Bryan Garris

Harvey Sceptor (Username: sc3pt0r)

Meet Harvey Sceptor, better known in the online chess world as sc3pt0r, a persistent tactician and a resilient chess warrior whose journey spans years of battles across all time controls. Though Harvey isn’t a grandmaster yet, his chess story is one of steady climb, dramatic comebacks, and a keen eye for the endgame.

Chess Journey & Ratings

Harvey's peak blitz rating touched an impressive 1903 in April 2022, and he's been a force to reckon with in rapid chess too, peaking at 1894 in September 2023. Don't overlook his bullet skills—an amazing peak rating of 2331 in September 2017 proves he can blitz faster than most can blink! Daily chess? Expect solid performances, hitting a peak of 1780 in mid-2016.

Playing Style

Harvey prefers not to surrender easily, boasting a comeback rate of over 82%. He knows that quitting early is not his style — his early resignation rate is just a humble 1.12%, showing he’s in it till the bitter end with an average game length hovering around 69 moves. With white, Harvey edges out wins slightly more often (50.85%) compared to playing with black (46.33%).

Those endgame nerves? No problem—Harvey dives into endgames in nearly 70% of his games, proving patience is his chess virtue. His favorite time to play appears to be around 10 AM, perhaps because the coffee kicks in just right.

Opening Novelties and Favorite Defenses

The knight in shining armor on Harvey’s front line is the Alapin Sicilian Defense, where he’s fought an impressive 484 blitz games with a solid win rate near 46%. French Defense fans beware—Harvey’s tested those waters as well, with exchange and normal variations showing up in his playbook. He’s no stranger to the Philidor Defense, either, where he keeps opponents on their toes.

Record & Achievements

With nearly 4,000 wins in blitz alone, Harvey is a veteran of the 64-square battlefields. While losses come with the territory, his winning spirit shines across rapid, daily, and bullet formats alike. Among his most frequent sparring partners are favorrrrr and d-fernandez, with whom the scorelines have likely been epic duels and learning experiences.

Latest Highlights

Most Recent Victory: In January 2025, Harvey deployed a classical Caro-Kann Defense (ECO B18) and forced his opponent to resign after a patient and precise assault. The game lasted 19 moves, showcasing Harvey's strategic mastery and nerve under pressure.

Most Recent Defeat: Also in January 2025, Harvey met a tough opponent in the Scotch Game, Classical Variation (ECO C45), where he ultimately resigned after a long 41-move battle. Losses like these demonstrate Harvey's grit: he goes deep into battles and fights until the very end.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Harvey's longest winning streak is a dazzling 19 games, proving he can ride the wave of success like a pro surfer.
• His current losing streak stands humbly at 2—proof that even the best have off days (or nights when the queen sneezes).
• He performs moderately better during the overnight hours, possibly due to some secret nocturnal chess wisdom.
• A tilt factor of 14 just means Harvey is a passionate fighter who sometimes angrily stares at the board—but hey, who doesn’t?

In Summary

Whether scouring the battlefield in a rapid skirmish, or grinding through a marathon daily game, Harvey Sceptor’s chess adventure is marked by resilience, strategic depth, and a dash of humor to keep the pieces lively. A player who doesn’t back down and who embraces both victory and defeat with equal vigor — if chess was a rollercoaster, Harvey’s was built for the thrills!