Jason Brassfield — The Relentless Chess Adventurer
Known in the chess world as jbrass08, Jason Brassfield is a player whose journey through the 64 squares reads like an epic tale of perseverance, ups, downs, and the occasional plot twist. Starting with rapid ratings barely making the triple digits, Jason’s rating history shows an underdog who never gave up, gradually climbing to a solid Rapid peak of 1004 back in 2021 before embarking on a rollercoaster ride that eventually propelled him past the 600 mark in Rapid by 2024.
Jason’s blitz adventures are just as colorful, with moments of brilliance peaking at a blazing 821 rating in 2023, and a somewhat more modest daily rating topping just below 1200. This eclectic rating mix suggests a player not confined by time controls — whether it’s a lightning-fast blitz skirmish or a thoughtful daily grind, Jason is there, clock ticking, strategies brewing.
Playing Style & Psychological Profile
With an average of about 52 moves per win and 57 moves per loss in Rapid, Jason opts for games with some meat on the bones — not a quick knockout artist but a cunning strategist willing to fight tooth and nail. A notable 71.97% comeback rate shows he loves a good challenge and never surrenders easily, no matter how bad a position looks.
Interestingly, Jason has a modest early resignation rate of 3.81%, meaning he's not one to throw in the towel prematurely, but hey, even warriors need a breather sometimes! His "Tilt Factor" sits at 10 — enough to remind us all that even the toughest players have their moments of frustration; chess is a mental marathon, not a sprint.
Opening Repertoire: The Vienna & Friends
Jason has a special fondness for the Vienna Game, boasting a respectable ~56% win rate in Rapid and a balanced 50% in Blitz. Alongside this, he dabbles in the Three Knights Opening and Scandinavian Defense, mixing classical lines with sharp counterattacks in true tactical style. Variations like the “Bishops Opening Berlin Vienna Hybrid” and “Giuoco Piano” decorate his chess toolkit, reflecting his willingness to explore the depth and breadth of chess openings.
Match Highlights & Memorable Battles
Jason’s recent victories include a noble triumph against opponents such as “magnuscarlesen-impossible” (not just a fan name, folks!) where he masterfully coaxed a resignation, and victorious checkmates against tough challengers in intricate positions. Yet losses have struck too—sometimes abandoning games under pressure, sometimes bowing gracefully as the opponent claimed victory. All in all, his chess story is about resilience.
The Social Player
He’s battled countless foes online, with recurring rivals like colddest_salvi and jimgarcia0. His win rates vary dramatically—from bulletproof records against some to areas marked for improvement against others (hey, every hero has their nemesis!). Yet, the ability to learn and adapt shines through every new game and every move.
Quirks & Fun Facts
- Best time of day to challenge Jason? Around 11:00 AM, when the coffee kicks in and the brain is firing on all cylinders.
- Most lucky opening? The Scandinavian Defense, with a strikingly high win rate of nearly 60% in Rapid games.
- He may lose a few games here and there, but fair warning: Jason’s checkmate and resignation wins tally over a thousand in Rapid alone. It's not just about winning; it's about winning in style!
In short, Jason Brassfield’s chess biography is an inspiring saga of steady growth, fervent battles, and an unyielding spirit. Whether against grandmasters or fellow enthusiasts, his journey across the infinite possibilities on the board reminds us that chess is as much about character as it is about calculations. So if you see jbrass08 online, brace yourself—he’s ready for the adventure!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| colddest_salvi | 7W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| jimgarcia0 | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| markal2025 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| ossman782 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| lorentzianed | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 362 | 604 | 931 | |
| 2024 | 358 | 681 | 936 | |
| 2023 | 237 | 545 | ||
| 2022 | 300 | |||
| 2021 | 303 | 1079 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47W / 47L / 1D | 37W / 49L / 8D | 62.1 |
| 2024 | 297W / 281L / 16D | 295W / 280L / 14D | 56.9 |
| 2023 | 497W / 476L / 26D | 464W / 482L / 35D | 55.8 |
| 2022 | 46W / 52L / 3D | 50W / 52L / 2D | 58.0 |
| 2021 | 15W / 27L / 0D | 13W / 30L / 2D | 49.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 256 | 121 | 127 | 8 | 47.3% |
| Vienna Game | 166 | 93 | 69 | 4 | 56.0% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Vienna Hybrid Variation | 111 | 47 | 58 | 6 | 42.3% |
| Three Knights Opening | 109 | 59 | 46 | 4 | 54.1% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 106 | 51 | 53 | 2 | 48.1% |
| Giuoco Piano Game | 105 | 46 | 54 | 5 | 43.8% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 94 | 48 | 41 | 5 | 51.1% |
| Vienna Game Max Lange Defense | 94 | 47 | 43 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 89 | 53 | 35 | 1 | 59.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 74 | 40 | 31 | 3 | 54.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Game | 48 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 39 | 21 | 17 | 1 | 53.9% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Vienna Hybrid Variation | 31 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 54.8% |
| Vienna Game Max Lange Defense | 28 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 46.4% |
| Three Knights Opening | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 38.5% |
| Bishops Opening | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 23.1% |
| Giuoco Piano Game | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 58.3% |
| French Defense Queens Knight Variation | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 18.2% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 45.5% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Opening Berlin Vienna Hybrid Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Vienna Game Anderssen Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Fianchetto Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 6 |