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jgross35

Playing Since: 2017-09-12 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Daily: 969
140W / 193L / 9D
Rapid: 1022
3407W / 3455L / 148D
Blitz: 854
4437W / 5242L / 99D

Meet jgross35: The Chess Conqueror with a Trick Up His Sleeve

In the vast battlefield of 64 squares, jgross35 strides with both cunning and a hint of mischief. While his peak rapid rating of 1338 (achieved way back in 2017) might not be grandmaster level, this player’s persistence and witty style make every game a captivating story!

An aficionado of the Sicilian Defense—especially the Hyperaccelerated Dragon Variation—jgross35 has danced through over 670 rapid games in this fiery opening. His win rate in this complex line? A respectable 51.77%, proving he’s not just playing for fun but aiming to surprise opponents with his tactical flair.

Though his blitz battles show a bit of volatility (max rating near 1100), jgross35 doesn’t back down. His fighting spirit shines brightest in long, grinding games, averaging 54 moves per win in rapid and favoring endgames more than most casual players (a committed 61% endgame frequency!).

With a comeback rate of over 83%, it’s clear that giving up isn’t in jgross35’s playbook. Whether down a piece or facing a threatening position, this player loves to claw back, sometimes turning defeats into sweet victories (or at least making opponents sweat).

Don’t mistake his sometimes wobbly ratings for a lack of strategic depth—his games feature classic moves from openings like the Scotch Game and the Queen’s Pawn, alongside a preference to castle early (approximately 8 out of 10 games). He’s also no stranger to sacrifice and attack, delighting in complications more than passive play.

When does jgross35 prefer to strike? Early mornings around 6 AM seem to be the best time for optimum performance—so if you’re up for a challenge, grab a cup of coffee and beware!

Recent Glory

Just recently, on May 20th, 2025, jgross35 delivered a brilliant checkmate against GrandDuke1972 in a rare Scandinavian Defense Closed line, ending with a flourish that would make any grandmaster nod in appreciation. It was a journey of knights, pawns, queens, and a patient buildup culminating in a queen’s final elegant strike.

"Qa4#" – The sound of victory echoing on the digital board.

In blitz and daily games, jgross35 keeps challenging opponents across styles, sometimes winning by resignation, other times by sheer tactical prowess. His chess story is not just about ratings but about the love of the game, the thrill of the fight, and the joy of a well-played "check."

A player who may not always win, but never without making you think twice. That’s jgross35 — a true warrior of the chessboard!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
zolailola 0W / 1L / 0D
grandduke1972 12W / 17L / 0D
sisenbai 0W / 1L / 0D
teru_115 1W / 0L / 0D
baddlarry 1W / 0L / 0D
poojizm 1W / 1L / 0D
bellion02 0W / 1L / 0D
jacorex264 0W / 1L / 0D
aguzlan37 0W / 1L / 0D
suhaskhullar 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
duke72 36W / 55L / 2D
electricallysound 45W / 40L / 0D
geometricalgenius 28W / 52L / 1D
caztab 13W / 30L / 5D
grandduke1972 12W / 17L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1034 1027
2024 995 979
2023 965 877
2022 1131 871
2021 909 835
2020 854 923
2019 1039
2018 795 629
2017 627 1133 654
Rating by Year2017201820192020202120222023202420251133627YearRatingBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 164W / 161L / 4D 165W / 156L / 10D 65.0
2024 515W / 510L / 24D 500W / 529L / 24D 65.9
2023 498W / 501L / 24D 490W / 529L / 16D 63.8
2022 267W / 264L / 14D 278W / 255L / 10D 63.7
2021 253W / 226L / 8D 214W / 258L / 11D 59.5
2020 222W / 252L / 8D 218W / 253L / 10D 62.4
2019 880W / 849L / 22D 826W / 917L / 13D 56.7
2018 975W / 1137L / 20D 882W / 1246L / 20D 53.7
2017 274W / 353L / 7D 245W / 370L / 4D 49.1

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense Hyperaccelerated Dragon Variation 687 354 323 10 51.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 624 305 305 14 48.9%
Scotch Game 344 167 170 7 48.5%
Modern Defense with 252 114 129 9 45.2%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 210 101 104 5 48.1%
Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit 193 96 92 5 49.7%
Sicilian Defense 192 111 76 5 57.8%
Clemenz Opening 192 95 93 4 49.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 180 96 78 6 53.3%
Sicilian Defense Hyperaccelerated Dragon Fianchetto Variation 176 81 92 3 46.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Queens Pawn Opening 29 13 16 0 44.8%
Sicilian Defense Hyperaccelerated Dragon Variation 20 12 7 1 60.0%
Modern Defense with 19 5 12 2 26.3%
Philidor Defense 11 2 9 0 18.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Indian Game 9 4 5 0 44.4%
Sicilian Defense 8 3 5 0 37.5%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 8 2 6 0 25.0%
Old Benoni Defense 8 2 6 0 25.0%
Caro Kann Defense 6 2 4 0 33.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 696 303 386 7 43.5%
Scandinavian Defense 504 240 258 6 47.6%
Caro Kann Defense 454 199 251 4 43.8%
Van t Kruijs Opening 399 191 204 4 47.9%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 384 184 196 4 47.9%
Nimzowitsch Defense 271 131 136 4 48.3%
Queens Pawn Opening 255 101 154 0 39.6%
Reti Opening 198 89 108 1 45.0%
Philidor Defense 183 99 82 2 54.1%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 171 79 90 2 46.2%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 0
Losing 13 3