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jcosta1939

Playing Since: 2025-04-05 (Active)

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Rapid: 661
1546W / 1552L / 72D

Player Profile: jcosta1939

Meet jcosta1939, a rapid-fire chess persona known for a rollercoaster whirlwind of wins, losses, and a dash of draws that keep both opponents and spectators on the edge of their seats. With a peak rapid rating of 821 reached in April 2025, this player dances around with a performance that's as unpredictable as a chessboard hurricane but just as thrilling!

Playing Style & Personality

jcosta1939 approaches the game with a mix of tactical bravery and occasional early resignations (around 6.66%), so be prepared: if the heat's on, they might throw in the towel—but only occasionally! Known to breeze through endgames frequently (nearly 52% of their games), they've got a knack for marathoning their chess battles with an average game lasting a healthy about 53 moves whether winning or losing.

With a psychological tilt factor of 9, this competitor feels the pressure but bounces back with a comeback rate skyrocketing at nearly 54%! They play their best chess early morning around 7 AM, so maybe that's the best time to avoid them—or challenge them if you're feeling bold.

Opening Arsenal – The Battle-tested Repertoire

jcosta1939 favors classic and dynamic openings, leading with 1.e4 in the vast majority of games. Their special weapons? The Four Knights Game Spanish Variation and intricate lines in the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, boasting win rates soaring around 60-76%! They also excel in the Philidor Defense with a commendable 59% win rate. If you’re looking for a match, prepare for a tactical dance with lots of knight maneuvers and strategic pawn pushes.

Record Highlights & Rivalries

After battling over 1,400 rapid games, jcosta1939 holds a near-even record of 708 wins to 721 losses and 30 exhilarating draws. Their most electrifying winning streak stretches to 10 games—not bad for keeping the chess gods entertained!

Some opponents have felt the pinch more than once, while others managed to slip past unscathed. They have a penchant for flipping the script, sometimes pulling off wins against players like marinstclaire, lukeinwest, and dhanush009000 with a 100% success rate, earning bragging rights with every encounter.
But watch out: some foes like jrmgng and cartoonyfyou have a perfect defense record against them, a rivalry that keeps the bar high for all future clashes.

Favourite Game Moment

Last checkmate victory: In a thrilling display of the Four Knights Game Spanish Variation (Classical Variation), jcosta1939 delivered a captivating final blow with a neat Ra7# for checkmate, showcasing excellent board awareness and tactical precision.

When to Catch jcosta1939 at Their Best

Chess is a round-the-clock battle, but statistics show jcosta1939's win rate peaks at 7 AM with a perfect 100% win rate during that hour. Meanwhile, beware playing late at night or Friday evenings; mornings are their battleground of choice!

Summary

jcosta1939 is a rapid chess gladiator, navigating the battlefield with a blend of resilience, swift endgames, and strategic opening mastery. Whether it's a nail-biting finish or an unexpected early exit, their games promise a story worth telling. Expect passion, a splash of unpredictability, and—most importantly—a love for the beautiful game.

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🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
talgusapus 1W / 0L / 0D
de_profundiis 0W / 1L / 0D
al3azmi90 0W / 1L / 0D
msshaikh0047 1W / 0L / 0D
uv3nt3k 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
shagatron69r 1W / 4L / 0D
2plash6 0W / 2L / 1D
ehrwzz 0W / 3L / 0D
kyaloken 1W / 2L / 0D
pablocgarcia 1W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 611

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 432W / 401L / 21D 397W / 436L / 16D 54.2

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 223 102 119 2 45.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 106 52 54 0 49.1%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 77 44 31 2 57.1%
Indian Game 59 25 33 1 42.4%
Three Knights Opening 53 27 25 1 50.9%
Philidor Defense 50 31 16 3 62.0%
Scotch Game 45 23 20 2 51.1%
Ruy Lopez Opening Berlin Defense 37 19 17 1 51.4%
French Defense Knight Variation 37 18 19 0 48.6%
Van t Kruijs Opening 35 18 16 1 51.4%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 1
Losing 9 0