John Paul Gomez GM

John Paul Gomez - The Grandmaster with a Winning Smile

John Paul Gomez, also known in the chess world as jacobrafael, is not just any chess player—he's a Grandmaster certified by FIDE. This title, which is earned by only the best of the best, suits John Paul perfectly as he dances across the 64 squares with both flair and fierce tactical awareness.

Career Highlights & Style

With a peak Rapid rating soaring up to 2538 in September 2020 and a blistering Blitz peak of 2587 early in 2021, John Paul has demonstrated the speed and precision that make blitz chess thrilling to watch. His games tend to be long—averaging nearly 79 moves to victory—showing a patient and strategic approach that rewards perseverance.

Interestingly, he has zero early resignations, proving he fights to the bitter end—unless, of course, the opponent forgets their queen somewhere! His endgame visits clock in at an impressive 85.5% frequency, emphasizing his strength in converting close positions into wins.

Statistical Shenanigans

John Paul has quite the knack for comebacks, boasting a comeback rate of 86.5%. Put simply, if he's down a piece, there's a better than 50/50 chance he'll still find a way to win. So if you see him losing material early on—don't count him out!

His winning streak record includes a majestic run of 10 consecutive wins, but currently, the streak meter reads zero. Such is the life of a grandmaster—rest, recover, then onto the next storm of games.

Preferred Openings and Opponents

John Paul prefers keeping his secrets close; his opening is labeled "Top Secret" in both Rapid and Blitz formats! However, his results indicate that whatever he's cooking up, it's working—with win rates of about 55% in Rapid and 57.5% in Blitz on these openings.

He has tangled often with opponents like "barzed", "gm_darwinlaylo", and "engr_arellano". While some rivalries have been tough (hello, zero win rates against a few GMs), he's managed flawless records against several others—talk about selective memory!

Personality on the Board

Aside from the numbers, John Paul seems to prefer mornings and early afternoons for his games (his win rate peaks around 9 AM and early afternoon), proving that while chess might be a battlefield, even Grandmasters are humans who appreciate a good breakfast and some coffee.

Latest Highlight Reel

In his most recent Rapid victory against engr_arellano, John Paul played the English Opening - Anglo-Indian King's Knight Variation, swiftly convincing his opponent to resign after a complex middlegame where he demonstrated sharp positional and tactical prowess. The game officially ended on November 23, 2022—just in time for evening celebrations!

In Summary

John Paul Gomez isn't just moving pieces—he's moving hearts and rating bars alike. Whether storms rage across the board or a quiet endgame unfolds, you can bet he'll be playing with the cunning, grit, and perhaps a dash of mystery that make chess endlessly fascinating.