José Alejandro Acosta Amaya – The International Master with a Tactical Twist
Known in the chess world as jacosta7, José Alejandro Acosta Amaya is a distinguished International Master whose games are as captivating as a thriller novel. Earning the IM title from FIDE, José is a tactical magician on the board, boasting a staggering blitz win rate of over 53%, and a rapid win rate climbing even higher near 57%. This player’s style combines patience, with an average game length stretching over 70 moves, and explosive comebacks worthy of a Hollywood plot twist — with a nearly perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece!
José’s blitz journey is a rollercoaster starting at a modest 1568 rating in 2017, skyrocketing to a peak around 2593 by 2021, proving that even chess masters sometimes take the scenic route to greatness. In rapid chess, José is equally formidable, flirting with 2485 in peak ratings and confidently winning over half their games.
When it comes to opponents, José isn’t afraid of mixing it up; with a broad community of rivals and a longest winning streak of 19 games, there’s no shortage of battle stories. If you face jacosta7, know that they’re prone to dramatic rebounds—be warned if you capture a piece too early!
Off the board, José’s tilt factor is a manageable 9, suggesting they keep their cool better than most humans stuck in traffic—just don’t let them start resigning early, although at a little over 0.5%, they rarely give up without a fight. The maestro displays a preference for deep, drawn-out battles, and — spoiler alert — the white pieces are slightly better than black, but the real trick lies in their mid-to-late game wizardry.
Whether cracking open the secrets of a "Top Secret" opening or shaking hands with a new foe, José Alejandro plays chess like a captivating story: filled with ups, downs, and surprising turns — but always ending in style.