Jimmy, 55 years old. FIDE ID. 7141467 Target FIDE 2029.

Jimmy (aka Gracia2000) - Chess Virtuoso at 55

Motto: Gens una sumus (We are one family).

At 55 years young, Jimmy is not just a chess player; he’s a chess phenomenon who has been navigating the 64 squares with a blend of seasoned wisdom and a dash of cheeky humor. Known in the chess circles as Gracia2000, Jimmy has steadily climbed the ranks, showing that age is just a number—though he sometimes complains that his pawns don't listen as well as his cat does.

Rating and Style

Jimmy's peak ratings tell a story of relentless improvement and fierce competition: a daily max rating surpassing 2000, blitz at an impressive 2239 in April 2025, and rapid peaking at 2220 the same month. A tactician at heart, his comeback rate of 84% means don’t ever count him out—even when it seems all his knights are lost.

Favorite Openings (And Their Fate!)

• Daily Chess: Scotch Game Classical Variation with nearly 74% win rate — Jimmy's playground for sneaky traps.
• Blitz: Sicilian Defense Open Scheveningen Sozin Attack, a balanced approach with a 52% win rate, proving he likes to keep opponents guessing.
• Rapid: The classic Sicilian Defense Open Najdorf Variation, where he mixes science with art, despite a modest 40% win rate—sometimes even geniuses have off days!

Statistics & Records

Over the years, Jimmy has played hundreds upon hundreds of games, racking up over 2,600 wins across Daily, Blitz, and Rapid formats. But beware the longest losing streak of 21 games—proof that every great player has their dark days (he claims it was due to an allergic reaction to his chess clock).

He has an average of about 66 moves per win in his games, which suggests that Jimmy is patient — he’s in for the long haul, savoring every twist of the game.

Psychology and Play Time

Jimmy's best time of day to play is around 6 PM, when his tactical awareness and focus peak (most likely after a cup of good coffee and a few wisecracks). Beware if you face him at 6 PM; his win rate soars higher than the sun at that hour!

Despite a tilt factor of 21, Jimmy manages to keep his cool — a seasoned warrior who sees losses not as failures but as brutal lessons served on a silver platter.

Recent Battles

Jimmy’s latest triumph was by checkmate with a stunning performance in a Sicilian Defense opening, checkmating his opponent after a strategic push on the 32nd move. True to form, he wrapped up the game faster than you can say “queen sacrifice!”

Like any mortal who dares to play chess, he has faced defeats, including a respectful loss via resignation—a reminder that even chess wizards bow humbly to fate sometimes.

Final Thoughts

Jimmy’s chess journey is a testament to the spirit captured in his motto, Gens una sumus. The chessboard is not merely a battlefield, but a family reunion where every opponent is another branch of the vast chess tree. At 55, he combines deep experience with a refreshing, playful spirit that keeps both new rivals and old friends on their toes.

For Jimmy, it’s not only about winning or losing; it’s about joining the grand dance of knights, bishops, and queens — united by the eternal love of the game.