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JCM_Maxwell

Playing Since: 2020-07-01 (Active)

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Daily: 1223
38W / 28L / 2D
Rapid: 2203
362W / 236L / 35D
Blitz: 2228
3057W / 2791L / 407D
Bullet: 2400
5673W / 5855L / 539D

JCM_Maxwell: The Thrilling Knight of the Chessboard

In the vast and intricate world of chess, where every pawn could be a potential queen and every bishop might just be lurking to deliver that unexpected checkmate, emerges a player whose dedication and love for the game shine like a beacon: JCM_Maxwell.

Starting their journey with humble blitz ratings hovering around the 700 mark in 2020, JCM_Maxwell rapidly transformed from a casual enthusiast into a formidable force on the board. By 2025, they've soared past the 2200 rating milestone in blitz and rapid—proof that perseverance and strategic brilliance can turn dreams into reality.

With an impressive bullet rating peak of 2332 back in mid-2024, Maxwell's lightning-fast tactical thinking has dazzled opponents and fans alike. They possess a comeback rate of an astonishing 85.19%, meaning if you think you’ve broken their defenses, think again — this player loves a good comeback almost as much as a cup of morning coffee.

Playing Style & Personality

JCM_Maxwell isn’t just about brute force but a graceful dance on 64 squares. Averaging nearly 70 moves per win, this player cherishes deep, strategic battles and is not one to give up early—a mere 1.22% early resignation rate attests to their fighting spirit! It’s clear that Maxwell prefers earning victories through endurance rather than quick escapes.

They tend to shine brightest early in the morning at 08:00, proving that the early bird doesn’t just get the worm but also the checkmate. Their white pieces have a slightly better winning edge (53.4%) but don’t be fooled: Maxwell handles the black side with equal zest and tactical precision.

While their tilt factor of 19 suggests occasional frustration (who doesn’t get a bit salty after a blunder?), their smart choice of playing times and excellent psychological resilience make them a well-rounded competitor.

Opening Favorites and Tactical Prowess

Maxwell’s opening repertoire is as secretive as a chess grandmaster’s next move: with their "Top Secret" opening performing at a solid 51.5% win rate in blitz and an even stronger 51.84% in bullet, opponents rarely know what’s coming until it’s too late.

That said, they have a flair for the classics with gains in the Sicilian Defense variations, the Caro-Kann Defense, and the London System, illustrating their respect for both tactical sharpness and positional play.

Performance and Streaks

With over 16,000 bullet games won and close to 5,000 blitz victories, JCM_Maxwell's experience is vast. Their longest winning streak—an awe-inspiring 31 games—is enough to put fear in any challenger’s heart, while their current streak of 3 wins keeps the momentum alive.

Even legendary warriors sometimes face setbacks. Maxwell’s longest losing streak clocks in at 19, but they’ve diligently refused to lose two in a row recently—because quitting is for checkers, not chess!

Highlight Reel: Recent Triumphs and Lessons

One can't talk about JCM_Maxwell without mentioning their most recent notable triumphs: games won by brilliant checkmates against tough opponents like hsaphir and others. These encounters showcase Maxwell’s brilliant use of classical openings culminating in spectacular finishes—Ruy Lopez and Four Knights Game have been weapons of choice in these victories.

Of course, even the best stumble. Recent losses, including a nail-biter against Easy_Smurf via time-out, remind us that even grandmasters have their human moments.

Final Thoughts

JCM_Maxwell is not just a username on the rating list; they are a vibrant chess presence on and off the board. Their journey from modest beginnings to a 2200+ rating in multiple formats is both inspiring and a testament to grit, learning, and a passion for the royal game.

Expect more epic battles, clever traps, and that unmistakable Maxwell flair — whoever faces this dynamic player better prepare for a chess roller coaster like no other.


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Coach Chesswick

Hi JCM_Maxwell!

Great job maintaining a high Blitz rating of 2228 (2025-04-23). Your recent session shows an impressive 5-game winning streak, excellent exploitation of time pressure, and creative opening choices. Below is a summary of what you’re already doing well, followed by three focused improvement plans.

What’s working

  • Opening Variety & Flexibility
    • As White you alternate between 1.b3 and 1.e4 lines, forcing opponents out of theory.
    • As Black you handle both the Modern Defense (B06) and off-beat Queen’s-side fianchetto setups, showing good familiarity with pawn structures.
  • Dynamic Tactical Awareness
    • In the win vs Lyv977777 (B06) you found the resource 36…Nf3+! leading straight to mate.
  • Clock Handling in Sub-30 s positions
    • Four of your last five wins were on the clock—evidence you stay composed during scrambles.

