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Jeremy Roldan

grinnifwin Denver, CO Since 2008 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟
47.2%- 46.0%- 6.8%
Bullet 2299
2171W 2076L 278D
Blitz 2382
13721W 13554L 2059D
Rapid 2237
567W 436L 51D
Daily 1554
17W 8L 1D

Overview

Jeremy Roldan, known online as grinnifwin, is a prolific and versatile chess player whose activity spans Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily games. He prefers Daily time controls but has built his reputation largely in Blitz and Bullet arenas. Jeremy blends long-term study with a fast, tactical mindset and a fondness for offbeat openings.

  • Username: grinnifwin
  • Preferred time control: Daily
  • Career highlights include sustained climbs in Blitz and Rapid play and frequent use of the Amazon Attack and Barnes Defense

Playing Style

Jeremy plays like someone who enjoys long fights and dramatic comebacks. His games tend to run long - wins and losses often exceed 70 moves - and he keeps pressure into the endgame. He is comfortable sacrificing material and frequently recovers after tactical setbacks.

  • White win rate vs Black win rate - favors playing for initiative with White
  • High endgame frequency - many games decide late
  • Strong comeback ability - excellent resilience after losing material

Openings & Repertoire

Jeremy has favorite systems he returns to again and again. The Amazon Attack is a signature theme in his play, and he scores well with both eccentric and classical choices.

  • Top weapon: Amazon Attack - reliable and often used as White and Black
  • Frequent replies: Barnes Defense and Scandinavian Defense
  • Confidence with both mainline and offbeat lines - great flexibility between tactical and positional plans

Career Highlights

Jeremy has logged thousands of fast games and a deep set of results across formats. He reached career peaks in recent seasons and kept an especially heavy schedule in Blitz and Bullet.

  • Blitz longevity - tens of thousands of games analyzed and many months sitting over 2200+ on that ladder
  • Daily specialist - prefers daily games for careful thought and long-term improvement
  • Notable peak - reached a top Blitz peak during the 2025-2026 window (2410 (2026-01-22))

Records & Streaks

Jeremy's competitive record is a study in volume and variety. He posts large win totals in fast play while also collecting long streaks of both fortune and learning.

  • All-time Blitz wins: 13,422 - an indicator of huge experience in fast games
  • Bullet wins: 2,186; Rapid wins: 573; Daily wins: 17
  • Longest winning streak: 17 games
  • Longest losing streak: 16 games
  • Current winning streak: 1 game

Rivalries & Opponents

Jeremy has regular rivals on the server. His most-played opponent is a user known as pomonabb35 - a matchup with a long history of tit-for-tat battles.

  • Most played opponent: pomonabb35 - 111 games
  • Other frequent opponents: dzindzi, chiron123, antimentalist

Fun Facts

Jeremy's profile is a mixture of marathon games and cheeky opening choices. He has an unusually low early resignation rate and loves long, strategic scrambles.

  • Avg moves per win: about 78 moves
  • Comeback rate and resilience are exceptional - many wins after being materially down
  • Best hour of day to play: early mornings around 09:00

Interactive Samples

Peek at Jeremy's recent performance trend and a short sample game below.

  • Recent Blitz trend:
    Blitz Rating237321982022184716712016: 17292017: 18302018: 18322019: 19672020: 19432021: 20202022: 20312023: 21482024: 21932025: 22332026: 231520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
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How to Follow

If you enjoy creative opening choices, dogged endgames, and the occasional tactical firework, keep an eye on Jeremy - a.k.a. grinnifwin. Search the server for that name or look up his frequent rivals for classic matchups.

  • Username to search: grinnifwin
  • Tip: study his Amazon Attack games to see how he converts initiative into long wins
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