the latest batch of games shows clear patterns you can polish to jump to the next tier.What you do well
- Initiative-oriented openings. As White you favour English lines with early e4 or fianchetto setups; as Black you often reach King’s Indian or Philidor-type structures. In the majority of your wins you seized space early and dictated play.
- Tactical alertness. Several victories (e.g. 18…Nd4!! in the win vs atalz0) came from spotting intermediate moves that your opponents missed.
- Resourceful under pressure. When down material you rarely collapse immediately; instead you look for practical chances (see the save with 24…Rb8!! vs atalz0).
Recurring issues & how to fix them
- Drifting into passive positions against 1.e4
In the Philidor loss to BeastBoy06 you allowed White’s pieces to flood the centre while your queenside stayed undeveloped.
Goal: add a more active mainstay against 1.e4 (e.g. 1…e5 or the Najdorf/Dragon if you enjoy sharp play)
Exercise: build a 15-line “mini-repertoire” and test it in 10 games, analysing each with an engine afterwards. - Pawn storms that out-run piece support
In several English games you played …g5/…h5 or b-pawns forward before completing development and got punished (Kilometri, Maryaanda).
Cue: before pushing a wing pawn ask “Do I have >=3 pieces that will join the attack within 3 moves?” If not, hold the pawn. - Time-pressure management
Many losses feature critical mistakes after your clock dipped under 25 s while the position was still complicated.
Drill: once per session, play 15|10 games focusing on the “scan for checks, captures, threats” routine every move. Translate the habit back to 3|2 later. - Endgame conversion
Even in wins, some rook-endgames required extra moves because of sub-optimal king activity (e.g. game vs Pale_Horse_Rider).
Plan: solve 20 rook-and-pawn studies (Silman or Chernev level) and play endgame sparring positions vs engine set to 2300.
Opening snapshot
Black vs 1.e4 (Philidor loss, moves 1-12):Key takeaway: the Philidor is playable but requires razor-sharp accuracy; an alternative active defence may fit your style better.
Training menu for the next 4 weeks
| Day | Task |
|---|---|
| Mon / Thu | 30 min opening prep 30 min annotated game review |
| Tue / Fri | 25 tactical puzzles (CT-level 2600-2800) 1 rapid (15|10) game |
| Weekend | Endgame drill set + analyse 3 blitz games deeply |
Motivation corner
Your hourly win-rate chart shows a strong performance in the late evening—lean on that confidence!Next steps
- Pick one new defence against 1.e4 and test it.
- Adopt the 3-piece rule before any flank pawn advance.
- Play at least five 15-minute games per week to ingrain a steadier calculation cadence.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| bata_bg | 46W / 23L / 8D | |
| haso | 59W / 15L / 0D | |
| chocolate dark | 46W / 16L / 4D | |
| Evgeny Tukpetov | 22W / 27L / 9D | |
| anatolihakobyan | 20W / 31L / 4D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2383 | |||
| 2019 | 2267 | |||
| 2018 | 2260 | |||
| 2017 | 1807 | 2215 | 2259 | |
| 2014 | 2000 | 2060 | 2117 | |
| 2012 | 1817 | 2010 | 1543 | |
| 2011 | 1992 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 114W / 76L / 29D | 118W / 77L / 33D | 71.6 |
| 2019 | 1899W / 1002L / 313D | 1683W / 1171L / 359D | 73.4 |
| 2018 | 1620W / 904L / 248D | 1394W / 1053L / 314D | 76.1 |
| 2017 | 186W / 101L / 21D | 176W / 101L / 27D | 75.4 |
| 2014 | 97W / 42L / 7D | 84W / 52L / 7D | 74.7 |
| 2012 | 787W / 404L / 55D | 764W / 413L / 59D | 78.9 |
| 2011 | 269W / 134L / 17D | 259W / 150L / 15D | 77.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 873 | 503 | 278 | 92 | 57.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 677 | 360 | 253 | 64 | 53.2% |
| King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation | 645 | 379 | 212 | 54 | 58.8% |
| English Opening | 467 | 279 | 144 | 44 | 59.7% |
| Slav Defense | 462 | 276 | 144 | 42 | 59.7% |
| English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation | 438 | 291 | 116 | 31 | 66.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 384 | 196 | 139 | 49 | 51.0% |
| English Opening: King's English Variation | 365 | 225 | 113 | 27 | 61.6% |
| East Indian Defense | 364 | 194 | 127 | 43 | 53.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation | 343 | 175 | 141 | 27 | 51.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Benko Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Classical System, Benko Attack | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Accelerated Averbakh Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Mikenas-Carls Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 35 | 2 |
| Losing | 11 | 0 |