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jb233555

Playing Since: 2007-08-07 (Active)

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Daily: 1684
115W / 73L / 10D
Rapid: 1736
594W / 517L / 63D
Blitz: 1565
4323W / 4209L / 277D
Bullet: 974
1687W / 1705L / 40D

Profile Summary: jb233555

Meet jb233555, a chess warrior with a flair for both blitz and deep daily games. With a career rating peak of 1728 in blitz, 1757 in rapid, and a daily peak soaring to a formidable 1763, jb233555 has battled across the 64 squares for well over a decade, proving time and again that perseverance (and maybe a bit of stubbornness) pays off.

Chess Journey

Starting with humble beginnings around 2010 with a modest blitz rating of about 1369, jb233555’s journey is a rollercoaster of incremental improvements, epic battles, and countless tactical skirmishes. From scrambling through blitz games with typical win rates hovering around 49%, to fighting fiercely in rapid matches with a neat 50% win ratio, jb233555 never backs down—even if the opponent is the clock!

Style & Personality

Known for a 57.67% endgame frequency, jb233555 enjoys the slow burn of a long game just as much as the spot-fire of quick blitz attacks. Their average game length is about 57 moves when winning, a testament to their patience and strategic depth, yet don’t mistake this for slow play – the clock often feels the heat, with a tilt factor of 13 (chess slang for “I had a bad day but I’ll be back!”).

They’re not afraid to concede early either, with a modest 2.06% early resignation rate – after all, why waste your precious time if the opponent has already cracked your king's defenses?

Tactical Savvy

When down a piece, jb233555 launches comebacks with nearly an 80% comeback rate (79.57%). Losing a pawn? No worries, this player has a near 47% win rate after losing a piece, suggesting that their tactical resilience is on point – they're basically the phoenix of the chessboard.

Favorite Openings

  • Bird's Opening: A beloved choice, recently clinching a checkmate victory in a 2025 game against GearZero!
  • Caro-Kann Defense: Both advancing and exchanging variations have tested the patience of many opponents, though jb233555's win rate here hovers just below the 50% line.
  • Queen's Gambit Declined - Modern Variation: Even balance, with a 50% win rate showing tactical respect for classic lines.
  • Dutch Defense and Slav Defense: Preferred weaponry in certain rapid/fire fights, showing versatility.

Recent Memorable Battles

As recent as May 31, 2025, jb233555 executed a smooth and elegant checkmate against GearZero employing Bird’s Opening—a win achieved with both style and precision. However, not all battles end victorious; time has occasionally been the enemy, as seen in a tense loss on time versus savior6.

Fun Facts

  • JB’s games often peak during the 10:00 AM hour, their personal prime time for brilliant moves and deep strategizing.
  • Their blitz games feature an unusual but amusing ritual: winning when the clock still has about 57 seconds left on their timer, suggesting a blend of speed and strategy—like a caffeinated grandmaster!
  • Despite the grind, the username jb233555 still embraces the unpredictability of chess with a hearty tilt factor, proving that even the toughest players have their “off” days.

Whether conquering in rapid fire duels or enduring long daily challenges, jb233555 remains a dedicated tactician, a humble student of the game, and maybe the biggest fan of the Bird's Opening on the server.


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Overall Performance and Rating Progress

You've made some solid progress recently, especially over the last 6 and 12 months, showing significant improvement with a rating increase of 240 points in 6 months and a positive slope for your longer-term trend. Your 1 month rating change is also positive, indicating you're currently on an upward trajectory.

However, your 3 month rating shows a slight dip (-18 points), which suggests some recent challenges or fluctuations in performance. Your strength-adjusted win rate just above 50% reflects that you are competitive at your level but have room to grow.

Recent Game Insights

  • In your recent wins, you demonstrated good tactical awareness and effective use of openings like the Caro-Kann Defense and the Dutch Defense. For example, your win against "jasonwchess" saw you successfully create threats leading to a checkmate, showcasing your attacking skills.
  • Your losses often arose in complex middle game positions where pressure from your opponent increased—such as against "siegfried2020" and "AngelJr10." Here, you might benefit from deeper focus on defensive resources and avoiding critical blunders under time pressure.
  • Some wins were achieved by taking advantage of opponent's time issues. Time management remains important to convert advantages confidently and avoid losing on time yourself.

