John Cochell

John Cochell: The Tenacious Tactician (a.k.a. 990super)

Born from the fiery crucible of online bullet battles since 2009, John Cochell, famously known by his username 990super, has proven that persistence is the true grandmaster's weapon. His journey began at a humble 722 bullet rating, but sharp calculation, relentless practice, and a hefty dose of stubbornness have steadily propelled him to a peak bullet rating of 1427 in 2023, with a blistering blitz peak of 1495 in 2024.

John is no one-trick pony; he’s a versatile warrior across all time controls. Whether it’s outpacing opponents in the lightning-fast blitz or grinding out wins in the longer rapid formats where his tactical acumen truly shines—he maintains an impressive rapid win rate north of 58%. Against the relentless pressure of bullet play, with over 100,000 games logged, he still keeps a respectable 49.5% win rate, proving he’s as effective under fire as any grandmaster.

Not one to give up easily, John’s endurance is highlighted by his incredible 18-game winning streak—a feat that surely makes even Magnus wonder what he’s made of. Though his current streak rests at zero, it merely fuels the fire for his next hot streak.

When John starts a game, he’s in it for the long haul, with an average of 60 moves per win and nearly 67 moves per loss in bullet games—a patient predator, biding his time to pounce. His psychological game is strong: he recovers from setbacks with an 82% comeback rate and astonishingly, wins every time he manages to snap back after losing a piece.

With little tolerance for early surrender (only a 1% early resignation rate) and a near-perfect win rate with the white pieces (over 52%), John’s playing style is as gritty as it is strategic. His opponents might bring their best, but this Bullet Blaster has a killer instinct and an iron will to see things through.

Off the board, John’s memelord potential is unmatched—he’s the kind of player who might chuckle when he “oops” his queen but get back up and deliver a checkmate just to prove a point. After all, chess is serious business, but it’s also a lot of fun (unless you're the one losing to John).

Favorite challenge: Testing his tactical prowess against peers and bots alike, with a special dislike for those who mess with his king’s cunning plans. Stay careful, or you might just be added to his “Most Played Opponents” list!