Jack Cotte (cottyy) - Chess Enthusiast and Strategic Predator
Jack Cotte, known online as cottyy, is a chess player whose rating history tells a fascinating story of growth and resilience, much like the evolutionary tactics found in the wild kingdom of chess openings. With a journey through Blitz, Bullet, Rapid, and Daily formats, Jack has navigated the chessboard with both cunning and humor.
Rating and Performance Overview
Starting in 2022 with Blitz ratings around 741 and Bullet at 821, Jack's ratings blossomed over the years, peaking impressively at 1330 in Bullet by 2023. His Rapid rating iambadc (just like a tough-to-catch predator) rose steadily to 1081 by 2025. While Daily format remains his underpopulated forest, he’s proven to be a fierce competitor in the faster-paced ecosystems of Bullet and Blitz.
Playing Style: Tactical Hunter with a Steely Endgame
With an endgame frequency around 67%, Jack shows a penchant for the "survival of the fittest" approach, battling through long endgames with patience and precision. His average moves per win (65.6) slightly exceed those per loss (62.2), showcasing his ability to outlast opponents in strategic maneuvers rather than quick skirmishes. Despite a low early resignation rate of 2.5%, this strategy proves to be effective, akin to a crafty predator stalking its prey until just the right moment.
Interestingly, his comeback rate sits at an astonishing 79.4%, a testament to Jack’s ferocious resilience—when the tide turns, cottyy strikes back with 100% success after losing a piece. That’s some serious biological fitness in action!
Opening Repertoire: A Diverse Genetic Pool
Jack's opening choices are as varied as nature’s own gene pool, mixing classic and unorthodox moves. His top openings in Blitz include the Englund Gambit (winning over 52% of the time), showing an aggressive early hunting tactic, alongside solid defenses like the Scandinavian Defense and the Queen’s Pawn Opening variations. His Bullet repertoire features a healthy mix as well, with notable success in the Scandinavian Defense and the Queen’s Pawn Opening Accelerated London System.
Psychological and Temporal Habits
Jack battles the pressures of the chess ecosystem with a tilt factor around 9, showing he occasionally feels the heat but bounces back robustly. His win rates by day range from around 43% to 51%, peaking on Mondays and Tuesdays, when his mental neurons seem most synaptically alive. Notably, his highest hourly win rates occur in unusual hours like 5 AM and 11 AM - maybe the witching hour and late morning are his prime hunting times!
Fun Facts
- Jack's longest winning streak was 8 games – a true dominant season in the wild chess savannah.
- He’s got a unique flair for comeback games – losing a piece doesn’t mean the game is over; it’s when cottyy’s claws come out.
- Despite a modest average rating, Jack’s strategic adaptability makes him a formidable opponent, as unpredictable as a chameleon blending into new openings and tactics.
In the ever-evolving biosphere of online chess, Jack Cotte remains a resilient and adaptive predator, constantly refining his strategies and never hesitating to pounce on his prey. Whether you encounter him in Bullet or Blitz, expect a player who’s as patient as a spider weaving her web and as fierce as a lion ready to ambush.
