Ryan B

Player Profile: Ryan B. (aka FactorsOfJK)

Meet Ryan B., a chess enthusiast whose passion for the game is matched only by his ability to keep opponents guessing (and sometimes scratching their heads). With a peak Bullet rating of 1004 achieved back in 2022 and a rapid rating that once soared close to 960, Ryan is no stranger to the thrill of the board—though the journey has seen its fair share of ups, downs, and sideways shuffles!

Playing Style & Personality

Ryan favors a tactical style with a penchant for Four Knights Game - Italian Variation, boasting a respectable 67% win rate there, and an impressive 75% success rate with the French Defense (Normal Variation) in rapid games. But don’t be fooled, his opening repertoire is delightfully eclectic—from the classic King’s Pawn to the elusive Van’t Kruijs Opening, Ryan keeps opponents on their toes. His games average about 43 moves to victory, which suggests a fine blend of patience and persistence.

Known for early resignations at a rate of just over 16% (sometimes admitting defeat gracefully, sometimes because the tea’s ready), Ryan’s psychological game shows resilience with a comeback rate north of 50%, proving he's probably not out until the king is flat on its back.

Performance Highlights

• Peak Ratings:
  • Bullet: 1004
  • Rapid: 959
  • Daily Chess: 989 (Ryan's preferred time control)
  • Blitz: 568
• All-time Longest Winning Streak: 10 games in a row — that’s a solid blitz of confidence!
• Known For: Victory by checkmate is Ryan's favorite move, with 55 wins achieved that way, while resignations have also featured prominently (86 wins from opponents’ early concede). We speculate that sometimes the sight of Ryan’s rook slide is just too intimidating.

Notable Opponents

Ryan has tangled with many opponents, winning impressively against the likes of abdelrahman_darwish1234 and lichigo02 but facing challenges from omozoya and hemanth903. His 83% win rate against maggiethemead hints at a rivalry brewed in both skill and fire.

Moments to Remember

His most recent victory was a swift checkmate against an opponent who probably blinked just a second too late:

On the flip side, Ryan has tasted defeat too, including a recent tough loss via an abandoned game, proving even the best sometimes have better days — or at least better pawns.

Did You Know?

• Ryan’s best time of day to play is around 4 AM — either a night owl or a chess zombie, but hey, the pawns won't wait!
• His loss streak once hit a painful 9 games, but that just makes the next winning streak all the sweeter.
• He tends to win more often when playing Black (46%) than White (43%), defying the usual expectations of the first move advantage.

Whether you encounter him in Daily games or blitz duels, Ryan B. is a player who blends strategic depth, tenacity, and a touch of unpredictability. Keep a close watch—because with FactorsOfJK, every move could be a surprise... or a trap!