Growth opportunities

1 – Time management in longer games

Your only recent loss (vs Easy_Smurf, 10|0) was a timeout from a roughly equal position. In longer games, your move-to-move tempo slows sharply after move 20:

• Avg. time per move moves 1-20: 12 s
• Avg. time per move moves 21-40: 25 s

Action plan:

  • Adopt a simple “2-Tab Rule”: never let your clock fall below twice your opponent’s.
  • Use the CCT scan after every move to reduce second-guessing later, saving time.
  • Play three 10-minute games a day & aim to keep at least 40 % of your starting clock by move 20.

2 – Improved Defensive Technique against f-pawn storms

In the French-Defense loss, White’s 21.f5 broke open dark squares. You switched to defense only after material was already lost.


Action plan:

  • Whenever an opponent advances the f-pawn, automatically ask: “What dark-square weaknesses am I leaving? Do I have a counter-punch or should I block the file?”
  • Review 10 master games in the French Classical with …f6/f5 themes to see typical counter-ideas.

3 – Converting Material Advantage

You often reach positions like the one below with +5 but need 20+ moves to finish, allowing swindles:

Winning but technical position

Action plan:

  • Practice “Two-Result Chess”: once ahead, trade pieces not pawns, centralize king, push passers.
  • Solve 5 end-game studies daily (rook & pawn vs rook, Q vs minor piece, etc.).
  • Use Chess.com’s “Drills > Winning with Material” for targeted training.

Micro-goals for the next 14 days

  1. Reach a 70 % success rate in the “Mate-in-2” trainer within 2 minutes per puzzle.
  2. Upload and self-annotate at least 3 games, focusing on Time-Management comments.
  3. Play one 15|10 game vs 2200+ every other day.

Progress tracking

Check back on your dashboard:

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Keep experimenting, stay disciplined in critical positions, and your already strong rating can push toward 2400. Feel free to ping me any time you want to review a specific game!



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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2401 2228 2203 1424
2024 2314 2212 2203 1387
2023 2153 2051 2132 1390
2022 1648 1729 1715 1472
2021 792 934
2020 781 852 1170
Rating by Year2020202120222023202420252401781YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 444W / 234L / 39D 441W / 242L / 32D 72.0
2024 1429W / 1137L / 137D 1360W / 1205L / 120D 76.0
2023 3924W / 3058L / 312D 3658W / 3269L / 347D 74.7
2022 1502W / 1231L / 142D 1436W / 1316L / 125D 71.7
2021 247W / 224L / 20D 238W / 233L / 19D 67.0
2020 199W / 187L / 16D 199W / 180L / 23D 66.1

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 1701 881 729 91 51.8%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 502 265 202 35 52.8%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 427 223 181 23 52.2%
Scandinavian Defense 404 193 176 35 47.8%
Amazon Attack 378 196 162 20 51.9%
Amar Gambit 360 205 132 23 56.9%
Barnes Defense 267 146 103 18 54.7%
Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation 233 114 101 18 48.9%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 222 118 89 15 53.1%
Slav Defense 173 88 75 10 50.9%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 9 5 3 1 55.6%
Barnes Defense 6 5 1 0 83.3%
Amazon Attack 4 4 0 0 100.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 4 2 1 1 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Ruy Lopez 3 1 2 0 33.3%
French Defense 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Scotch Game 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 3422 1841 1454 127 53.8%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 1064 557 463 44 52.4%
Scandinavian Defense 910 487 379 44 53.5%
Amar Gambit 885 484 368 33 54.7%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 747 371 339 37 49.7%
Barnes Defense 494 272 211 11 55.1%
Amazon Attack 486 254 212 20 52.3%
Modern 483 235 231 17 48.6%
Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation 445 198 225 22 44.5%
Alekhine Defense 410 204 187 19 49.8%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 185 104 73 8 56.2%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 47 30 15 2 63.8%
Scandinavian Defense 45 29 15 1 64.4%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 36 22 10 4 61.1%
Amazon Attack 28 17 8 3 60.7%
Caro-Kann Defense: Karpov Variation 23 11 10 2 47.8%
Barnes Defense 19 15 4 0 79.0%
Amar Gambit 18 15 3 0 83.3%
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation 17 9 7 1 52.9%
Czech Defense 16 9 7 0 56.2%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 31 0
Losing 19 2
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