Justin Liang (Agent-JL)
Title: National Master
About: Justin Liang, also known online as Agent-JL, is a formidable chess player holding the prestigious title of National Master. A streamer by passion and profession, Justin combines strategic brilliance on the board with engaging entertainment off it. With a playing style that indicates a penchant for long, thoughtful games—averaging nearly 79 moves per win and showing a strong endgame frequency—Justin clearly loves to wrestle with complex positions before delivering a knockout punch.
Playing Strength & Style
Achieving a peak bullet rating of 2900 in July 2021, Justin has proved himself a lightning-fast tactician and resilient competitor. His blitz and rapid ratings are no less impressive, reaching highs of 2701 and 2449 respectively. While his bullet and blitz games showcase a mix of classic openings like the King's Fianchetto, Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack, and Taimanov Sicilian variations, he is also comfortable dabbling in less orthodox choices—because why not keep your opponents guessing?
Justin's tactical awareness is highlighted by a remarkable 79% comeback rate, and a cheeky tendency to play games that stretch 70+ moves on average. But be warned: this player does not quit easily, sporting a low early resignation rate of just 5.45%, proving he fights until the final checkmate or timeout.
Memorable Moments
One of the latest thrillers came on May 4, 2025, when Agent-JL triumphed with a well-executed endgame against tryingtoplayfaster, showcasing no mercy by forcing time pressure and sealing the victory with a clever rook maneuver in a Caro-Kann Defense Exchange Variation.
On the flipside, even legends can stumble sometimes, as evidenced by a narrow loss to the same opponent on the very same day—proof that even a National Master’s journey involves claws, scratches, and learning moments.
Streamer & Community
Off the board, Justin is a beloved streamer bringing the exciting world of chess to the masses. Whether breaking down openings, hunting tactics, or sharing witty commentary, Agent-JL keeps viewers engaged and inspired. If the board was a stage, Justin’s stream is the highlight reel that fans return to again and again.
Fun Fact
With a tilt factor of 36 (which might just mean he gets as frustrated as the rest of us when losing on time or a silly blunder), Justin’s best time to play is at dawn around 4:00 AM. So if you ever want to catch him fully switched on—and maybe a little sleep-deprived—early morning battles are the way to go!
In all, Justin Liang proves that chess mastery and entertaining charisma can go hand in hand—checkmate with a smile!