About Jonathan Goldwasser
Jonathan Goldwasser, who often plays online as Estudio_de_Aperturas, is a blitz specialist with a taste for traps, long decisive battles and theatrical sacrifices. Active through 2020, Jonathan's rapid rise and consistent blitz play made him a familiar opponent on key openings nights and late-evening bullet marathons. Preferred time control: Blitz. Peak blitz mark: 2307 (2020-07-01).
[[Chart|Rating|Blitz|2020-01-2020-07]]Playing Style
Jonathan combines endgame grit with sharp tactical awareness — he loves positions that run deep. Expect long, decisive games (average decisive length ~79 moves) and a player who rarely gives up: his Comeback Rate is an eye-catching 89.85%. He also resigns early sometimes (a cheeky 56% early-resignation rate), which fuels rumors that he streams only winning positions.
- Endgame frequency: high — he plays until the fat lady sings (or the clock yelps).
- Avg moves per win: ~77; per loss: ~87 — marathon mentality in blitz.
- Best time of day: around 17:00 (prime tactical hour).
Career Highlights & Streaks
- Prolific blitz performer with hundreds of decisive games and many long winning runs.
- Longest winning streak: 13 games. Current winning streak (as of last update): 3.
- Known for beating strong regulars — notable rivalries include carlosaxarlian and Guillermo José Llanos.
Openings & Favorite Lines
Jonathan's repertoire is practical, mix-and-match and trap-friendly. He reliably plays and meets the sidelines with pet lines that generate concrete play:
- As Black: Petrov's Defense — a cornerstone of his blitz successes (Petrov's Defense).
- As White/Black: Scandinavian and the Four Knights — flexible, less-theoretical and rich in tactics.
- Trap specialist: Blackburne Shilling Gambit — small, mean and surprisingly effective in blitz (Blackburne Shilling Gambit).
Sample blitz-style trap (typical Blackburne-esque hack):
Memorable Games & Opponents
Jonathan has built many repeat matchups; his most-played opponents include carlosaxarlian and ajedrezhoy. He often turns openings into long tactical fights that reward preparation and nerve.
- Frequent rival: carlosaxarlian — dozens of encounters and memorable finishes.
- Sample game: Brilliant Finish
Notes & Fun Facts
- First move preference: e4 (dominant — over a thousand times).
- Strongest days to face him: Monday–Wednesday and weekends have the best win rates for him.
- Psychology: low tilt overall, high comeback ability — don’t assume a lost piece is the end.
- SEO-friendly tags: Jonathan Goldwasser chess, blitz specialist, Petrov's Defense, Blackburne Shilling Gambit, Estudio_de_Aperturas.