Jim Charly: The Chess Conqueror with a Dash of Charm
Better known in the digital chess arenas as Jimzer2ter, Jim Charly is a player who combines persistence, tactical ingenuity, and enough quirky flair to keep opponents guessing and audiences entertained. His journey through the 64 squares is one of valiant efforts, brutal battles, and moments of brilliance peppered with the occasional humble blunder.
Rating Chronicles & Style
Jim's chess rating plot reads like an epic saga, peaking dramatically in 2024 with a blistering 1615 in Bullet and nearly matching that with a swift 1604 in Blitz. These numbers prove his mettle as a fierce competitor in fast-paced formats, where lightning-fast decisions can make or break a game.
Unlike a typical chess robot, Jim has a flair for the dramatic — his comeback rate of 83.74% says it all. Losing a piece? No problem; he's got a 44.6% success rate bouncing back to win after such setbacks. His longest winning streak? An impressive 13 games, followed by a discouraging but character-building 16-game losing streak — because every hero needs their dark moment before the triumphant return.
A Renaissance Man of Openings
Master of mystery or just keeping his cards close, Jim’s favorite opening in Bullet and Blitz is enigmatically named "Top Secret"—a formidable weapon wielded in nearly 1800 games! Beyond that, he's shown a respectable command of classical openings like the Englund Gambit, French Defense, and Scandinavian Defense, often maintaining around a 50% to 75% win rate.
Play Times and Psychology
Jim is a morning person—or at least, his best moves come around 7 AM, when most players are still wrestling with their coffee cups. Intriguingly, his win rates spike early in the morning and during the witching hours around 3 AM, when most humans have surrendered to sleep or sanity.
He’s a fierce competitor but also knows when to admit defeat, with an early resignation rate of just 2.67%. This speaks to the sportsman in him: fighting to the checkmate or the bitter end (whichever comes first).
Recent Triumphs & Tales from the Board
Jim's latest victory was a textbook example of precision and patience. In a sharp Bishop's Opening, he charmingly danced past his opponent’s defenses, culminating in a graceful checkmate on move 32. And while the losses do come—as they surely must—each one is fuel for the fire of his next battle.
Overall Legacy
With a career spanning over half a decade and thousands of games, Jim Charly defies the notion that chess is all serious study and no fun. His balance of tactical awareness, steadfastness, and willingness to experiment makes him a player to watch, a hero who knows that in chess, as in life, it's about enjoying the game even when the pawns get eaten.
Remember the name Jimzer2ter — or just Jim Charly to his friends — for a chess adventure filled with strategy, surprises, and a sprinkle of humor.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| grosfaisan22 | 6W / 65L / 1D | View Games |
| garizer | 9W / 33L / 0D | View Games |
| cuulhwip | 3W / 13L / 0D | View Games |
| pahtican | 6W / 3L / 1D | View Games |
| leetsymphony | 2W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 828 | 808 | 861 | 985 |
| 2024 | 603 | 699 | 1003 | 902 |
| 2023 | 483 | 780 | 991 | 1053 |
| 2022 | 675 | 786 | 946 | |
| 2021 | 699 | 834 | 934 | 1059 |
| 2020 | 993 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 426W / 373L / 30D | 385W / 411L / 36D | 63.4 |
| 2024 | 252W / 250L / 11D | 217W / 278L / 14D | 55.2 |
| 2023 | 319W / 276L / 28D | 260W / 339L / 15D | 58.7 |
| 2022 | 10W / 15L / 1D | 12W / 16L / 0D | 59.8 |
| 2021 | 251W / 223L / 9D | 219W / 245L / 14D | 54.7 |
| 2020 | 18W / 27L / 0D | 22W / 26L / 1D | 55.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1825 | 884 | 910 | 31 | 48.4% |
| Englund Gambit | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Reti Opening Kingside Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Vienna Hybrid Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1533 | 738 | 725 | 70 | 48.1% |
| Italian Game | 33 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 51.5% |
| Philidor Defense | 30 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 46.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 26 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 53.9% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 25 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 44.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 23 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 30.4% |
| Bishops Opening | 15 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Scotch Game | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 64.3% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 202 | 78 | 123 | 1 | 38.6% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Four Knights Game Italian Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Center Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 710 | 326 | 360 | 24 | 45.9% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Center Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense French Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 0 |
| Losing | 16 | 4 |