Samuel Hagerrot

Samuel Hagerrot (aka sammy050)

Samuel Hagerrot is a chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is as colorful as a grandmaster’s palette, yet with a delightfully humble rating canvas. Starting off with a peak Rapid rating of 1219 back in 2021, Samuel showed early promise, winning his solitary game at that level with flair. Fast forward to 2025, and sammy050 has been busily grinding through nearly 200 Rapid games this year alone, hanging around the 500–600 rating bracket with persistent determination and a dash of stubborn bravery.

Though his Blitz and Bullet ratings peak at a modest 686 and 243 respectively, Samuel approaches the board with a spirit akin to a fearless knight charging into the fray, trading pawns and ideas with reckless optimism. His Daily chess adventures, while fewer and further between, reached a respectable 1200 rating several years ago—proof that he can hold his own when given the leisure to think.

Playing Style & Personality

Samuel prefers lively skirmishes over slow drudgery, evident by an average game length stretching beyond 50 moves, proving he’s not one to give up easily. With an impressive 71.5% comeback rate after losing material, sammy050 is the spirited underdog who fights ‘til the last bishop falls.

Despite a tilt factor of 8 (which, in chess-player terms, means his emotions occasionally play gambits against him), Samuel’s best hour on the battlefield is a near-mystical 6 AM — yes, this is a player who rises early, ready to take on foes even before the coffee kicks in.

Favorite Openings & Notable Adventures

Samuel’s opening repertoire features a fascination with the Pirc Defense, particularly the Modern Defense Geller System, where he scores above 57% wins — a reliable fortress in his tactical arsenal. Moreover, his enthusiasm for the Queen’s Pawn Opening reaps the highest win ratio, making these d4 battles some of his most successful encounters.

Our hero's recent victories include stunning checkmates with the Mieses Opening, skillfully turning defensive systems into offensive fireworks. When faced with challenges, Samuel sometimes dabbles in the Bishop’s Opening and Kings Indian Attack, testing both his strategic patience and tactical sharpness.

Memorable Moments

On May 31st, 2025, Samuel gave opponents karthik_y and rogeriobg a taste of his checkmating prowess in Rapid chess, wrapping up games with the kind of elegant finishes that bring joy to spectators and dread to adversaries.

Opponent Records and Rivalries

Among the numerous foes sammy050 has faced, “51m99e0n” stands out as a frequent opponent, with a balanced win rate of 50%. Samuel also boasts perfect win records against a number of users who clearly didn’t see his sneaky traps coming.

In Summary

In the great tapestry of chess players, Samuel Hagerrot may not yet wear the crown of grandmaster, but his relentless spirit, quirky playing times, and an uncanny ability to bounce back from adversity shine brightly. A player who battles with heart, humor, and a love for the game, sammy050 reminds us all that chess is much more than numbers — it’s an adventure.