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Jiner Zhu GM

Username: jinbojinbo

Playing Since: 2017-03-18 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2465
35W / 36L / 36D
Blitz: 2750
752W / 576L / 119D
Bullet: 2540
51W / 68L / 6D

Jiner Zhu - Grandmaster Extraordinaire

Jiner Zhu, also known as jinbojinbo on the chess battlefield, is a force to be reckoned with on the 64 squares. Holding the prestigious title of Grandmaster from FIDE, Jiner's journey through the ranks has been a rollercoaster of epic battles, brilliant tactics, and the occasional eyebrow-raising blunder (because who doesn’t have those?).

Career Highlights

Since bursting onto the scene, Jiner has showcased an impressive peak blitz rating of 2832 as of early 2022, and a bullet rating soaring up to 2771 the same year. Rapid games? Jiner hit their peak at 2501 in 2019, proving versatility and stamina across all time controls. Known for playing "Top Secret" opening lines more than a thousand times in blitz with a strong 54% win rate, their style is as mysterious as it is effective.

Playing Style & Stats

Never one to resign early (only about 1.28% early resignations), Jiner fights fiercely through endgames, featuring an endgame frequency of 83%. With an incredible comeback rate north of 87%, this Grandmaster doesn’t just play chess - they wage psychological warfare on their opponents.

White pieces bring a slight edge with a win rate of about 54%, but Jiner is no pushover playing Black either, sitting comfortably over 51%. Average game durations hover around 79 moves – proof that patience and strategic endurance reign supreme.

Notable Traits

  • Long winning streak: 36 games (because sometimes the opponent just can’t catch a break).
  • Tilt factor: 10 (even Grandmasters have their less-than-perfect days!).
  • Best time to play: The mystical hours around 2 AM. Clearly, the moonlight brings out the best moves.
  • Favorite opponents: Strangely enjoys facing robertoalejandro10 and elespartanooo, among many others, keeping the rivalry spicy.

Recent Battles on the Board

Just recently, Jiner executed a slick victory with the Black pieces in a sharp English Opening (Symmetrical Variation), winning by resignation against a 2600-rated opponent. You can almost hear the sigh of relief – or despair – depending on which side you were on!

But like every chess hero, Jiner faced some dramatic defeats as well, including a tough loss against ElEspartanooo using the Sicilian Defense. Even grandmasters taste defeat now and then, which only makes their triumphs sweeter!

Why Follow Jiner?

If you like your chess with a mix of tactical wizardry, grudging resilience, and a dash of midnight madness, Jiner Zhu is your muse. Whether blitz, bullet, or rapid, this Grandmaster fights on with nerves of steel and a brain wired for combinations.

“Checkmate is not just a move, it's a mood.” – Probably Jiner Zhu

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Game Analysis

Your recent bullet games showcase a solid understanding of opening theory, particularly your use of the Sicilian Defense Najdorf and related variations. You are able to reach complex middle game positions against strong opponents. However, there are some opportunities for improvement:

  • In your latest loss, despite reaching an active position, you lost on time. Improving time management during critical moments will help convert promising positions into wins.
  • You navigate sharp positions well but sometimes miss tactical shots from your opponents, such as knight forks and pawn breaks. Increasing your tactical alertness under time pressure would be beneficial.
  • You execute pawn breaks and piece exchanges effectively, but the timing can sometimes be improved to gain clearer advantages earlier.

Strengths to Build On

Based on your recent games and overall statistics, here are some key strengths:

  • Opening Mastery: Your success with the Amar Gambit and Sicilian Defense indicates a strong grasp on these openings and their typical plans. Use this as your strategic foundation.
  • Endgame Technique: Your ability to handle complex endgames shows promise, particularly in converting material or positional advantages.
  • Resilience: Despite close losses, your record is balanced, showing you fight hard in your games and keep your composure.
  • Win Conversion: Your strength adjusted win rate above 54% is very good in bullet games, indicating an ability to capitalize on opponents' mistakes faster than average.

Areas for Targeted Improvement

To continue raising your bullet rating and overall chess strength, consider focusing on these areas:

  • Time Management: Work on maintaining steady time balance. Avoid spending too long on early moves and leave enough time for critical positions later.
  • Tactical Vision: Perform regular tactical exercises to spot threats and combination opportunities faster in blitz and bullet time controls.
  • Opening Repertoire Diversity: While your Amar Gambit and Sicilian are strong, some other openings like the Alekhine Defense and Caro-Kann have lower success rates. Consider refining or supplementing these lines.
  • Positional Play Under Pressure: Focus on making quick but sound positional decisions to avoid pitfalls during time scrambles.
  • Endgame Simplification: Practice simplifying into winning or drawable endgames under time pressure so you can confidently close out games.

Next Steps and Resources

To improve your bullet performance further:

  • Use online tactical trainers designed for blitz timing to improve pattern recognition and speed.
  • Analyze your bullet games to identify recurring tactical mistakes or positional misjudgments.
  • Practice faster decision-making in familiar opening structures to save time.
  • Consider training some less common opening lines with a deeper focus to surprise opponents.
  • Keep a consistent training schedule to build confidence and reduce rating fluctuations over time.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
sarablackpanther 3W / 8L / 5D
Arjun Erigaisi 1W / 12L / 1D
Aronyak Ghosh 3W / 7L / 2D
Alexander Rustemov 1W / 4L / 3D
dzomg 1W / 4L / 3D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2540 2750 2465
2024 2552 2703 2413
2023 2562 2700 2385
2022 2650 2572 2425
2021 2601 2489 2300
2020 2315
2019 2469 2364
2018 2247 1777
2017 2278 2328
Rating by Year20172018201920202021202220232024202527501777YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 72W / 46L / 10D 60W / 50L / 23D 91.4
2024 97W / 72L / 18D 95W / 68L / 22D 91.0
2023 67W / 60L / 8D 78W / 51L / 14D 83.3
2022 61W / 35L / 18D 52W / 48L / 17D 96.0
2021 3W / 8L / 3D 1W / 8L / 5D 85.2
2020 3W / 1L / 0D 1W / 0L / 3D 99.5
2019 13W / 13L / 7D 17W / 13L / 2D 86.6
2018 116W / 67L / 8D 115W / 74L / 10D 66.2
2017 68W / 56L / 4D 70W / 53L / 4D 75.9

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 81 62 15 4 76.5%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 56 33 22 1 58.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 55 23 25 7 41.8%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 45 28 13 4 62.2%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 31 16 11 4 51.6%
Sicilian Defense 29 19 10 0 65.5%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 29 17 9 3 58.6%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 29 14 13 2 48.3%
King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Delayed Fianchetto 26 8 15 3 30.8%
Barnes Defense 25 19 6 0 76.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 36 0
Losing 10 2