FTLJOE

Profile Summary: FTLJOE

Meet FTLJOE, a chess adventurer navigating the complex battlefield of kings and pawns with a rating rollercoaster that would make even the boldest thrill-seeker jealous. This player’s journey through various time controls reveals a mix of gritty determination, quirky openings, and moments of tactical brilliance sprinkled with just the right dash of unpredictability.

Rating Highlights

• Peak Blitz rating: 457 (May 2025)
• Peak Rapid rating: 639 (September 2024)
• Peak Daily rating: 800 (May 2025) — because who said slow and steady can’t be the most patient?
• Peak Bullet rating: 341 (September 2024)

Playing Style & Quirks

FTLJOE is not your average player. With a 79.38% comeback rate, resilience is their middle name, refusing to give up even when pieces are lost. The average game length of around 40-47 moves hints at marathon-style battles rather than Blitz blitzkriegs — think chess meets an endurance sport. Despite a modest 9.09% early resignation rate, this player knows when to fight and when to preserve energy for the next clash.

Interestingly, they have a slightly better win rate playing as White (47.66%) than Black (43.81%), showing a preference for taking the first step but still willing to tango on the defensive side. Most games end in a satisfying checkmate, with wins by checkmate vastly outnumbering wins on timeout or resignation.

Opening Repertoire

Classic openings like the King’s Pawn Opening are a staple, with a balanced success rate. FTLJOE dabbles in some adventurous lines too — from the Van't Kruijs Opening boasting an impressive 80% win rate in Rapid to occasional forays into the Vienna Game and the elusive Reti Opening. Expect some surprising moves: their signature blitz victory included a cheeky early Nh3 before plunging into sharp positions.

Performance & Trends

Monday through Wednesday are the prime days in FTLJOE’s calendar, with win rates hovering around 50%. Best time to catch this player firing on all cylinders? According to their stats, around 7 PM, when a 60% win rate suggests they’re fresh, focused, and ready to deliver some board theatrics.

Despite facing frequently stronger opponents, FTLJOE fights hard but acknowledges that 88.89% of losses come from those higher-rated challengers. But hey, resilience means turning these lessons into future triumphs!

Mood & Mindset

With a relatively low tilt factor of 6, FTLJOE keeps cool under pressure (most of the time). Their psychological strength shines through in the difference of nearly 46% more wins in rated games compared to casual ones — proving that when the stakes are high, so is their game.

Recent Memorable Battle

One of FTLJOE’s latest triumphs was a tense blitz game against manhthang3 where a wild dance of knights and bishops paved the way to a thrilling win on the opponent's timeout. The battle proudly featured some unconventional moves like 2. Nh3 — because why always follow the book when you can write your own?

In Conclusion

FTLJOE embodies the spirit of a determined & adaptable chess warrior. They’re constantly improving, embracing both victory and defeat with equal passion — and maybe a little humor. Whether blitzing through moves or plotting slow-burning daily games, FTLJOE proves that chess is as much about character as it is about the king.