Profile: jb391
Meet jb391, a determined and resilient chess battler whose rating journey is as colorful as their opening repertoire. While the peak rapid rating might shy away from grandmaster heights (712 in October 2023), jb391 shows a spirited fight and a true passion for the game that only true players have.
About the Player
With over 650 rapid games and hundreds more in daily, blitz, and bullet, jb391 battles relentlessly on the 64 squares. Their playing style is a mix of patience and grit, with an average of nearly 52 moves per win proving that jb391 prefers to outlast opponents rather than blitz them. Endgames are their battlefield of choice, appearing in nearly 60% of their contests.
Opening Choices & Style
Masters of the King's Pawn Opening (a whopping 76 games!), jb391 approaches the game with classical roots but with a twist of adventurous defenses like the Pirc Defense and Scandinavian Defense. Though some openings struggle to keep the win rate above 40%, jb391’s persistence makes every pawn push an experiment filled with hope.
Victories & Setbacks
With 280 wins in rapid but a slightly larger 315 losses, jb391 knows the taste of both triumph and defeat well. This warrior has a longest winning streak of 8 games—enough to impress even the staunchest chess cynics—and a humbling longest losing streak of 10, proving every champion has off days (or weeks).
Psych & Play
The psychological battle is real: jb391 has a tilt factor of 10, showing they’re human after all. Yet, their comeback rate of 72% after falling behind in material shows a stubborn fighting spirit that refuses to quit early. Early resignations happen only about 6.7% of the time, so expect jb391 to give you a run for your money until the very end.
Fun Facts
- Peak Blitz rating hit 765 in early 2024.
- Most triumphant on Tuesdays and Mondays, with win rates hovering around 44-52%.
- Prefers to start strong with White, winning about 43% of the time, but black pieces hold their own at 39% wins.
- Oddly enough, 10 AM is the magic hour with a stellar 71% win rate—maybe that’s when the coffee kicks in.
Recent Glory
In their latest masterstroke, jb391 clinched a checkmate victory using the Pirc Defense against a 223-rated opponent, sealing the deal with style and precision after a fierce 31-move duel.
In Summary
jb391 embodies the heart of a true chess player: undaunted by bumps in the rating rollercoaster, loves a strategic long game, and delights in comeback opportunities. Whether it’s a bullet blip or a rapid marathon, expect passion, perseverance, and perhaps a small dose of humor as jb391 tackles every opponent — on and off the board.
