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Jesse February WIM

Username: JesseFebruary

Playing Since: 2014-07-25 (Inactive)

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Daily: 901
2W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 2147
218W / 170L / 26D
Blitz: 2036
1479W / 1398L / 139D
Bullet: 1887
353W / 332L / 23D

Overview

Jesse February, known on streams as JesseFebruary, is a bold and beloved figure in the online chess world. They are a titled player who has earned the Woman International Master (WIM) title from FIDE, and they bring a lively, personable presence to their chess content. A committed streamer and blitz enthusiast, JesseFebruary delights fans with fast, tactical battles, thoughtful commentary, and a knack for turning tough positions into entertaining moments. They proudly represent the modern chess player who blends competition with community.

Career and Titles

As a competitive force in blitz and rapid formats, JesseFebruary has built a reputation for versatility and poise under pressure. Their journey spans years of online events and streamed matches, emphasizing a deep understanding of timing, piece activity, and endgame technique. The peak moments include a standout blitz performance with a high-water mark around 2109, illustrating a capacity to compete at a high level in fast time controls. Beyond the board, they motivate aspiring players through accessible analysis and a welcoming streaming presence.

  • FIDE title: Woman International Master (WIM)
  • Blitz specialist with a reputation for sharp, tactical play and practical endgames
  • Active streamer who combines entertaining commentary with instructive content
  • Wide blitz repertoire including dynamic responses across multiple defenses and setups

Streaming and Public Presence

JesseFebruary uses their platform to demystify the game, sharing games, annotations, and real-time decision-making with a growing audience. The streams blend humor with clear strategic ideas, making blitz sessions as educational as they are entertaining. Followers appreciate the balance of competitive spirit and approachable, down-to-earth explanations that invite new players to the board.

Playing Style and Openings

Known for a lively and adaptable approach, JesseFebruary thrives in fast-paced battles where initiative and calculation decide the day. They frequently navigate an active endgame phase, reflecting a strong understanding of convertibility and resource management. Their openings show a flexible mindset, with a willingness to explore lines across French Defense, Caro-Kann, Scandinavian, and related defenses in blitz and rapid contexts. This versatility supports a play style that remains dynamic even when the clock is short.

  • Endgame oriented with a high frequency of endings in practical games
  • Comeback potential is reinforced by solid technical grounding after losses
  • Preferred time control: Blitz, with rapid and daily play as complements

Recognition and Presence

Beyond the board, JesseFebruary is recognized for contributing to the chess community as a respected content creator and mentor to fans and aspiring players. Their achievements as a titled player, combined with a streaming identity, position them as a key figure in contemporary chess culture. For a quick snapshot of their online profile, see Jesse February.


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Coach Chesswick

Hi Jesse, here’s some focused feedback based on your latest games

What’s working well

  • Tactical vision: Your recent wins show quick spotting of mating nets and piece co-ordination (e.g. the Ne2# tactic against juliocaracas).
  • Activity over material: You are comfortable giving a pawn back to seize the initiative, a trademark of your French/English structures.
  • Rook mobilisation: Moves such as …Rd5–Rc5–Rd4 appear in several wins—keep making the rooks the most active pieces on the board.

Key areas to improve

  1. Time management
    Three of the last six losses were on time (sometimes versus <1200 opposition). Practise one session per day at a slightly slower control (5 + 5 or 10 + 0) and aim to reach move 20 with ≥60 % of your clock. Use pre-moves only in completely forced lines.
  2. King safety & back-rank discipline
    • Dutch loss: 24…Ng6 left g- and h-files unattended.
    • Caro-Kann loss: back-rank mate on h3.
    Create “automatic” luft (h3/h6 or a3/a6) whenever both rooks are still on the board and queens are present.
  3. Deep calculation before tactical commitments
    In the Dutch game 30.Qc8? overlooked …Ne7 and the counter-sacrifice …Re3-e1#. Adopt a simple blunder-check ritual: «What are my opponent’s three strongest replies?» before playing any forcing move.
  4. End-game technique
    The win vs miguelfieeuna ended on time in a winning rook endgame. Convert faster by learning the Lucena and Philidor schemes (10-minute drill twice a week).
  5. Opening depth vs. Dutch & Caro-Kann
    Update your lines: versus 1…f5 consider 3.g3 set-ups; against the Caro-Kann Exchange learn the plan Bd3, h4-h5, Ne2-f4. A single evening of preparation will pay off immediately.

