James Coons

James Coons: The Relentless Strategist of the Chessboard

JamesCoons, a player whose chess journey began with a modest rapid rating of 1390 in 2013, has steadily climbed the ranks to reach a peak rapid rating of 1868 by April 2020. Known for his patient style that favors long battles, James averages around 61 moves per win, proving that he’s not in a hurry — after all, why rush checkmate when you can methodically dismantle your opponent’s defenses piece by piece?

His chess repertoire boasts some fan favorites: the Queen's Gambit Declined Ragozin Defense, where he’s undefeated in 5 games with a perfect 100% win rate, and the classic Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation, with a solid 83% win rate. Clearly, James has a fondness for rock-solid openings that allow his strategic wizardry to shine.

When it comes to tactics, James is not just a fortress but a comeback king, boasting a 78.6% comeback rate after falling behind — proving in chess, as in life, it’s not over until the king is checkmated. Indeed, his most memorable recent victory was a beautiful Queen’s Gambit Declined game where he delivered a swift checkmate against HerDarknessWithin — talk about living up to that username!

While blitz play hasn't been quite as kind, with more losses than wins, James’ rapid games are where he truly shines. He’s also discovered his chess sweet spot around 9 pm, where his win rate unexpectedly hits 100%, suggesting late evenings fuel his genius (or maybe just fewer distractions).

Opponents beware: JamesCoons has faced rivals like robinchess69 over 30 times, achieving a respectable though humble win rate just under 19%. But higher win percentages against players such as jbeckw02 (87.5%) or elie-mae (80%) show he certainly knows how to capitalize on opportunities.

Beyond ratings and stats, James is known for his cool demeanor, with a negligible early resignation rate and a tilt factor of 9 — just enough human frustration to spice up the drama, but not enough to lose his head. Never one to throw in the towel, he prefers to outlast opponents in the endgame, which occurs in nearly two-thirds of his games.

In summary, James Coons is the chess player who combines stubborn resilience with strategic depth and the occasional brilliant burst of tactical firepower — all wrapped up in a personality that might just enjoy the struggle as much as the victory. Whether you’re facing him online or just reminiscing about your recent games, one thing’s for sure: JamesCoons plays chess like he owns the board, even if the king occasionally escapes his grasp.