James Newman

James Newman - aka chessking900009

Meet James Newman, a blitz wizard and rapid raconteur who’s been charming pawns and kings into submission in 2025 with a flair unmatched by most mortals. With a blitz rating peaking at a dazzling 509 and an undefeated streak in a 6-game blitz showdown (6 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws), James could probably checkmate you before you finish your coffee.

In the rapid arena, James’ journey is more of an epic saga: a peak rapid rating of 607 in early April 2025, showcasing moments of brilliance tempered by the humbling lessons chess inevitably delivers (121 wins vs. 178 losses with a sprinkle of draws). This player knows both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat... but mostly victory—especially against opponents like wolf54454 and punglus, whom he has never once handed a win.

Playing Style & Personality

James isn’t afraid to throw in the towel early, with an early resignation rate of nearly 44%, proving he knows when to fold 'em. Yet, his comeback rate is impressively high at 45.67%, showing resilience that would impress even Bobby Fischer. He loves quick, decisive games: wins average just 21 moves, and even losses tend not to drag on forever.

White pieces bring out James’ sharper side (41.88% win rate) compared to black (37.97%), but both are equally terrifying to opponents unlucky enough to sit opposite him. His favored openings in blitz are a quirky mix, including the Scandinavian Defense, Mieses Opening, and the French Defense Kings Indian Attack — all boasting a perfect record in their limited appearances. In rapid games, James experiments widely, though with less consistent success—don’t get caught off guard by his surprising Englund Gambit adventures (just under 17% wins there!).

Memorable Moments

Among his swiftest victories is a breathtaking four-move checkmate using the Owens Defense, where James evoked the ghost of scholar’s mate but with modern flair—his queen swooping in like a hawk, delivering a checkmate before many players have even unpacked their strategy.

The Psychological Battles

James tends to tilt just a little (tilt factor: 7), reminding us all he’s human beneath the attacking rooks. His magic hour for peak performance is exactly 1 PM, so if you’re hoping to topple him, avoid scheduling a match then – he’s statistically more dangerous than a sneaky knight fork.

In Summary

James Newman is a player who combines lightning-fast tactical strikes with a stubborn spirit and a touch of eccentricity. Whether it’s blitz or rapid, he’s always ready for a fight, sometimes winning spectacularly, sometimes resigning pensively—but never lacking entertainment. If you see chessking900009 on your pairing list, prepare for battle and maybe a lesson in playing aggressive, beautiful chess.