Jose Cándido (aka chepio) - The Chess Gambit Artist
Meet Jose Cándido, a fierce chess enthusiast whose journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster — with more ups than downs and a generous sprinkle of checkmates to go along!
Rating & Stats Snapshot
- Rapid: Peaked at 1462 in 2020, currently navigating the 500s — apparently taking a scenic route!
- Blitz: His playground, boasting a max rating of 1595 in 2019 with over 2000 games played.
- Bullet: A bit of a tougher battlefield, hovering under 700 at best.
- Win/Loss/Draw: Rapid — 670/618/22, Blitz — 1501/1514/26, showing a balanced skirmisher with plenty of battle scars.
Opening Preferences
Jose loves to spice things up early with aggressive openings like the Danish Gambit and the Scotch Game Goring Double Pawn Sacrifice, wielding these with impressive win rates north of 56% in Rapid and even higher in Blitz. Against the Sicilian Defense, he prefers the McDonnell Attack and the Bowdler Attack — apparently enjoying a little chaos before dinner.
Playing Style
True to the spirit of a daring tactician, Jose combines a high comeback rate of nearly 70% with a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. If he's down a pawn, don’t count him out — he’s the kind of player who turns the tables with a grin. He averages about 53 moves per win, which means patience is part of his arsenal, while losses tend to stretch longer, hinting at some tenacious battles.
Psychology & Mindset
With a tilt factor of 12 — Jose keeps his cool more often than not, though every chess warrior has his moments. His best time to play remains a mystery, but his weekly rhythm suggests Mondays bring him a bit more luck, with a 54.75% win rate.
Memorable Connections
Jose has faced a galaxy of opponents, occasionally wrestling with the same foes multiple times. Against some, he's undefeated (looking at you, rashdi_hisam and julohe), while others have managed to impose (sorry, zachdp!).
Latest Battle Highlight
Most recently, Jose masterminded a sharp victory using a Bishop’s Opening Berlin Defense (ECO C24), forcing his opponent to resign after a swift 12-move tactical onslaught. Not afraid to mix classic lines with modern flair, "chepio" keeps his rivals on their toes.
Fun Fact
While many players favor a slow buildup, Jose’s early resignation rate is just under 6% — proving he’s not one to throw in the towel unless the dragons have already stormed the castle.
In summary: a devoted chess gladiator with an aggressive opening repertoire, a knack for comebacks, and a love for the unpredictable drama of blitz. Opponents beware — with Jose Cándido at the board, expecting anything but a dull game is the safest bet!
