John Jingleheimer: The Chess Enigma
John Jingleheimer, also known by his elusive online alias hewwo12345, is not your average chess player. With a rating rollercoaster that could rival the wildest roller coasters at any amusement park, John has consistently proven that perseverance and a pinch of madness are key ingredients to his style of play.
Rating Highlights
- Peak Rapid Rating: 710 (reached in May 2025) – a testament to many caffeine-fueled battles and improbable comebacks.
- Peak Blitz Rating: 334 (March 2025) – fast hands but sometimes too fast for his own good.
- Peak Bullet Rating: 266 (November 2024) – because who needs more than 3 minutes per game anyway?
- Peak Daily Rating: 389 (May 2025) – proving that slow and steady sometimes does win the race.
Play Style & Personality
John’s chess style is a mix of stubborn perseverance and unexpected tactical fireworks. Known for a Comeback Rate of 66.81%, he is the king of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, much to his opponents’ dismay. However, John also harbors a secret: a minor Early Resignation Rate of nearly 10%. Sometimes, even he knows when it’s time to call it quits and save some dignity.
His Average Move Count in wins is about 53 moves, which means John enjoys the long haul; a lengthy epic saga rather than a quick duel. When he’s on fire, his longest winning streak stretches to 8 games, but be warned—his longest losing streak is an empathetic 9 games, showing that every chess hero has their off days (or weeks).
Favorite Openings
John's most trusty companions are:
- Vienna Game – with an impressive win rate of 71.43% in Rapid, it’s his go-to for a romantic and attacking chess affair.
- King’s Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation – where he scores just over 54%, mixing solid strategy with tactical surprises.
- Bishop’s Opening and Van‘t Kruijs Opening – the openings that confuse opponents and spectators alike.
Victories & Challenges
John has logged over 1,200 Rapid games with a practically balanced record: 669 wins, 663 losses, and 47 draws. His Blitz and Bullet results are tastefully sprinkled with moments of genius and occasional facepalms.
He’s battled against a legion of opponents, from fierce rivals like tonyomarono (where he holds an 80% win rate) to nemeses such as margheritik, who seem to have his number (0% win rate!).
Memorable Moments
John’s most recent victory was a spectacular finish by checkmate in a rapid game, proving once again that patience and persistence pay off. His games often feature dramatic shifts, with sacrifices and unexpected queen maneuvers that leave his fans and foes gasping.
Off the Board
Apart from chess, John is rumored to perfect the ancient art of procrastination and to hold the world record for the longest pause before a move. His favorite time to play is bright and early at 07:00, when the coffee is strong and the brain is freshest (or so he claims).
