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enjay1981

Playing Since: 2024-04-01 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 767
2W / 3L / 0D
Rapid: 457
1341W / 1366L / 193D
Blitz: 407
765W / 774L / 61D
Bullet: 146
18W / 21L / 0D

Player Profile: enjay1981

Meet enjay1981, a chess enthusiast on a relentless quest to master the 64 squares—one rapid game at a time. Over the past year, enjay1981 has battled through nearly 3,000 rapid games, demonstrating a steadfast spirit despite an adventurous rating rollercoaster fluctuating between 213 and 614. Not one to shy away from a challenge, this player keeps fighting with a determined win-loss record hovering close to even, showing a true fighter’s heart on the board.

Known for mixing classic strategies with a splash of daring gambits, enjay1981 favors the Scandinavian Defense and the Queen’s Pawn Opening, pulling off solid performances and some surprising twists—like the occasional Englund Gambit throw-in just to keep opponents guessing. If openings were flavors, enjay1981’s repertoire would be a spicy stew with a hint of unpredictability.

When it comes to other time controls, blitz and bullet matches have offered a playground for fast tactics and quick reflexes, with peak blitz ratings touching nearly 700 and bullet ratings flirting with a modest yet spirited 359. Daily chess, though played less frequently, reflects a patient and measured style with a peak rating of 1200.

Playing style: enjay1981’s games are a marathon, averaging about 58 moves before sealing victory or tasting defeat, revealing a meticulous thinker who loves wrestling through positions rather than quick decisive strikes. Despite a tilt factor around 9, this player boasts a strong comeback rate of 69.3%, proving resilience is part of their chess DNA.

Interestingly, 2 AM seems to be enjay1981’s magic hour—probably when the creative juices flow best, leading to higher win rates in those early morning games. So if you’re up for a match at that hour, be warned: this player’s tactical awareness and tenacity ramp up when the world is asleep.

Recent Memorable Games:

  • Victory by time forfeit against amangg707 after a tense Queens Pawn Opening battle—enjay1981 doesn’t just outplay opponents, but also outlasts their clocks.
  • A sharp checkmate win using the Bird’s Opening from From’s Gambit, demonstrating creativity and precision under pressure.
  • Sometimes luck isn’t on the side—engkay1981 recently fell victim to a ruthless checkmate against Bruhiisddfooaisdj in an Englund Gambit showdown. All part of the learning curve!

Off the board and on the internet battlefield, enjay1981 has faced a colorful cast of opponents—some conquered with a perfect 100% win rate, others left scratching their heads in defeat (and yes, a few embarrassing losses too). But win or lose, the journey continues with the same fiery spirit.

In short, enjay1981 is the kind of chess player who embodies the noble spirit of the game: learning, evolving, and occasionally delivering a sneaky checkmate when you least expect it—all while maintaining a sharp sense of humor about the inevitable losses.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
nasro2007 1W / 0L / 0D
pras75299 2W / 1L / 0D
srptemp 0W / 1L / 0D
koffi2 0W / 2L / 0D
aniketpawar 1W / 0L / 0D
jeremiahgdish 0W / 1L / 0D
boissfou 0W / 1L / 0D
meirst 1W / 0L / 0D
myfgjdoh 1W / 0L / 0D
drrobertchase 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
bijay8n9 7W / 0L / 0D
francymilitello 0W / 5L / 1D
speedwalk2024 2W / 4L / 0D
superior980 3W / 1L / 2D
feurigecobra 0W / 5L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 174 321 420
2024 260 249 441 1054
Rating by Year20242025441174YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 427W / 431L / 35D 416W / 415L / 48D 58.1
2024 455W / 455L / 66D 427W / 467L / 72D 61.1

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening 383 170 193 20 44.4%
Scandinavian Defense 353 176 146 31 49.9%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 151 59 81 11 39.1%
Kings Pawn Opening 148 68 70 10 46.0%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 136 63 65 8 46.3%
Englund Gambit 98 51 39 8 52.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 92 44 41 7 47.8%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 89 40 42 7 44.9%
Van t Kruijs Opening 73 27 45 1 37.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 70 30 39 1 42.9%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Pirc Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Englund Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Indian Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 98 49 43 6 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 84 40 44 0 47.6%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 62 23 35 4 37.1%
Englund Gambit 40 17 22 1 42.5%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 39 20 18 1 51.3%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 37 18 16 3 48.6%
Kings Pawn Opening 35 15 20 0 42.9%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 25 12 12 1 48.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 16 6 9 1 37.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense 15 9 6 0 60.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening 5 5 0 0 100.0%
Englund Gambit 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Scandinavian Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Owens Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Philidor Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense Normal Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bishops Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 2
Losing 9 0