Jivan1204

Player Profile: Jivan1204

Meet Jivan1204, a spirited rapid chess enthusiast who's been on a meteoric rise since late 2024. Starting with a modest rapid rating of 224 in December 2024, Jivan1204 has clawed their way up to a proud peak rating of 612 by May 2025 — in just a little over half a year! Surely the chessboard feels the tremors when this player sits down.

Chess Journey & Style

Not one to shy away from a fight, Jivan1204 plays an intense and tactical game, known to average about 48 moves per win — which means they enjoy a good strategic marathon, not just quickcheckmates. They demonstrate solid resilience too, staging comebacks nearly 60% of the time after setbacks, proving that losing a piece is merely a chance to channel their inner phoenix. But beware their tilt factor, just 7%, so they're mostly calm even when things get heated.

Opening Flair

Jivan1204’s opening repertoire is a fun mix of classics and spicy defenses:

• Scandinavian Defense: Their secret weapon, boasting an impressive 82.35% win rate — it's like watching a magician pull rabbits out of a hat.
• French Defense Knight Variation: Another reliable favorite with an 85.71% success rate. It’s clear they’re very comfortable playing the French, especially when it involves knights prancing around like tactical ninjas.
• King’s Pawn Opening: With nearly 100 games here and a solid 50.53% win rate, it's their go-to battleground, proving basics can be brilliant.
• And a dash of Vienna Game and Bishop’s Opening for that unpredictable edge.

On The Board

Jivan1204 isn’t just about flashy openings — they excel in endgames under pressure, engaging in nearly half their games' final stages. Notably, 72 of their wins come from the sweet satisfaction of a checkmate, while resignations slightly outnumber checkmate wins, showing they know when to bow gracefully and live to fight the next round.

Record & Rivalries

With a total rapid record of 193 wins, 155 losses, and 19 draws, they are a fierce competitor always looking to improve. Their longest winning streak is an impressive 8 games, and they've managed to keep calm with a current winning streak of 1, savoring each victory while preparing the next attack.

Some opponents have learned (the hard way) that Jivan1204 doesn’t back down. Against recent rivals like RiccioDVX, jaleenaa, and cpttrojan, Jivan has a perfect 100% win rate — talk about a nemesis! Meanwhile, a few like krishu72 have snatched wins, keeping the rivalry spicy.

Best Time To Play

Night owls take note: Jivan1204’s optimal playing hours are around 8 PM, with a 100% win rate at 18:00 and 20:00 hours! Early mornings or sleepy afternoons? Maybe not so much—only around 37–44% wins then. So if you want to challenge them, avoid prime time hours unless you’re feeling brave.

Highlight Game

Their recent triumph against RiccioDVX was a thrilling display of tactical genius, culminating in a checkmate after carefully navigating the French Defense Exchange Variation. The game lasted 55 moves, and featured promotions, precise calculations, and no mercy — a true testament to Jivan1204’s dogged focus and love for the battle!

Final Thoughts

Jivan1204 might not be grandmaster yet, but their trajectory suggests that’s only a matter of time — or many, many games later! Their mix of solid openings, tactical resilience, and a penchant for endgame duels makes them a player to watch. Whether conquering Scandinavian defenses or promoting pawns like a kingmaker, this player knows chess isn’t just a game, it’s an adventure... with checkmates (and occasional resignations) swirling around every corner.