About Allan Joshua
Allan Joshua, known in chess circles as ajosh84, is a passionate and steadily rising chess enthusiast specializing in Daily chess games. With a knack for deep strategy and resilience, Allan has been putting in the hustle across various time controls, but Daily seems to be his comfort zone where his true skills shine.
Playing Style & Strengths
Allan’s chess approach is a thoughtful blend of tactical awareness and patience. He enjoys long battles, often playing an average of 72 moves per win, showing his endurance in endgames which account for nearly 65% of his games. Known for bouncing back with a solid 59.4% comeback rate, Allan seldom surrenders early, with an early resignation rate of just 2.12%.
Interestingly, Allan has fairly balanced success whether playing White or Black, winning with White 56.29% of the time and Black 56%. His first capture typically comes around move 6, indicating a well-paced buildup to the tactical skirmishes.
Performance Highlights
- Peak Daily Rating: 995 (July 2025)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1078 (March 2025)
- Preferred Time Control: Daily (slow and steady wins the race!)
- Longest Winning Streak: 17 games — a true marathoner!
- Notable Opening Success: Modern Defense (81.08% win rate in Daily) and Elephant Gambit (75% win rate)
Favorite Openings
Allan is particularly fond of versatile openings that let him control the game’s pace:
- Czech Defense — a reliable fortress for Allan, boasting a 70.59% win rate over 204 games.
- Modern Defense — a crafty weapon with an impressive 81.08% win rate.
- Elephant Gambit — unconventional yet effective with a 75% win rate.
- Amar Gambit and Philidor Defense also feature prominently in his repertoire.
Gaming Habits & Funny Facts
Allan finds his chess mojo early in the morning, especially around 7 AM, when his win rate spikes to over 72%. He’s also surprisingly good at playing in the wee hours, maintaining a strong performance between 1 AM and 4 AM. Could it be the quiet or just his caffeine talking?
Daily chess isn't just a game for Allan—it’s a lifestyle. With over 444 games played in Daily alone in 2025 by mid-year, he steadily climbs the ladder while keeping a cheeky sense of humor about intense losing streaks (his longest was 10 games, but who's counting?).
Notable Rivals & Opponents
One of Allan’s most frequent and formidable opponents is coach-nadia, with whom he has battled 373 times, winning nearly 70% of those encounters. Clearly, these two have an epic rivalry brewing on the virtual board. Other adversaries include jfitz79 and lex151090 — matches against whom have been equally challenging and rewarding.