About Juan Tapia Mena
Juan Tapia Mena, also known online as JJTMChess2002, is a chess enthusiast whose journey is deeply rooted in rapid, blitz, and bullet chess formats. Known for an aggressive and tactical style, Juan shines brightest in fast-paced games, often thrilling opponents with his quick thinking and resilient comebacks.
Playing Style & Strengths
Juan prefers bullet chess, where his quick calculations and tactical awareness truly come alive. His average game length suggests a player who balances aggression and strategy, with a keen eye for positions that lead to dynamic play. Notably, his comeback rate is impressively high at 80%, demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity.
- Early Resignation Rate: 2.43% (rarely gives up early)
- Endgame frequency: 69% (strong endgame skills)
- White pieces Win Rate: 56.68%
- Black pieces Win Rate: 53.34%
Achievements & Peak Ratings
- Peak Bullet rating: 2374 (July 2025)
- Peak Blitz rating: 2257 (June 2025)
- Peak Rapid rating: 2171 (June 2025)
- Peak Daily rating: 1362 (August 2024)
With over 11,000 wins across all formats, Juan has proven to be a formidable competitor. His longest winning streak stands at an impressive 26 games!
Favorite Openings
Juan is versatile but shows a fondness for certain openings that align well with his playstyle:
- Amar Gambit – Highly effective with a wicked 66.74% win rate in blitz games.
- London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation – A tricky weapon with a 54.76% win rate in blitz.
- Caro-Kann Defense – Solid choice with balanced outcomes.
- Amazon Attack and its Siberian Attack variation – Healthy success rates showcasing aggressive play.
- Scandinavian Defense – Juan handles this line confidently.
Memorable Traits
Juan has earned a reputation for his strong tactical vision, coupled with a remarkable ability to turn games around once a piece is lost, maintaining a winning percentage even then at over 50%. His opponents better beware: Juan keeps his cool better than most and has a tilt factor of just 18, which means he recovers from setbacks without losing his edge. His best time to play is around 10:00 AM, which might be when his coffee kicks in!
Rivalries & Opponents
Juan has had many battles with recurring opponents such as ajedrezconmonchess, j3sus589, and pedrocordova. Though ajedrezconmonchess has won more games overall against him, Juan boasts stronger records against others like pedrocordova and fonseca224, proving his fighting spirit and adaptability.