Joseph

Meet Joseph, aka JBliss11 - The Chess Adventurer

Joseph is not your everyday chess player; he's a determined strategist with a flair for surprise attacks and a taste for daring openings. Known online as JBliss11, Joseph’s chess journey resembles a rollercoaster—filled with exciting peaks, unexpected dips, and moments of absolute brilliance.

Rating Saga: The Glory and The Grind

Joseph reached his peak rapid rating early on back in December 2020 with a solid 819, proving he’s got the moves. Fast forward to 2025, and he’s climbing the ladder again impressively with a rapid rating near 792, and most notably smashing a daily rating high of 1020—clearly an aficionado of longer, more thoughtful battles.
His blitz and bullet ratings are respectable too, peaking at 309 and 601 respectively, which shows he can think fast but also likes to savor a victory when the clock isn’t ticking as mercilessly.

Opening a Can of Chess Worms

Joseph’s favorite rapid openings reveal a player with eclectic tastes and tactical depth:

• King's Pawn Opening - King's Knight Variation: His go-to strategy boasting a good 58% win rate.
• Grob Opening: A cheeky and unusual choice where Joseph shines with nearly 58% wins, showing he’s not afraid to march to the beat of his own drum.
• Queen's Pawn Opening: With just under 59% wins, Joseph shows solid competence and flexibility here too.

Of course, not every gambit pays off--his adventures in the Alekhine's Defense reflect a bittersweet tale with close wins and losses, making Joseph’s games all the more thrilling to watch.

A Battle-Tested Record

With 440 wins against 414 losses in rapid games alone, Joseph fights hard and never quits. Draws are rare, showing he's either closing the game with flair or going down swinging.
Daily games tell a story of smart, consistent play with a 58:26 win-loss record, proving he’s no stranger to endurance chess marathons.
In blitz and bullet, his games are fewer but just as intense—expect fast, savage skirmishes in these arenas.

The Mind of a Chess Warrior

Joseph has a comeback rate of nearly 71%, a testament to his dogged spirit and refusal to fold under pressure. Losing a piece? He still manages to win close to half of those games—now that’s tactical awareness.
Beware the tilt—his psychological tilt factor is around 12%, meaning sometimes the throne of the chess mind wobbles, but he’s learning and bouncing back.
Interestingly, mornings and late mornings (around 9 AM and 9-10 AM) seem to be Joseph’s prime time, with win rates soaring up to 100% in the mysterious 9 AM hour. Early birds really do get the chess worms!

Memorable Recent Triumph: Checkmate in Style

In a recent rapid game on June 4, 2025, Joseph delivered a picturesque checkmate playing White in a Sicilian Defense battle against the opponent "atraaaaas". The final queen maneuver at move 21 sealed the victory—showcasing his aggressive attacking instincts and precise timing.
Replay the game here and savor the checkmate spectacle!

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Joseph averages about 51 moves per win in rapid — patience is a virtue, and he has plenty of it.
• Though skilled, he tends to resign early about 8% of the time—sometimes knowing when to bow out is the best strategy.
• His favorite day to play? Thursdays, with a win rate approaching 59%. Maybe he should pencil in “chess on Thursdays” on his calendar!
• Playing White gives him a slight edge, winning about 54% of the time, showing he likes to take charge from the start.

In Summary

Joseph, a.k.a. JBliss11, is a passionate player with a style mixing strategic patience and sudden tactical bursts. Whether he's diving headfirst into offbeat openings or grinding out long daily games, every match is a thrilling story of courage, calculation, and that timeless quest for checkmate.