D James

Profile Summary: D James (AceEndo74)

Meet D James, better known in the chess world as AceEndo74, a player whose journey through the 64 squares is as unpredictable as it is entertaining. With a peak blitz rating sneaking just under 1000 (967 to be exact) and rapid ratings climbing over 1200, D James balances ambition with the charming chaos of a true chess enthusiast.

D James's blitz career is a rollercoaster of highs and lows—a peak rating of 967 in December 2023 contrasts with daring dips down to 255! Yet this rollercoaster rider refuses to quit, showcasing resilience with a comebacks rate of over 81%. Whether it’s timing out or resigning, he’s experienced it all across thousands of blitz games; a true testament to persistence (and perhaps a touch of stubbornness).

Specializing in the Alekhine's Defense and the French Defense Knight Variation, D James fights hard in the early opening battles while embracing a tactical style marked by a whopping 66% frequency in endgames—a stage where patience pays off. He can squeeze victories out after losing pieces, highlighting a cunning ability to stay in the fight even when the odds look grim.

With a longest winning streak of 10 games and a somewhat humbling longest losing streak of 12, D James’s record is anything but boring. His 'tilt factor' of 12 suggests the intensity feels real on the inside, even if the outward cool remains. Interestingly, his best time to play is midday around noon—prove that caffeine and sunshine are the keys to a checkmate!

When it comes to color advantage, D James edges out with a slight preference for playing white pieces, enjoying a 51.26% win rate there, compared to 46.27% with the black. And just for fun, he has an early resignation rate below 3%, so he rarely throws in the towel without making his opponent work for it.

Recent Memorable Game

On June 2, 2025, in a dazzling display of precision, D James as White (AceEndo74) executed a swift checkmate against JohnMGSr with a classic Ruy Lopez maneuver. The game highlight? Queen’s heroic march to h7#, sealing victory with panache after 18 moves — a reminder that boldness and classic moves still reign supreme.

Opponents and Rivalries

D James regularly engages a motley crew of online challengers—from witzasix to wutangwilson, testing and refining his skills with each match. Favorites include battles with “Top Secret” openings yielding a nifty 50% win rate and the enduring challenge of the Scandinavian Defense.

Simply put: D James isn’t just playing chess; he’s living an epic dance of knights, queens, and the occasional blunder. Whether on a hot streak or climbing back from a brutal loss, the game is always on, the moves unpredictable, and the passion unmistakable.

The board is his stage, the clock his relentless adversary, and victory? Well, that’s just one clever move away.