class: demon knight

Demon Knight: The Chess Enigma

Meet jhou7777, also known in chess circles as the Demon Knight. A player whose Rapid rating once soared to an intimidating 829 in October 2023, jhou7777 has been navigating the battlefield of chess with a mix of tactical aggression, unpredictable openings, and occasional early resignations that leave opponents pondering: "Did they just give up or were they casting a spell?"

Profile Overview

• Peak Rapid Rating: 829 (October 2023)
• Current Rapid Rating: Around 208 (June 2025)
• Preferred Time Control: Rapid (because slow is for mortals)
• Playing Style: A devilishly cunning mix—knows when to strike and occasionally prefers to quit early rather than face a boring loss. The average game ends roughly around 40 moves, but expect surprises!

Strategic Arsenal

Demon Knight favors tricky openings and isn't afraid of gambits that raise eyebrows. Some fan favorites include:

• Center Game — a balanced battleground with a 52.8% win rate over 53 games.
• Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation — demonically effective with a 70% win rate.
• Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense — keeping enemies guessing with a 63.6% success rate.
• Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Variation — tactical mastery with a 62.5% win rate.

Just like a knight galloping unpredictably across the board, jhou7777’s openings reflect an appetite for trouble—for the opponent, of course.

Battle Records

With a Rapid record flirting with even splits—197 wins against 207 losses and 7 draws—this player is no stranger to both victory and defeat. But beware: Demon Knight’s comeback rate stands tall at 76.14%, refusing to stay down for long.

Recent Games

Glorious Victory

On June 8, 2025, jhou7777 unleashed a masterful defense against touuuma, converting a Scandinavian Defense into a triumph by resignation. A swift and elegant end to a tense battle!

A Bitter Defeat

Not all battles go the Demon Knight's way. A recent loss by checkmate to Harry124James123Potter reminds us that even the fiercest warriors have off days.
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Playing Hours & Psychology

Known for a peak performance around 6 AM (definitely not a typical knight’s hour), jhou7777 racks up a perfect 100% win rate playing at this hour! Though occasionally prone to an 8-point tilt factor, the Demon Knight keeps calm and calculated for the most part, especially when the pressure is on.

Fun Facts

• Has a penchant for winning when the opponent resigns (141 losses by resignation—ouch!)
• Enjoys flipping the king’s pawn and dancing with complicated lines rather than simple, boring endgames
• Longest winning streak: 7 games. Longest losing streak: 8 games. The dark knight’s journey continues.

Summary:

In the vast chess universe, jhou7777 is the Demon Knight: a player who thrives on bold openings, tactical flair, and a fighting spirit that refuses to die. Whether clinching victory with a sneaky gambit or bowing out early with dramatic flair, this player adds a bit of diabolical charm to every game.