jimmysimply

Overview

jimmysimply is a spirited online chess player known for sharp rapid games, long endgames, and an uncanny ability to stage comebacks. Preferring Rapid time controls, jimmysimply combines stubborn endgame play with a taste for offbeat openings — sometimes to brilliant effect, sometimes to comic disaster.

• Preferred time control: Rapid (frequent play and most of the history is here)
• Rapid record (aggregate): 573 wins · 547 losses · 80 draws
• Peak rapid rating: 1968 (2023-04-21) (peaked in April 2023)

Playing Style

Expect long, grindy battles. jimmysimply’s games often go deep (avg decisive length ~70–76 moves) and show a preference for endgame play. Tactical resilience is a hallmark: a very high comeback rate suggests calm under fire and an ability to salvage positions most would resign.

• Endgame frequency: 76.48% — likes to play until the fat lady sings
• Comeback rate: 81.97% — will fight back from worse positions
• Avg moves per win: ~69; per loss: ~76
• Early resignation rate: 36% (occasionally quick to bow out when frustrated)

Openings & Repertoire

jimmysimply mixes mainstream French and Scotch ideas with adventurous choices like the Bird/Dutch Batavo Gambit. The repertoire shows both solid preparation and a willingness to unsettle opponents early.

• Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit — frequent and successful (Bird Opening: Dutch Variation)
• French Defense (Exchange & Advance variations) — comfortable structure play (French Defense)
• Scotch Game — sharp central play (Scotch Game)
• Sicilian experiments (Alapin, Najdorf, Sozin) — mixed results but a fun read for fans (Sicilian Defense)

Top opening stat highlights: French Advance shows a high win rate (~60.7%), while some Sicilian branches have been trickier (lower win rates).

Career Highlights & Patterns

jimmysimply’s career is a rollercoaster of strong streaks and learning curves.

• Longest winning streak: 15 consecutive wins
• Longest losing streak: 7 games
• Tilt factor: 7 — competitive and emotionally engaged
• Best time of day to play: 07:00 (morning clarity!)

Performance by day and hour shows notable peaks (e.g., very strong win rates in certain evening hours and at 11:00/22:00), suggesting rhythmic play habits to exploit.

Opponents & Rivalries

jimmysimply has faced a handful of repeat opponents with mixed fortunes. Some rivalries are friendly, some are one-sided — but all make for entertaining matches.

• Most-played: astarrboy (3 games), mightyjoe001 (3 games) — notable sweep vs mightyjoe001 (3–0)
• Other recurring opponents: dragansplit, geraldofalkenberg1, scacchiharam_yt
• Record quirks: can flip results depending on opening choices and time of day

Notable Game (interactive)

Here’s a compact illustrative game you can replay in a board viewer:

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Seasonal Trends & Yearly Notes

Across years, jimmysimply saw a climb into the high 1800s and a peak in 2023 before settling into a solid strong club-level performance. Rapid play is the largest corpus, with daily/shorter games appearing intermittently.

• 2022–2023: rapid rise and consolidation
• 2024: many tough battles and deep endgames
• 2025: fewer games but continued experimentation

Fun Facts & Practical Tips

• Nickname on the server: jimmysimply — memorable and honest.
• Psychological tendencies: strong comeback ability but a modest tilt factor. A short break after a loss helps.
• Best practice tip: play openings you know at 07:00 and save the flashy gambits for late-night blitz.

Visualizations & Quick Links

Quick view of rating history and performance:

Want to explore a term or opening? Try these placeholders:

• Bird Opening: Dutch Variation
• French Defense: Advance Variation
• Scotch Game

Closing Note

jimmysimply is a fun, resilient rapid player: prone to deep fights, inventive choices, and dramatic recoveries. Whether you want a serious theoretical game or a wild, tactical rollercoaster, match requests are likely to be entertaining — and occasionally educational.