Austen Green (ajgreen)
National Master
Austen Green, known online as ajgreen, is a National Master who has danced with kings and queens across the chessboards since at least 2008. With a career spanning over a decade and a half, Austen’s journey is a testament to persistence, tactical brilliance, and a dash of lovable stubbornness.
Rating Rollercoaster
Starting with a respectable Bullet rating of 1942 in 2009, Austen climbed to an impressive peak of 2441 in 2020. Blitz is where Austen really shines, reaching a peak rating of 2477 in 2023, proving that speed and smarts go hand in hand. Daily and Rapid formats have also seen Austen’s strategic insights flourish, with ratings often soaring above 2100.
Playing Style
Austen’s games are long and gripping affairs, with an average of nearly 70 moves per win, which means they don't quit early – though with an early resignation rate of 0.6%, sometimes they know when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em. A true warrior in the endgame, Austen dives into endgames about 75% of the time, showing patience and enduring fight from start to finish.
Tactical Wizardry & Psychological Resilience
Known for an incredible comeback rate above 84%, Austen never backs down easily. Once losing a piece, ajgreen wins the game 100% of the time—talk about turning defeat into victory! This remarkable trait makes Austen a nightmare for their opponents, who rarely get a free pass.
Record & Reputation
With over 1,700 wins in Bullet, nearly 10,000 wins in Blitz, and consistent success in Daily and Rapid formats, Austen is a fierce competitor. Their longest winning streak stands at an eye-popping 48 games. Opponents can vouch for this incredible run but be warned—against ajgreen, those pesky blunders are costly!
Quirky Facts
- Favorite opening is a 'Top Secret' weapon—perhaps it’s so secret even ajgreen forgets it sometimes.
- Best hours to catch Austen playing? Turns out 10 AM and 11 AM are power hours with win rates soaring above 70%.
- Despite such tactical genius, a tilt factor of 16 means even Austen gets a little frustrated—who doesn’t when losing to a squirrel?
Whether in bullet, blitz, or daily chess, Austen Green battles with spirit and strategy. With a rating profile like this, expect many more thrilling clashes and mind-bending moves from this chess virtuoso!