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Jared Gates

Username: CaptainShamwow

Playing Since: 2017-10-17 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Daily: 1329
771W / 616L / 24D
Rapid: 770
0W / 1L / 0D
Blitz: 972
5094W / 5098L / 202D

Jared Gates - The Chess Commander

Known in the chess world for a blend of grit, grit, and a slightly offbeat sense of humor, Jared Gates is a daily, blitz, and rapid player who dances on the 64 squares with an ever-adapting style. If you think stepping into a match with him is going to be a walk in the park, think again – Jared’s comeback rate is an astonishing 76%, proving that even when life takes one of his pieces, he’s got a 100% win rate after losing it. Talk about never giving up!

Career Journey

Starting 2017 with a respectable daily rating of 1084, Jared has climbed and dived through the ranks showing real dedication. His daily highs peaked beyond 1500 in 2022, showcasing his upward trajectory. Blitz battles are where he really shines in volume, racking up well over 10,000 games with an almost even win-loss split, but every win counts when you’re CaptainShamwow on the battlefield.

Playing Style & Quirks

  • Endgame Wizardry: With nearly 58% of his games reaching endgame territory, Jared seems to enjoy the tension and decisive moments where technique is king.
  • Early Resignation Rate: Sits at a thoughtful 4% — he’s not one to quit early, unless the coffee machine breaks.
  • Win Rates: Slightly favors White with a 51.5% success rate, while Black proves solidly competitive at 48.4%.
  • Move Count: A strategist who averages 58 moves in his victories, ensuring no game ends too quickly or without a fight.

Psychological Stamina

Despite a tilt factor of 11 (we all have our moments), Jared balances it with disciplined resilience. His rated versus casual win difference suggests he might be that guy who plays casual just for laughs but means serious business when the stakes are high. Perhaps his greatest strength is a personal motto based on one-sided losses — he keeps those to a humble 7%.

Fun Facts

  • Favorite Playing Times: Look out if you face him on Saturday afternoon – his win rate peaks at an impressive 58%!
  • Peak Hour Genius: Beware the 10 AM slot where Jared boasts a flawless 100% win rate. Coffee or chess magic? Probably both.
  • Opponent Nemesis: While maintaining a knack for beating 'budholeblaster' 64% of the time, he faces a bit of a challenge with 'etanobrac,' winning less than 40% of the encounters. Every hero has a foe!

In summary, Jared Gates is no ordinary chess player. His journey through ratings, resilient comebacks, and dedicated endgame battles mark him as a fascinating competitor and a worthy adversary on any chessboard. Approach him with respect—and maybe a cup of coffee.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
mistalebowski 38W / 1L / 1D
jadecith 4W / 4L / 0D
etanobrac 127W / 192L / 6D
budholeblaster 71W / 39L / 1D
hikaru_namuka 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
etanobrac 127W / 192L / 6D
lukewarm00 89W / 154L / 4D
kgeye 78W / 47L / 0D
budholeblaster 71W / 39L / 1D
DEHardRock 67W / 17L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1025 1314
2024 1128 1286
2023 1006 1378
2022 1070 1445
2021 1071 1416
2020 1062 1296
2019 1088 1314
2018 951 770 1345
2017 1250 840
Rating by Year2017201820192020202120222023202420251445840YearRatingBlitzDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 16W / 23L / 1D 18W / 19L / 1D 57.3
2024 396W / 354L / 16D 371W / 377L / 14D 59.9
2023 375W / 320L / 13D 326W / 346L / 21D 60.3
2022 724W / 673L / 31D 692W / 718L / 31D 60.4
2021 457W / 439L / 14D 461W / 424L / 17D 55.6
2020 415W / 371L / 7D 382W / 412L / 14D 54.4
2019 477W / 414L / 20D 446W / 454L / 17D 55.3
2018 222W / 179L / 6D 210W / 208L / 4D 56.7
2017 26W / 46L / 1D 23W / 44L / 2D 60.5

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1752 969 755 28 55.3%
Slav Defense Modern Triangle Noteboom Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scotch Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf English Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Gambit Declined Chigorin Janowski Variation 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Center Game Accepted Normal Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 10327 5063 5063 201 49.0%
Modern Defense Standard Two Knights Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
English Opening Anglo Scandinavian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 2
Losing 11 0