cj Works (chinnamjr) - The Relentless Chess Adventurer

Meet cj Works, known in the online chess realms as chinnamjr, a player whose rating graph resembles a thrilling rollercoaster more than a straight climb. With a peak rapid rating soaring up to 833 in late 2024, cj shows a passionate dedication to the game, especially in rapid formats where over 300 games have been battled with almost equal wins and losses.

Blitz is where cj really comes alive, recently smashing a max rating of 484 in May 2025 after bouncing from a modest start of below 125 earlier that year. With an impressive blitz record of 84 wins against 75 losses, and an adventurous win rate hovering around 50%, cj's games are a perfect mix of daring and resilience—sometimes more the former, especially when facing tactical maze-like positions.

Opening Repertoire Highlights

cj Works has a fondness for the Scandinavian Defense, particularly the Mieses Kotrc Variation, boasting a solid 50% win rate in blitz games. The Queen's Pawn Opening and the cheeky Englund Gambit also form part of the arsenal, proving that this player enjoys both classical positional battles and sharp gambits.

Style & Personality

Not one to give up easily, cj has a comeback rate of around 66% after being down—a true fighter! Despite a modest tilt factor of 11%, this player’s average winning games last about 48 moves, showing a preference for longer, strategic endeavors rather than quick finishes. But watch out in bullet mode, where the win rate drops and nerves get tested the most.

Fun Facts & Quirks

Favorite time to play: When the world is still sleepy—around 4 AM, when tactical brilliance peaks.
Longest winning streak: An impressive 8 games, proving that when on form, cj is unstoppable.
Not-so-favorite moment: An 11-game losing streak reminding that even the best have their kryptonite.
Psychological quirks: Early resignation rate is low (3.38%), so cj fights till the end or tilts spectacularly.

Recent Encounters

In the latest battles on Chess.com, cj secured a crafty victory against supershreeya using a Scandinavian Defense, forcing a resignation after a tense middle game. Meanwhile, recent defeats to whitepot00 and OleksandrDiachenko serve as reminders that every day is a new chance to improve and strategize.

Whether working through complex positional struggles or diving into sharp gambits, cj Works is a testament to tenacity and chess spirit. Stay tuned for the next thrilling chapter in this player's ongoing quest for checkmate glory!