Ashton Jin NM

Ashton Jin - National Master Extraordinaire

Ashton Jin, known in the chess world as ace_mar, proudly carries the prestigious title of National Master. A player whose blitz rating story reads like a thrilling rollercoaster, Ashton transformed from a budding enthusiast in 2014 with a modest blitz rating just over 1000, to smashing the 2600 barrier in recent years with a peak blitz rating of 2726! Talk about a glow-up!

Chess Journey

Starting out as a daily and bullet player who'd occasionally wonder, "Wait, why do knights move like that again?" Ashton quickly found their stride, mastering rapid and blitz formats with astonishing consistency. By 2019, Ashton’s blitz and bullet performance soared, often leaving opponents blinking in disbelief as they raced through tactical mazes with an average moves-per-win nudging 56 moves, proving stamina and strategy go hand in hand.

Playing Style & Signature Traits

Ashton is a fearless finisher, facing endgames about 58% of their games, and isn’t shy about lengthy battles—the average move count per game hovers close to 57 moves. Early resignation is rare but when it happens, it’s only about 19.9% of the time, keeping opponents guessing if they've truly cracked the code.

With a comeback rate of 65.7% and a win rate of 86% after losing a piece, Ashton turns adversity into opportunity. The psychological resilience is no joke, despite a tilt factor of 13 - so while they might grumble when losing, they bounce back like a boss.

Performance Highlights

• Blitz Wins: Over 4,100 victories – an aesthetic mix of sharp tactics and speedy calculation.
• Longest Winning Streak: 59 games straight – that’s enough to make even Magnus Magnusson sweat!
• Rapid & Daily Ratings: Holding steady near 2000+, Ashton is comfortable adapting to slower time controls with impressive consistency.
• Bullet Mastery: Peaks over 2600, pulling rapid-fire moves faster than you can say "checkmate."

Notable Opponents & Rivalries

Ashton’s chess odyssey is peppered with memorable matches against longtime frenemies like gnatguy (over 320 games!), ethan_da_1, and highratingcrusher. Win rates vary against different foes, but Ashton’s quirky adaptability ensures no two games are ever the same.

Fun Facts & Quirks

Playing peak chess at odd hours is a trademark of Ashton’s. They crush it most at 10 AM with an 85% win rate and maintain a formidable 81% win rate at 9 AM, proving mornings truly belong to the masterminds. Also, Ashton’s white pieces reign supreme with nearly 59% victories, while black holds a respectable 55% win rate - clearly a balanced warlord on both sides.

Whether blitzing through bullet rounds with surgical precision or grinding out long endgames, Ashton Jin’s journey is a testament to dedication, resilience, and a hint of madness. If Ashton challenges you, better bring your A-game – and maybe a coffee for the long haul.