Overview
Jean-Claude Moingt (JCM960) is a FIDE Master and a Blitz specialist whose games read like action movies with precise endgames. They favor fast time controls, particularly Blitz, and combine sharp opening preparation with stubborn endgame technique. Expect long, decisive games and the occasional cheeky rook sacrifice for dramatic effect.
- Title: FIDE Master
- Username: JCM960
- Preferred time control: Blitz
Playing Style
Jean-Claude plays long, tactical games that often go the distance. They convert advantages in complex endgames and have a high comeback rate. They are calm under pressure and rarely resign early.
- Endgame frequency high - many games go deep
- Avg moves per win around 73, so patience pays off
- Comeback rate about 86 percent
- Low early resignation rate at roughly 2 percent
Opening Repertoire
Jean-Claude has a broad and well practiced opening book. Below are the core lines they return to again and again, with a particular love for Sicilian structures and the occasional Benko gambit.
- As White: French Advance, various Sicilian Anti-Sveshnikov lines, Caro-Kann setups
- As Black: Sicilian Defense in many flavors including Alapin, Accelerated Dragon, and Closed systems
- Other favorites: Benko Gambit and selected sidelines for surprise value
Quick links to study common terms and openings they use:
Career Highlights
Jean-Claude has enjoyed several peaks and memorable runs at both Blitz and Rapid. Their peak performances show a player who can climb quickly and finish strongly.
- Peak Blitz rating: 2295 (2026-01-18)
- Peak Rapid rating: 2362 (2024-11-12)
- Longest winning streak: 12 games
- Current winning streak: 4 games
View a compact rating history snapshot:
Notable Results and Opponents
Jean-Claude has faced many regulars on the server. They have excellent records versus several frequent opponents and have a habit of turning early disadvantages into wins.
- Most-played opponent: bishoppair_23 (5 games, strong winning record)
- Other frequent opponents: social69, berzilius_st, michal3579
- Strong head-to-heads: colins1964 (3-0), vishsb79 (3-0)
Time and Match Trends
Jean-Claude seems to be at their best later in the day and on weekends. They are especially deadly on Sundays and at the 22:00 hour.
- Best day: Sunday with a win rate above 66 percent
- Best hour: 22:00 with around 75 percent win rate
- White win rate: about 56 percent, Black win rate: about 59 percent
Fun Facts and Study Aids
For coaches, fans, and curious opponents here are a few playful and practical items to explore.
- They love long games so bring snacks and a second cup of coffee
- High comeback rate means it is unwise to concede too early
- Sample mini opening to study in the viewer:
Quick Links
Handy placeholders to explore more about Jean-Claude and the terms they use:
- Profile: Jean-Claude Moingt
- Opening term: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack
- Opening term: Mar\u00f3czy Bind