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Mike J

Username: jamsqueeze

Location: Cincinnati

Playing Since: 2014-02-12 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

Chess.com

Daily: 933
1154W / 810L / 72D
Rapid: 747
173W / 203L / 17D
Blitz: 887
12W / 22L / 0D
Bullet: 1172
0W / 1L / 0D

Mike J., aka "jamsqueeze": The Chessboard Biologist

Born from the crucible of the 64 squares, Mike J. has been dissecting chess positions with the precision of a seasoned biologist examining cells under a microscope. Starting his game journey in 2016, Mike’s rating has evolved like an adaptable species—from a modest daily rating of 990 to peaking over 1300 in 2020 rapid games before settling into his current steady ecosystem around 900–1000 points.

Known in the wild for his resilience, Mike wields a comeback rate of 84.56%, proving he’s far from extinct when under pressure. His win rate after losing a piece glows proudly at a perfect 100%, showing a cellular-level capacity to regenerate and strike back with evolutionary cunning. His longest winning streak stands at an impressive 16 games—a testament to his ability to multiply victories before the natural cycle resets.

Mike’s openings repertoire is a fascinating genetic pool: the Reti Opening with a 71% win rate demonstrates his flair for unusual beginnings, while the Sicilian Defense remains a classic armory with a solid 44% win rate. His chess genome also includes the Queen's Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation and the Indian Game, each boasting nearly 60% success, suggesting some well-adapted evolutionary strategies in mid-game biodiversity.

His playing style is patient and persistent, engaging in endgames 71.18% of the time—much like a creature thriving in a niche environment, ekeing out survival until the final moments. With an average of nearly 68 moves per win, Mike prefers the long game, carefully navigating the cellular structure of the game until an opportunity arises to replicate success.

Yet, even the strongest organisms can feel a little tilt—Mike's tilt factor is at 12, reminding us that even chess players are subject to psychological mutations during intense battles. His early resignation rate is low (1.83%), though, indicating strong endurance and biological perseverance.

Off the board, Mike faces a diverse range of opponents—his highest win rates bloom wildly against "jeunesse84" and "chessdude1006" at over 96%, while more challenging matches hone his skills on a microscopic level.

Whether it’s a rapid sprint or a daily marathon, Mike’s style adapts. His hourly win rates peak like circadian rhythms at 17:00 and 02:00, showing he’s a nocturnal and afternoon predator stalking prey with equal ferocity.

In the grand ecosystem of chess enthusiasts, Mike J. blends humor, tenacity, and a biological zest for strategic survival. Truly, a player whose moves evolve and replicate with nature’s own unexpected beauty.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
rpiper23 46W / 50L / 3D
tediah 7W / 6L / 0D
ansued 17W / 25L / 1D
magjan4ik 0W / 1L / 0D
1980mf 21W / 73L / 3D
Most Played Opponents
chessdude1006 306W / 7L / 3D
omar4020 118W / 122L / 7D
theeduude 142W / 60L / 10D
jeunesse84 156W / 2L / 4D
dominikwronski 52W / 78L / 19D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 834 881
2024 953 924
2023 982 963
2022 1047 1092
2021 936 964
2020 1022 887 959 1024
2016 1059 990
Rating by Year20162020202120222023202420251092834YearRatingBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 66W / 54L / 4D 66W / 68L / 2D 68.3
2024 81W / 43L / 7D 78W / 52L / 5D 71.8
2023 169W / 119L / 15D 163W / 129L / 12D 68.8
2022 121W / 77L / 8D 114W / 80L / 18D 70.3
2021 98W / 60L / 9D 93W / 75L / 2D 67.2
2020 146W / 131L / 7D 154W / 131L / 5D 61.4
2016 7W / 10L / 0D 5W / 12L / 0D 48.7

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 153 65 82 6 42.5%
Reti Opening 101 72 26 3 71.3%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 83 48 30 5 57.8%
Queens Pawn Opening 75 36 33 6 48.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 70 33 32 5 47.1%
Indian Game 62 37 23 2 59.7%
Undefined 58 51 7 0 87.9%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 58 24 32 2 41.4%
Philidor Defense 56 28 22 6 50.0%
English Opening Kings English Variation 56 34 20 2 60.7%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 35 18 15 2 51.4%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 20 11 9 0 55.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 17 5 11 1 29.4%
Philidor Defense 17 9 8 0 52.9%
Reti Opening 17 5 12 0 29.4%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit 13 9 4 0 69.2%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 13 2 7 4 15.4%
English Opening Kings English Variation 12 5 7 0 41.7%
Indian Game 11 4 7 0 36.4%
Queens Pawn Opening 10 2 7 1 20.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Indian Attack 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Modern Defense Standard Two Knights Variation 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Kings Indian Attack Yugoslav Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Reti Opening Queens Gambit Invitation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Pirc Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Reti Opening Kingside Fianchetto Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Indian Game 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Modern Defense with 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Reti Opening Black Mustang Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Indian Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 1
Losing 13 0