Meet Jose Menjivar, better known in the chess world as htx_jose233,
a determined player who bravely navigates the thrilling chaos of online chess arenas.
Jose may currently sport modest ratings (with peaks of 234 in Bullet, 219 in Rapid, and 193 in Blitz),
but don’t mistake the numbers for lack of spirit—this competitor fights valiantly, proving that
every pawn move counts and every blunder is just a plot twist in the grand saga of their chess journey.
Playing Style & Strengths
Jose’s approach leans towards endurance—the average game moves hover around 35, showing a preference for long battles rather than quick skirmishes.
With a comeback rate exceeding 56%, José shows remarkable resilience, staging comebacks even after losing pieces.
Early resignation is employed about 21% of the time, proving that when the cards (or pawns) are down, Jose knows when to cut losses and start fresh.
Offensively, Black brings a slight advantage here, with a win rate near 39%. Clearly, Jose likes to play the counter-attack.
Favorite Openings & Performance
Our chess adventurer isn’t afraid to wander into diverse openings—sometimes conventional, sometimes daring.
The Scandinavian Defense seems to be a favored battleground in Rapid games, boasting a respectable win rate of nearly 67%.
Meanwhile, the Englund Gambit stands out in Bullet chess as a surprisingly effective weapon with a 67% win rate—perhaps catching opponents off guard!
However, some openings like the Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense remind us that every player has their kryptonite, reflecting a learning curve with just a 14% win rate in Rapid.
Best time to challenge the chess gods? Around 5 AM, where a mysterious 100% win rate suggests either sunrise inspiration or opponents’ sleepiness.
Win rate is notably better against lower-rated opponents (80% wins), but facing higher-rated foes sparks a fierce learning experience (about 8% wins).
Memorable Moment
The latest notable victory came while wielding the Englund Gambit—a daring sequence where Jose checkmated "LT_ARMY" in a dazzling display reminiscent of a chess thriller. The game featured sneaky queen maneuvers and a final Qg4# that forced the crowd to cheer!
Opponent Relations & Rivalries
Jose has a mixed diplomatic record with opponents—he dominates some like "lt_army" and "kxke_gxhard" with 100% wins, but has yet to conquer "levi_weevy" or "leuphil," proving that even kings have worthy challengers. Their most frequent sparring partner is bestfnplayerv, with 17 clashes that are probably a rollercoaster of tension and triumph.
A Word of Encouragement
Chess is as much about fun and learning as it is about winning. Jose Menjivar embodies the spirit of perseverance, laughter after blunders, and the thrill of mastering the board one move at a time. Sure, the tilt factor is 9 (a gentle reminder that chess can ruffle feathers), but that never stops Jose from aiming for the next win.
