Meet jamesgrainger, the blitz-loving dynamo who strikes fast and sometimes questions if the clock is his real nemesis. James has honed a fierce blitz style with over 1,600 games played, achieving a peak blitz rating of 1640 in mid-2025. His penchant for rapid attacks and tactical fireworks makes him a formidable opponent on the board, even if he's occasionally chasing lost pawns down mysterious rabbit holes.
Playing Style & Strengths
With a strong preference for fast-paced games, jamesgrainger thrives in blitz and bullet formats. His playstyle balances tactical vigilance and the endurance of a marathoner, with average games lasting around 70-80 moves even in rapid time controls. His comebacks are legendary, boasting an impressive comeback rate of over 83%, proving he fights fiercely even when the odds aren't in his favor.
Preferred Time Control: Blitz (fast and furious!)
Notable for resilience: 83.8% comeback rate after disadvantages
Average game length: approximately 70 moves
Tendency to avoid early resignations (less than 1% early resign rate)
Opening Repertoire
James has a diverse toolkit of openings, wielding some classics and a few surprise weapons that make him unpredictable:
Blitz favorites: Blackburne Shilling Gambit, Scandinavian Defense, Italian Game (Leonhardt Variation), Amazon Attack, Philidor Defense
