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jkirl

Username: jkirl18

Playing Since: 2024-12-12 (Active)

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Rapid: 968
1497W / 1473L / 139D

Profile: jkirl18

Meet jkirl18, a rapidly climbing chess contender whose journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster—sometimes soaring past 1000 in rapid rating, sometimes flirting closely with defeat, but always returning with a smile and a fresh strategy. By 2025 March, jkirl18 hit a personal peak rapid rating of 1021, a proud milestone proving sheer determination and grit over nearly 1,400 rapid games played.

Playing Style & Strengths

With an average game length nearing 60 moves per win, jkirl18 clearly loves a good, strategic tussle rather than quick skirmishes. A keen endgame enthusiast, about 68% of their games venture deep into the endgame battlefield. Not one to resign early (a mere 0.93% early resignation rate), jkirl18 embraces challenges head-on and is equipped with a tactical comeback skill that’s nothing short of heroic—boasting an 86.5% comeback rate when down. When a piece is lost, expect jkirl18 to still hold their ground with a respectable 45% win rate.

Opening Preferences

The Scandinavian Defense holds a special place in jkirl18’s repertoire, especially the Mieses Kotrc Variation, played over 200 times—though with a tough 37.7% win rate, it might be the ultimate test of patience and sly tactical weaving. Other favorite openings include the Queen’s Pawn Opening and the Center Game Accepted Paulsen Attack, where jkirl18 shows a positive knack for squeezing advantages.

Winning & Losing Streaks

Our player’s longest winning streak clocks in at an impressive 13 games, a delightful hot streak any grandmaster would envy. Conversely, the longest losing streak hit a rough patch at 10 games, reminding us all that even the best have their off days.

Psychological Profile & Timing

With a tilt factor of 10, jkirl18 occasionally feels the sting of frustration, but bounces back cleverly. Playing just after midnight seems to be their magic hour, sporting a win rate over 60% at 0:00, making night owl chess enthusiasts jealous worldwide. Fridays are their lucky days with nearly 52% wins.

Recent Battle Highlights

A memorable recent victory saw jkirl18 crush opponent zenky10 by resignation in an intense Reti Opening battle, showcasing patience and positional mastery over 31 moves. Not every game is smooth sailing — a recent loss to blundyr by checkmate reminds us that chess is as cruel as it is beautiful.

Overall Record

After a grueling 1,370+ rapid games, jkirl18 stands nearly neck-and-neck with 659 wins, 645 losses, and 66 draws, proof that every game is fought fiercely. This player isn’t just here to play — they’re here to learn, adapt, and entertain with every move.

In the grand chessboard of life, jkirl18 moves with persistence, a touch of humor, and a never-say-die spirit.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
roulece 1W / 0L / 0D
yahia-dz9 1W / 0L / 0D
bellemy25 0W / 1L / 0D
totoch94 1W / 0L / 0D
azizalijessa 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
ramavathsatheesh 1W / 3L / 0D
adhomus 1W / 1L / 1D
bacot-njeng09 0W / 3L / 0D
nirvawed 1W / 1L / 1D
zapola13 2W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 884
2024 737
Rating by Year20242025884737YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 346W / 312L / 40D 318W / 340L / 30D 71.4
2024 37W / 37L / 2D 38W / 34L / 4D 64.7

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 246 94 142 10 38.2%
Scandinavian Defense 186 93 80 13 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 132 66 62 4 50.0%
Center Game 76 33 36 7 43.4%
Center Game Accepted Paulsen Attack 62 34 25 3 54.8%
Center Game Accepted Normal Variation 52 24 26 2 46.1%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 40 24 13 3 60.0%
Center Game Accepted 37 15 18 4 40.5%
Center Game Accepted Paulsen Berger Variation 29 14 14 1 48.3%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation 29 17 11 1 58.6%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 2
Losing 10 0