Jon Marshall

Jon Marshall (jmarshall13) - The Relentless Gambit Artist

Meet Jon Marshall, a rapid chess warrior whose games read like thrilling novels filled with unexpected twists and turns. With a peak rapid rating of 760 achieved in March 2025, Jon dances on the chessboard with a balance of daring attacks and stubborn resilience.

Playing Style & Personality

Known for his love of daring openings (or as he calls them, "Top Secret"), Jon's games often start with a zing of aggression—his favorite being the King's Pawn Opening, which he plays with a near 48% win rate. He's not afraid to dive into spicy variations like the Scandinavian Defense or French Defense, occasionally turning a gambit into a spectacular surprise.

Jon has a respectable early resignation rate of just 4.66%, showing that he rarely throws in the towel without a fight. And fight he does: his comeback rate of 71% is a testament to his never-say-die attitude, often clawing his way back from seemingly impossible positions. Unlike some players who crumble under pressure, Jon's tilt factor is a modest 8—enough emotion to stay human, but not enough to lose his cool.

Statistics & Highlights

• Overall rapid record: 447 wins, 450 losses, and 44 draws — proof that even the best have their off days!
• Longest winning streak: 10 games, a streak that probably had his opponents checking if their internet was faulty.
• Average moves per win hover around the 55-move marathon, indicating his preference for grinding out victories rather than quick skirmishes.
• At his best hours (notably 19:00 and late at night), Jon racks up nearly 60% win rates—clearly a creature of the evening and midnight hour.

Memorable Games

Jon's recent victories read like chapters from a chess thriller:

Notable finish: On May 30, 2025, facing "j-a_yyy," Jon executed a stunning queen raid employing the King's Pawn Opening (ECO: C20). After snatching enemy pawns and weaving a series of checks and captures, he left his opponent no option but to resign. The final position on the board said it all—pure domination.

Of course, every hero faces setbacks. Just hours before that win, Jon was checkmated by "shackller" in a razor-tight King’s Pawn Opening duel—showing that in chess (and in life), even the best gambits can backfire.

Opponent Insights

Jon often faces off with familiar rivals like "kiztheriddler," against whom he boasts a healthy 75% win rate, and "sa_viades," where the score is an exact split at 50%. His bulldog tenacity shows best against players with less stellar records, frequently handing out 100% win rates to many opponents—a reminder that Jon can really turn on the pressure.

On the Clock

While Jon’s best performance is in rapid games, daily chess is his comedy act with just a handful of games played and an exact split of wins and losses (1 each). Maybe he's saving his energy for the rapid battlefield, where each intricate move counts.

In Summation

Jon Marshall (jmarshall13) might not be a grandmaster yet, but with his fearless opening repertoire, knack for comebacks, and gladiatorial spirit, he's a player to watch. Whether he's pulling off cheeky early queen captures or grinding opponents down in long endgames, Jon exemplifies the true spirit of competitive chess: learn fast, fight harder, and always keep your queen ready for surprise attacks!