Jem Gurner - Candidate Master Extraordinaire
Meet Jem Gurner, a wizard of the chessboard and proud bearer of the esteemed FIDE title Candidate Master. Jem isn’t just another player; they are a strategic force known for their resilient comebacks and a relentless passion for the game. Their tactical spirit is so lively that even after losing a piece, they still come back with nearly 49% win rate—talk about turning lemons into chessboard lemonade!
Rating Rollercoaster
Starting from humble beginnings with blitz ratings near 950 in 2013, Jem has steadily soared to dazzling heights, peaking at an impressive Blitz rating of 2279 in late 2024. Similarly, their bullet skills are sharp as a knight’s fork with a peak rating crescendo of 2291. Rapid and daily games haven’t been left out either, with peaks flirting around the 2200 mark, proving Jem’s versatility at all time controls. From an average game lasting about 67 moves when they win, to enduring longer battles of 80 moves when they lose, Jem embodies both endurance and precision.
Playing Style & Psychological Flair
Jem has a peculiar fondness for the Modern Defense, often sprinkling their play with variations like the Averbakh and Standard lines with notable win rates topping 55% in blitz, and even scoring a brilliant 60%+ in bullet. Not one to resign easily, Jem’s early resignation rate hovers around a modest 2.5%, and with a tilt factor of 10 (whatever that means), they keep their cool more than a queen on ice.
Their best hour to play? Hands down, 9 PM, when the stars align, the pieces dance, and the opponents tremble. This timing magic may explain how Jem manages a win rate north of 52% across the week, peaking on Wednesdays.
Record & Rivalries
With over 5,300 blitz wins and more than 2,000 victors in bullet, Jem's scoreboard is definitely one for the books. They're no stranger to drawing swords with regular rivals like aerialsgalore (884 clashes!) and joe_beddoe12 (663 battles), often pushing each other to their limits. Fun fact: Jem boasts a 100% win rate against several opponents—clearly a nightmare on the board for those unfortunates.
Memorable Victories
One of Jem’s recent standout wins was a gripping encounter in the CI Championship 2024 – Round 4, where deploying the Modern Defense, Jem outmaneuvered opponent Jerseypheonix in a prolonged and complex game that ended in a masterful resignation victory. For those who love the gritty details, they can savor the intricacies of the game via the game [link](https://www.chess.com/game/daily/774682985).
In Summary
Whether it’s bullet or daily correspondence, Jem Gurner’s chess journey is marked by steady improvement, fearless resilience, and a touch of brilliance in opening theory. They remind us all that the game of chess is not just about pawns and knights, but the art of patience, psychology, and sometimes a little bit of cheeky fun.
Ready to challenge the Candidate Master? Don’t say we didn’t warn you.