Rawing

Player Profile: jackrawing

Meet jackrawing, a rapid chess aficionado whose adventures on the 64 squares are nothing short of thrilling — sometimes brilliant, sometimes baffling, but always entertaining. With a peak Rapid rating of 650 achieved on May 25, 2025, jackrawing has played a whopping 290 rapid games in the latest months alone, splitting the results almost evenly between wins and losses (143 wins to 136 losses, plus 11 draws). A classic case of a fearless warrior who lives for the game regardless of the scoreboard!

Opening Gambits and Grandmaster Gambles

jackrawing is no one-trick pony. From the tried-and-true King's Pawn Opening (50% win rate in 30 games) to the cheekily effective Scandinavian Defense (an impressive 60% win rate in 15 games), this player navigates an eclectic mix of openings with the gusto of a true chess explorer. The French Defense seems to be their secret weapon, boasting a 75% win rate — clearly, not just a defense but a delight for jackrawing!

Battlefield Bravado & Psychological Profiles

Characterized by an 80.42% comeback rate, jackrawing embodies the spirit of resilience. Even when down a piece, there’s nearly a 45.45% chance they’ll turn the tides. And if you think they give up easy, think again — with an early resignation rate of just 5.15%, jackrawing fights on with stubborn determination.

Victories, Defeats, and the Time-Pressure Circus

Time management might sometimes be the Achilles' heel here, with 28 losses due to timeout — perhaps pondering too deeply is a double-edged sword! That said, jackrawing’s victories by checkmate and resignation show plenty of tactical flair, crafting endings that leave their opponents reeling.

When Does jackrawing Shine?

Stick around at 5 PM (their sweet spot) if you want to see some dazzling rapid chess. Their day-of-week win rates hover comfortably above 50% on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Wednesdays — clearly, jackrawing’s calendar is as strategic as their openings.

Notable Opponents

Some enemies are sweeter than others — jackrawing boasts a 100% win rate against opponents like jembudkeriting, sparta-6, and justinkim524, while others like absoos64 remain a pesky nemesis with a 0% win rate. No shame in having rivals who keep you on your toes!

A Glimpse at Recent Triumph

One of the latest rapid wins was a swift victory by resignation against jembudkeriting, where the opening moves were dominated by the smart Bishop’s Opening: 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 (a classy touch to brighten the board). The game lasted a mere 19 seconds of thoughtful pressure before the opponent exclaimed enough!

Fun Fact

jackrawing isn’t just about precision — with an average of 49 moves per win and a patient 63 moves per loss, it’s clear they enjoy a long, thoughtful dance on the board, savoring every tactical twist and turn.