Immediate action plan

  • 15-minute Puzzle Storm focusing on defensive motifs (back-rank, overloading).
  • Play two 5 + 5 games after every blitz session; annotate one of them the same day.
  • Review each loss with an engine until the first –1.00 evaluation drop; train that position as a puzzle.
  • Weekly mini-study: one critical endgame theme + one new anti-Dutch idea.

Quick reference

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Keep enjoying your chess, Jesse—small, targeted tweaks will push you comfortably past the 2000 mark!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
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Rebecca Selkirk 80W / 61L / 12D View Games
AlexSem 49W / 5L / 0D View Games
danfrank99 17W / 29L / 1D View Games
Rebecca Selkirk 19W / 19L / 2D View Games
serverbusyc 19W / 12L / 3D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1887 2036 2147
2024 1792 2005 2128 901
2023 1823 1917 2085 901
2022 1819 1831 2120
2021 1584 1855 1839
2020 1695 1852 1865
2019 1433 1788 1101
2018 1711
2017 1431 1829
2016 1475 1867
2014 1288
Rating by Year201420162017201820192020202120222023202420252147901YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 214W / 222L / 15D 218W / 228L / 11D 74.9
2024 121W / 88L / 7D 114W / 95L / 7D 57.3
2023 304W / 244L / 32D 307W / 250L / 31D 75.7
2022 401W / 320L / 35D 396W / 328L / 41D 68.6
2021 85W / 87L / 9D 89W / 78L / 13D 59.7
2020 217W / 142L / 13D 205W / 153L / 18D 68.1
2019 13W / 9L / 0D 8W / 9L / 1D 69.7
2018 7W / 9L / 0D 5W / 12L / 2D 60.6
2017 23W / 28L / 3D 25W / 28L / 1D 65.8
2016 82W / 65L / 1D 84W / 66L / 5D 61.6
2014 0W / 1L / 0D 2W / 0L / 0D 46.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 381 228 153 0 59.8%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 250 129 108 13 51.6%
French Defense 188 95 84 9 50.5%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 169 96 66 7 56.8%
French Defense: Advance Variation 138 73 60 5 52.9%
Scandinavian Defense 136 75 57 4 55.1%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 86 52 29 5 60.5%
Barnes Defense 85 47 36 2 55.3%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 79 27 49 3 34.2%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 77 34 41 2 44.2%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 24 13 10 1 54.2%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 24 12 10 2 50.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 18 13 5 0 72.2%
French Defense: Advance Variation 18 11 5 2 61.1%
Scandinavian Defense 17 7 8 2 41.2%
Scotch Game 15 8 6 1 53.3%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon 15 7 7 1 46.7%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 15 12 1 2 80.0%
Amazon Attack 13 8 4 1 61.5%
French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Botvinnik Variation 13 3 9 1 23.1%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 103 58 43 2 56.3%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 80 42 36 2 52.5%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 43 23 19 1 53.5%
Scandinavian Defense 37 19 17 1 51.4%
French Defense: Advance Variation 33 21 11 1 63.6%
Amar Gambit 32 18 10 4 56.2%
Scotch Game 24 16 8 0 66.7%
Barnes Defense 22 9 12 1 40.9%
French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation 20 6 14 0 30.0%
Modern 17 10 5 2 58.8%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 31 0
Losing 12 2
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