Grandmaster samhawkins
Meet samhawkins, a formidable Grandmaster whose chess journey is as thrilling as a rook's unexpected sortie into enemy territory. This player doesn't just play chess; they wrestle kings, dance with queens, and occasionally make pawns question their life choices.
Over the years, samhawkins has steadily climbed the rating ladder, starting from humble beginnings around 1300 in blitz back in 2011, to soaring heights near the 2950s by early 2025. In bullet games, samhawkins broke the mythical 3000 rating barrier, an elite club where only a handful dare to enter. Rapid and daily ratings might look charmingly modest in comparison, but don’t be fooled – those numbers hide tactical awareness sharp enough to slice through the densest defenses.
With a staggering 5,000+ games in bullet and over 3,400 blitz games, samhawkins exhibits both endurance and adrenaline-fueled precision. Their win rates hover impressively around 58% in blitz and over 64% in bullet, proving they're not just fast but also fearlessly efficient.
Known for an Early Resignation Rate of just 0.61%, it seems samhawkins respects the game enough to stick around until the bitter end – or at least until the checkmate dance begins. Speaking of comebacks, this Grandmaster shines brightest when many would fold, boasting a remarkable 88% comeback rate after going down a piece.
Their most common opening is quite literally "Top Secret," which no opponent has managed to fully decode. With over 3,400 blitz games under this mysterious opening umbrella, samhawkins’s style is cloaked in intrigue and a sprinkle of surprise – chess spies, take note.
When not on a winning streak – their longest being a jaw-dropping 27 consecutive victories – samhawkins remains composed with a tilt factor of just 10. Playing best around dawn (04:00), this nocturnal strategist turns the early hours into a battlefield where opponents often meet their fate.
Recent Highlights
In a recent game on March 27, 2025, samhawkins expertly guided their pieces through the Modern Defense, forcing a resignation after a grueling 62 moves. The closing moves were a beautiful symphony of strategic bishop maneuvers, knight forks, and precise king positioning that left foes with no choice but to concede.
Of course, even legends face setbacks – samhawkins recently tasted defeat against Monstrukhin91 after a fierce battle where every pawn and knight vibrated with tension. But in the grand theatre of chess, a loss is merely a plot twist towards a greater comeback.
Fun Fact:
Amongst a legion of defeated opponents, samhawkins has an impeccable 100% win record against some of the more elusive challengers – talk about having their number!
In sum: if you fancy a match against samhawkins, be ready for a roller-coaster of tactical fireworks, strategic depth, and perhaps a pinch of mystery.