Overview
Jaime S. (Jaime_Tahoe) is a competitive chess player known for sharp tactics, a stubborn endgame work ethic and a soft spot for surprising opponents with offbeat openings. A Blitz specialist by preference, Jaime mixes practical speed with deep endgame follow-through — a combo that has produced long winning runs and a few eyebrow-raising comeback victories. This short biography highlights playing style, favorite openings, memorable moments and a few stats for search engines and fellow players.
Peak competitive highlight: 2307 (2022-11-03)
Rating trend snapshot:
Playing Style & Strengths
Jaime tends to grind long games into wins. Key style notes:
- Endgame-focused: a high endgame frequency and long decisive games mean Jaime is comfortable converting small advantages.
- Tactical resilience: an impressive comeback rate — the kind of player who fights on after a lost piece and often turns the tide.
- Blitz proficiency: prefers fast time controls and often plays with risk-taking, practical decisions to keep the clock pressure on the opponent.
Notable metrics: long average wins, strong comeback rate and a tendency to finish long, decisive games — perfect copy-paste fodder for anyone writing a headline like “Blitz grinder with a parachute.”
Favorite Openings & Repertoire
Jaime has a varied repertoire with several signature weapons. Highlights include:
- Razor-sharp Sicilian play — especially the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (effective and combative).
- Surprising triumphs with the Barnes Defense — an unusual choice that Jaime has turned into a practical weapon.
- Openings that lead to dynamic pawn structures (Amar Gambit, Alapin lines) and hybrid systems that confuse typical prep.
- A quirky entry labeled Unknown that shows an almost mythical 100% win record — the stuff of club legend and coffee-shop conversation.
Performance teasers: strong win rates with aggressive, unbalanced openings that suit blitz and rapid play.
Notable Opponents & Head-to-Heads
Jaime has several recurring rivals and impressive records against regulars. A few frequent foes and results:
- pcs61 — a near-perfect matchup: pcs61 (dominant wins).
- javier_uria — tough but favorable: javier_uria (strong win ratio).
- peterustinov2 and dj_haubi — regular opponents who shaped many of Jaime’s most instructive games: peterustinov2, Thorsten Michael Haub.
These rivalries reflect Jaime’s tendency to face the same challengers repeatedly — perfect for psychological edges and opening novelties.
Memorable Games & Moments
Jaime’s career has a few signature clips that capture style and spirit. One illustrative mini-sequence (click to load in a PGN viewer where supported):
Other highlights include long winning streaks and remarkable turnarounds — Jaime once ran an 18-game winning streak and is notorious for clutch wins after material setbacks.
Recent Form, Streaks & When to Catch Jaime Online
Recent seasons show Jaime as an active competitor with ups and downs — streaky in the best way. Quick notes for opponents and fans:
- Longest winning streak: 18 games; longest losing streak: 36 games — proof that form swings can be dramatic.
- Current streaks: short-term ups and downs; resilience is the constant.
- Best time to play: early mornings are surprisingly strong for Jaime — prime form around 06:00 when many are still pouring coffee.
- Preferred time control: Blitz — expect fast, practical, entertaining games.
Whether you want to test an opening novelty or learn from a stubborn endgame player, Jaime is most active and dangerous in Blitz sessions.
Fun Facts & Extras
- Nickname for friends: Jaime_Tahoe — the handle that turns up in many club chats and leaderboards.
- Has an odd 100% score in a labeled "Unknown" opening — call it Jaime’s secret sauce.
- Often chooses creative first moves; e4 is a staple but expect the occasional curveball.
- SEO-friendly summary tags: Jaime S., Jaime_Tahoe, Blitz specialist, Najdorf, Barnes Defense, chess biography.
Want to study Jaime’s games or challenge them online? Look up Jaime_Tahoe on the site and follow recent activity — the profile links in this bio can get you started.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| hockbrd | 2W / 2L / 0D | View |
| Kacper Drozdowski | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| dreamlearnbe | 2W / 0L / 1D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Thorsten Michael Haub | 5W / 3L / 6D | View Games |
| javier_uria | 8W / 2L / 3D | View Games |
| pcs61 | 13W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| magisterio | 5W / 3L / 4D | View Games |
| peterustinov2 | 10W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2272 | |||
| 2024 | 2143 | |||
| 2023 | 2210 | |||
| 2022 | 2185 | |||
| 2021 | 2205 | |||
| 2020 | 1544 | 2205 | ||
| 2019 | 1190 | 2107 | ||
| 2018 | 1273 | 1194 | 1853 | |
| 2017 | 1246 | 1207 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16W / 3L / 11D | 13W / 7L / 11D | 62.9 |
| 2024 | 16W / 16L / 14D | 18W / 14L / 12D | 73.3 |
| 2023 | 29W / 9L / 20D | 27W / 14L / 17D | 66.5 |
| 2022 | 25W / 8L / 13D | 22W / 14L / 9D | 65.6 |
| 2021 | 19W / 4L / 8D | 17W / 8L / 6D | 62.2 |
| 2020 | 49W / 11L / 23D | 42W / 16L / 24D | 68.5 |
| 2019 | 95W / 25L / 25D | 89W / 32L / 29D | 63.2 |
| 2018 | 237W / 68L / 24D | 211W / 82L / 33D | 60.5 |
| 2017 | 10W / 13L / 0D | 8W / 13L / 0D | 66.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 52 | 34 | 7 | 11 | 65.4% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 41 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 46.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 39 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 38.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 39 | 25 | 8 | 6 | 64.1% |
| Barnes Defense | 38 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 79.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 37 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 51.4% |
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation | 29 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 62.1% |
| Unknown | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 27 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 55.6% |
| French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation | 27 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 55.6% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Scotch Game | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fegatello Attack, Leonhardt Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Brix Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Old Steinitz Defense, Semi-Duras Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Gambit | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scotch Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Modern | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 18 | 0 |
| Losing | 36 | 1 |