Jarvis Friday: The Blitz Maestro with a Tactical Twist
Known in the arena as ironmamh, Jarvis Friday is a formidable chess player who prefers the heart-pounding intensity of Blitz chess—where every second counts and nerves are tested. With a peak blitz rating soaring up to 453 in March 2025, Jarvis has proven to be a competitive force on the board, despite the rollercoaster ride his rating graph resembles.
Playing Style
Jarvis has a knack for early captures, typically making his first strike around move 6, and prefers to keep his games lively, averaging about 41 moves in winning battles and nearly 48 in losses. His play balances between bold offense and strategic patience, favored equally when wielding the white or black pieces (~48% win rate for both). Don't be fooled by the numbers, though — this player loves a comeback, boasting a stellar 77.96% comeback rate and cunningly increasing his chances after losing a piece with a 43.57% win rate.
Favorite Openings
Jarvis enjoys a wide opening repertoire but shows special prowess with the Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game, sporting a solid 68.75% win rate in blitz. The classic King's Pawn Opening is his go-to in rapid and blitz, often navigating through the King's Knight Variation with a comfortable winning percentage. He is not afraid to embrace less conventional lines like the Englund Gambit, demonstrating a willingness to surprise and outwit opponents.
Competitive Record & Tendencies
With a combined total of nearly 520 blitz games played in 2025 alone, Jarvis holds an intense rivalry record with his most frequently encountered opponents like asheink and tatsurumiyazumi, maintaining around an 80% win rate against them. His psychological endurance is respectable, exhibiting a tilt factor of just 7—a sign of good temper in high-stakes games.
His most comfortable hour to play is around 5 PM, where his win rate peaks at a remarkable 73.33%. So if you ever want a shot at beating Jarvis, avoid challenging him right before dinner!
Memorable Victories
Among his thrilling wins, Jarvis showcased sharp tactical vision in a recent blitz encounter against yaneumeyuigratgip: a Scandinavian Defense Mieses-Kotrc Variation. With a precise final knight sacrifice leading to a checkmate, the game demonstrated his ability to turn complex positions into outright victories.
In a Nutshell
Jarvis Friday combines speed, resilience, and a delightful dash of unpredictability. Whether it’s the frantic pace of bullet or the strategic depth of rapid, he methodically crafts his victories with a penchant for cheeky tactical shots and a respectable endgame finesse. Sure, his journey has had its ups and downs, but isn’t that what makes chess (and Jarvis’s story) truly exciting? Watch out for ironmamh—he’s as comfortable delivering checkmate as he is recovering from a tough loss!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| asheink | 4W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| tatsurumiyazumi | 4W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| r-a-f-f-i | 2W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| keysersoze434 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| yusufcrescentstar | 0W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 365 | 325 | 332 | |
| 2023 | 633 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 164W / 162L / 14D | 166W / 166L / 12D | 46.6 |
| 2023 | 2W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 43.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 15 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Bishops Opening Boi Variation | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 97 | 48 | 46 | 3 | 49.5% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 48 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 45 | 19 | 25 | 1 | 42.2% |
| Ponziani Opening | 24 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game | 17 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 70.6% |
| Petrovs Defense | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 53.3% |
| Bishops Opening | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 27.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 36.4% |
| Englund Gambit | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 54.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 45.5% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Opening | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Petrovs Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Vienna Game Anderssen Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrovs Defense Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 7 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 2 |