Joao Batista Dias (Username: gxbg2000)
Joao Batista Dias is a proud National Master known for wielding the chessboard like a knight with a laser pointer. National Master? That’s right — crowned by the national chess authorities but still humble enough to blunder in bullet occasionally. Joao battles fiercely across all time controls, from the lightning-fast Bullet games that make your head spin, to the thoughtful and strategic Daily games that test endurance and willpower.
Chess Journey & Ratings
Starting from a modest blitz rating around 1300 in 2014, Joao's trajectory has been nothing short of a chess rocket ship. With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2251 in early 2025, and a rapid rating that flirted with 2278 in 2022, he's proven himself a formidable opponent no matter the clock. Fun fact: his bullet peak crossed the 1800 mark, showing that speed demons aren’t the only ones he can outrun – his opponents better watch out.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for a strong tactical awareness, Joao comes back from near-defeat about 89% of the time — proving that giving up is simply not in their vocabulary. The average game lasts around 80 moves when winning, so be prepared for some epic battles! Early resignation is almost nonexistent, which means Joao fights till the very last square. Opening enthusiasts will appreciate his repertoire, especially the Scotch Game and the Italian Game, where his win rates consistently hover above 50%.
Favorite Openings
- Scotch Game - A stalwart with a 56% win rate in blitz.
- French Defense Exchange Variation - A solid choice with a 55.8% success rate.
- Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops - With a stylish approach leading to 52.8% wins.
The Man Behind The Moves
Joao is a late-night strategist who surprisingly shines brightest in the wee hours around 10 AM — peak brain power for the National Master of mystery. While Wednesday’s games test the patience, Mondays and Sundays bring out a slight edge in winning percentage. If you challenge Joao, be prepared: their tilt factor is low, and their comeback skills could make you wonder if they secretly play chess in their sleep.
Recent Battles
Joao’s latest victory was a dazzling win using the Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening — complete with clever pawn pushes, solid piece coordination, and a timely Rh1 attack sealing the game. The opponent barely saw it coming before the clock ran out. On the flip side, Joao knows defeat is part of the journey, as shown by recent losses handled gracefully — no rage quits here!
Statistics You Might Not Expect
- Over 9,600 wins in blitz alone - could easily fill a small chess library with those moves!
- Draws are rare, but when they happen, they’re hard-fought and respected.
- Has defeated a vast spectrum of opponents – from casuals to aspiring masters.
In short, Joao Batista Dias isn’t just a checker of squares but a maestro of miniatures, a tactician of time controls, and the National Master who refuses to let the chessboard dictate their fate — they write their own chess legends, one move at a time.