Jimmy Davidson

Jimmy Davidson (a.k.a. JimGenius)

Meet Jimmy Davidson, the chess connoisseur who dances on the 64 squares with a blend of grit, guile, and a pinch of cheeky genius. Known in the online arena as JimGenius, Jimmy has woven a complex tapestry of victories and lessons across bullet, blitz, rapid, and daily formats.

Rating Rollercoaster & Peak Peaks

Jimmy’s rating journey is nothing short of an epic saga. Starting from humble beginnings in 2014, he skyrocketed through the ranks, reaching his blitz peak of 2340 in late 2018 and outpacing himself with a bullet high rating of 2517 just this September 2024. His rapid and daily play also boast respectable peaks of 2038 and 2162, proving he can hold his own whether it’s a frantic bullet or a thoughtful daily showdown.

Battle-Hardened Stats

• Blitz: 6,060 wins out of 12,128 games – not bad for a speed fiend! His longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 22 games.
• Bullet: Over 5,400 wins in blazing fast duels, peaking at 2517 rating. That’s practically chess lightning.
• Rapid & Daily: Not just a speed demon, Jimmy also masters the slower pace with solid win ratios.

Beware opponents, Jimmy’s average game length is around 68 moves for wins – he’s in it for the long haul, savoring every twist and turn.

Playing Style & Quirks

Jimmy’s style? Think of a thrilling drama where every endgame is a nail-biter – he reaches endgames in a hefty 80% of matches. Early resignation is rare (~1%), he fights tooth and nail even after losing pieces (42.75% win rate after losing a piece!). With an impressive comeback rate above 80%, he proves that when the going gets tough, JimGenius gets going.

Psychologically, Jimmy sometimes feels the tilt – with a tilt factor of 26 – but hey, who doesn’t? He’s at his sharpest around midnight, staring down opponents while most of us are counting sheep.

Favorite Arsenal of Openings

Raised sword in hand, Jimmy favors classical battles like the French Defense Exchange Variation and the Four Knights Game, scoring near 50% win rates in blitz. Queens Gambit Accepted is another favorite, where his record flirts with a respectable 53% win rate. But beware his sneaky Italian game tactics like the Traxler Knight Sacrifice line – his last recorded checkmate was nothing short of spectacular.

Recent Highlight

Just recently, JimGenius delivered a breathtaking checkmate with the classic Italian Game Traxler Variation, dazzling the online crowd and opponents alike with a knight sacrifice worthy of a grandmaster movie scene. (Game Link)

Opponent Spotlight

Jimmy's most frequent rival is "danhy" with nearly 600 clashes. Whether friend or foe, these battles have sharpened his blade and proven his mettle over thousands of games.

Final Word

In the merciless world of online chess, Jimmy Davidson stands as a tenacious contender, a strategic thinker who loves a complex game and isn’t afraid to dance dangerously close to the edge.

Watch out world, JimGenius is on a streak and chessboards everywhere better stay alert.