Niño Jiménez (jimninus)
Meet Niño Jiménez, known in chess circles as jimninus, a crafty player whose journey on the 64 squares is as dramatic as a telenovela. From humble beginnings in 2015 with a daily rating starting in the 1300s, Niño quickly soared to an impressive peak of 1887 in March 2016—a peak as high as a bishop on the seventh rank!
His game style? A curious mix of resilience and a touch of flair. With a comeback rate of over 67%, Niño refuses to go quietly, often staging glorious reversals that leave opponents scratching their heads—and sometimes their pawns. But beware! This warrior’s tilt factor stands at a staggering 241, indicating that when the chips are down, emotions can run hotter than a heated rook duel.
Playing Highlights and Style
- Favorite Openings: Niño favors the classical lines, with a penchant for the King's Pawn and Philidor Defense, boasting win rates of 69.23% and 60% respectively in daily games. He dabbles in the mysterious "Top Secret" opening that wins more than half the time—sounds like a game to be avoided or maybe studied!
- Game Length: Average wins span around 54 moves, proving Niño is in for the long haul rather than quick checkmates (though opponents beware: he finishes games with flair!).
- Competitive Spirit: While having more losses than wins in daily games overall, Niño has a respectable streak of 33 consecutive wins at one point. And those who underestimate him quickly learn: patience pays off.
Rating and Performance
Beyond the dramatic ups and downs in daily chess, Niño's rapid rating peaked at an impressive 1598 in August 2019, showing that speed chess is no stranger to his repertoire. Blitz and bullet may not be his strongest suits, with peaks in the mid-1400s and just above 1000 respectively, but hey, slow and steady—or at least thoughtful—wins the game!
Memorable Battles
One recent gem from 2020 was a triumph in the French Defense Advance Variation, played with steely precision and strategy, leading to a classy win by resignation. Niño’s games often reflect both patient build-up and tactical punches—no quick draw here!
Off the Board
Niño's peak performances tend to come in the early hours (5 AM being prime time), suggesting caffeine and early morning tactics are a secret weapon. Also, if you’re an opponent playing on Saturdays or Fridays, beware—his win rate soars near 60%! But if you catch him frustrated, watch out for early resignations at a notable 13.16% rate—everyone has their limits!
In the end, Niño Jiménez is a passionate and sometimes unpredictable presence on the chessboard, balancing the art of slow strategic battles with flashes of tactical brilliance. Whether you face him online or just follow his games for fun, jimninus offers a great story with every move.
