JMakkih

Profile Summary: JMakkih

Meet JMakkih, a valiant tactician in the realm of online chess, whose rapid journey is nothing if not a rollercoaster ride through the ranks of strategy and resilience.

JMakkih’s rapid rating experienced peaks and valleys worthy of a Shakespearean drama — rising to a high of 873 in early 2025 before taking a modest nosedive to recent ratings hovering around the 150-300 range. Clearly, JMakkih is no stranger to the emotional seesaw of victories and defeats!

With a stalwart record of 166 wins, 205 losses, and 25 draws in rapid games, this player embraces every game with fierce determination, combining a courageous comeback rate of 64.29% with a notable tendency to sometimes throw in the towel early, reflected in an early resignation rate near 19% — because who hasn't bailed out of a losing position to save sanity and time?

When it comes to openings, JMakkih enjoys dancing with the classics — a particular fondness for the Van t Kruijs Opening and the French Defense shines through. The French Defense variations show a respectable win rate north of 50%, proving that JMakkih's fortress can be a tough nut to crack.

JMakkih’s playstyle is a blend of patience and persistence, with an average of 48 moves per win, a tribute to enduring long battles on the board. Both White and Black pieces yield a consistent ~42% win rate, suggesting that JMakkih is equally comfortable leading the charge or mounting a sturdy defense.

Fun fact: Mornings, particularly around 7 AM, appear to be JMakkih’s prime time for delivering checkmate blows — a great reason to grab your coffee and get ready for some intense gaming!

Although the journey hasn't been without its bumps—like an 11-game losing streak that tested their resolve—the current winning streak may be zero, but the fight is definitely alive. JMakkih embraces the game for the love of strategy, occasional chaos, and the sweet thrill of victory.

In the grand theater of online chess opponents, JMakkih has some nemeses and some friendly rivals, boasting perfect records against players like blickko and shadowmask595, while facing tough challenges from others such as asdxvy and spectre_005.

When not surviving the wild world of online rapid chess, JMakkih also dabbles in Daily chess, where a high peak rating of 946 was reached back in 2024, showing patience and strategic depth over longer time controls.

With a mix of grit, humor, and an appetite for complex positions, JMakkih continues to chase improvement, proving that in chess (and maybe life), it’s not just about where you start or fall—but how you rally and learn from every move.