Joshua Christie (FMjchristie) - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Joshua Christie, known in the online chess arenas as FMjchristie, a master of blitz, bullet, and rapid battles who wears the prestigious FIDE Master title like a badge of honor. Joshua’s style? It’s somewhere between “grandmasterly precision” and “let’s see if this move terrifies my opponent enough to resign early” — and spoiler alert: it often works!
Rating and Performance
Joshua has maintained a solid rapid rating around 2295 in recent years, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. When it comes to blitz chess, watch out! Joshua has soared to an impressive peak rating of 2689, showing lightning-fast tactical prowess that keeps opponents on their toes. Bullet? Even faster, and just as fierce — a maximum rating of 2608 with a steady average above 2500. Clearly, speed and sharp calculation are Joshua’s secret weapons.
Record of Brilliance
With over 800 wins across all time controls (rapid, blitz, bullet, and daily), Joshua’s winning streaks have reached legendary status — including a 27-game winning streak that would make even Magnus Carlson take a moment to reconsider his life choices. The current winning streak stands strong at 9 games, proving this isn’t a flash in the pan.
Opening Mysteries
Joshua’s go-to openings are Top Secret — literally. With a win rate soaring over 70% in rapid chess using these mysterious strategies, opponents often find themselves scratching their heads wondering, "What just happened?" It’s clear Joshua is a grandmaster of deception, keeping foes guessing from move one.
Psychology & Style
Joshua is known for a knack for comebacks, boasting a remarkable 70% comeback rate and an 82% win rate after losing a piece. This player might lose a rook here and there but never loses heart. With a measured tilt factor of 6, Joshua keeps calm under pressure, though early resignations do make up about 21% of games — sometimes, choosing graceful exit over unnecessary suffering is just smart play.
Fun Facts
- Average winning games span over 64 moves, proving stamina and chess intuition equal long-lasting battles.
- White pieces yield a slightly higher win rate than black, but Joshua wins more than 58% of games on either side.
- Joshua’s best days for a win? Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays with over 60% success rate. Maybe the weekend vibe fuels the moves?
- Famous for leaving opponents wondering if they just played chess or survived a roller coaster.
In the world of chess, Joshua Christie stands as a formidable FIDE Master, blending quick wit with strategic depth and occasionally a bit of mischief. Opponents beware: whether rapid, blitz, or bullet, this player’s brain is always two steps ahead... or at least making you think it is.