James M

James M. — The GM_of_Disaster

Meet James M., a relentless chess enthusiast whose rating graph resembles a rollercoaster more than a smooth ascent. With a daily rating peaking at 1378 in 2024 and a steadfast presence in over 1,000 games, James is quite the seasoned gladiator of the 64 squares!

Notorious for the nickname "GM_of_Disaster", James has a charming habit of turning seemingly lost positions into dazzling comebacks — boasting a stellar 100% win rate after losing a piece. Opponents often underestimate him until his endgame wizardry kicks in, capitalizing on his love for drawn-out battles (he averages a grand 64 moves per loss, proving he never goes down without a fight).

Despite a tilt factor of 15, our hero bounces back with a 55% comeback rate, showing resilience that would make a phoenix jealous. Whether wielding the King's Pawn Opening with almost 97% success or tempting fate with the tricky Caro Kann Defense, James’s openings keep foes on their toes.

His speed chess credentials are as colorful as his bullet games’ highly fluctuating ratings (from a surprising low of 507 to a peak of 1356). While his bullet performance has experienced ups and downs, his steady hand in rapid and daily formats shines through, with win rates around the magic 50% mark.

The data reveals James's preferred battle hours: dawn hours like 0:00 and 23:00 are his secret power windows, where he clocks win rates above 65%. Perhaps he’s mining the night for tactical inspiration or just enjoying a good cup of midnight coffee.

When not crafting brilliant Scandinavian Defense victories or dominating the Italian Game, James maintains a healthy streak of humility (losing about 2.5% of games by one-sided losses) and an admirable tendency to avoid early resignations—only 1.67% of the time giving up too soon.

Opponents beware: This master of both calculated attacks and psychological warfare (sometimes suffering the annoying tilt) thrives best in the thick of complication and will gladly turn your blunders into his triumphs. Whether you face him as the mysterious "GM_of_Disaster" or simply James M., expect a game full of surprises, fights that never quit, and checkmates served with a dash of humor.