jerkocut

Profile Summary: jerkocut

Meet jerkocut, a spirited rapid chess enthusiast navigating the battlefield of 64 squares with grit and determination. Although still early in the rapid ratings arena, hitting a peak of 830 in April 2025, jerkocut shows a willingness to dive headfirst into complexity — with an average rating hovering around 476 as of May 2025.

Playing Style & Strengths

With an endgame frequency above 55%, jerkocut clearly sticks around for the long haul, averaging about 51 moves when claiming victory (and slightly more in defeat). Not one to resign too quickly, the early resignation rate sits modestly at 5.4%, proving a fighter’s heart unwilling to throw in the towel prematurely.

Opening Choices

Opening like a curious explorer, jerkocut enjoys the Kings Fianchetto Opening and Van't Kruijs Opening, though the French Defense shines brightest with a 63.64% win rate, even boasting a perfect 100% score in the rare French Defense Queens Knight Variation. Conversely, the Slav Formation under Kings Fianchetto remains a nemesis - zero wins from three tense battles.

Notable Streaks & Opponents

The longest winning streak is a respectable 5 games, though the wildcard “longest losing streak” stretches to a humbling 8. Yet jerkocut’s perseverance is admirable, currently bouncing back from a single loss. Opponent-wise, victory dances at 100% against select challengers like zjackson13 and LordofthePims, reminding the competition that jerkocut can be as unpredictable as a chessboard full of knights.

Psychological Quirks & Quips

With a tilt factor of 8, jerkocut is not immune to the emotional rollercoaster of chess combat — but hey, who isn’t? Best time to strike is noon sharp, when the mind is crisp and ready to pin and fork with precision. Beware opponents playing late evenings; that’s when jerkocut’s win rate dips to a chilly 27.27% at 8 PM.

Recent Battles

Recent wins show tactical savvy and resilience, notably defeating zjackson13 by resignation after a grueling 26-move Owens Defense skirmish. Meanwhile, recent setbacks such as the close loss to Kreuzritter93 highlight areas ripe for improvement — particularly against aggressive responses in the Kings Fianchetto.

Final Thoughts

Jerko could be described as a "diamond in the rough" who might occasionally blunder a piece or throw a pawn haphazardly but never fails to entertain. The journey from the lower 400s rating to an established rapid contender might be arduous, but if persistence rings true, jerkocut’s name might just become a legend whispered loudly in online chess forums.