Suggestions for Improvement

  • Opening Preparation: Continue refining your repertoire with the Caro-Kann and Dutch defenses, as these suit your style. Study typical tactical motifs and strategic plans in your opening lines to gain easier middlegame positions.
  • Time Management: Practice managing your clock effectively in blitz games to avoid losses on time. Consider dedicated training on playing key positions faster while staying accurate.
  • Middlegame Strategy: Work on understanding common tactical themes and positional ideas in your games, especially focusing on defense when under pressure. Reviewing your losses can uncover repeated tactical mistakes or misjudged exchanges.
  • Endgame Skills: Strengthening your endgame technique will allow you to convert winning positions and hold tougher spots better.

Next Steps

Try to analyze your recent losses more deeply to identify recurring weaknesses. Combining this with regular tactical training and practical play focusing on your favored openings will help maintain and accelerate your rating improvement.

Keep up the good work and continue building on your strengths!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
thehungryanand 1W / 0L / 0D
chandlercs 0W / 1L / 0D
ardini08 1W / 0L / 0D
bong-o 1W / 0L / 0D
casascza 0W / 1L / 0D
vedehin 0W / 1L / 0D
fiiiiii06 1W / 0L / 0D
rahulsai97 1W / 0L / 0D
sergegusev 0W / 0L / 1D
thathkannadi 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
m-garcett 0W / 23L / 0D
samminer86 12W / 3L / 0D
zspec 2W / 7L / 1D
eadstar 8W / 0L / 0D
nourish 6W / 2L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 974 1558 1736 1684
2024 1120 1461 1700 1598
2023 1144 1401 1757 1540
2022 848 1369 1654 1509
2021 996 1231 1595 1509
2020 963 1333 1315
2019 951 1450
2018 1138 1397
2017 1416 1591
2016 1281 1459 1591
2015 1101 1488 1745
2014 1157 1228 1480
2013 1120 1201 1382 1656
2012 1154 1249 1391 1635
2011 903 1309 1469
2010 1094 1369 1379
Rating by Year20102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420251757848YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 601W / 586L / 46D 590W / 599L / 41D 60.9
2024 345W / 356L / 14D 356W / 350L / 15D 58.2
2023 420W / 354L / 22D 392W / 389L / 21D 56.8
2022 366W / 342L / 24D 364W / 356L / 17D 56.7
2021 828W / 775L / 55D 822W / 773L / 50D 57.2
2020 15W / 26L / 0D 18W / 23L / 1D 51.4
2019 10W / 12L / 1D 8W / 10L / 1D 48.7
2018 2W / 1L / 0D 0W / 4L / 0D 67.7
2017 3W / 1L / 0D 0W / 6L / 0D 55.4
2016 127W / 103L / 6D 117W / 126L / 3D 59.0
2015 118W / 97L / 10D 108W / 113L / 2D 60.5
2014 112W / 89L / 10D 110W / 98L / 9D 63.1
2013 63W / 51L / 3D 52W / 71L / 0D 52.6
2012 325W / 314L / 11D 305W / 328L / 16D 55.1
2011 30W / 39L / 2D 31W / 42L / 0D 57.1
2010 10W / 6L / 0D 9W / 9L / 1D 61.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 1048 520 495 33 49.6%
Dutch Defense 542 284 244 14 52.4%
Australian Defense 517 258 242 17 49.9%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 389 191 187 11 49.1%
Sicilian Defense 241 112 127 2 46.5%
Slav Defense 175 86 84 5 49.1%
English Opening 161 87 69 5 54.0%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 160 82 72 6 51.2%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 153 78 69 6 51.0%
QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 140 68 66 6 48.6%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Bird Opening 11 8 3 0 72.7%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 11 8 3 0 72.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 10 8 1 1 80.0%
French Defense 9 6 3 0 66.7%
Amazon Attack 8 5 3 0 62.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 8 5 2 1 62.5%
Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Dutch Defense 7 4 2 1 57.1%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 6 3 3 0 50.0%
English Opening 5 4 1 0 80.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 325 156 166 3 48.0%
Australian Defense 222 105 114 3 47.3%
Dutch Defense 161 90 68 3 55.9%
English Opening 124 74 49 1 59.7%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 111 49 62 0 44.1%
Sicilian Defense 97 55 42 0 56.7%
Amar Gambit 88 37 49 2 42.0%
French Defense 88 45 43 0 51.1%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 79 33 43 3 41.8%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 76 36 40 0 47.4%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 112 53 54 5 47.3%
Australian Defense 51 25 25 1 49.0%
Dutch Defense 49 27 19 3 55.1%
Sicilian Defense 48 31 14 3 64.6%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 36 20 15 1 55.6%
Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 36 19 16 1 52.8%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 32 16 15 1 50.0%
Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit 29 16 11 2 55.2%
French Defense 24 13 9 2 54.2%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 22 10 9 3 45.5%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 1
Losing 13 0