Meet jmoncada: The Chess Gladiator
Once upon a chessboard, in the vast digital lands of Chess.com, emerged a player known as jmoncada. A tactician with a bullet rating climbing as high as 1089 and a rapid peak soaring to 1234, jmoncada has mastered the art of timed battles where every second counts... and sometimes lasts.
Rating Rollercoaster & Style
Since 2018, jmoncada has darted through the ranks of Bullet, Blitz, and Rapid, showing a fondness for quick-witted moves and unpredictable flair. An average bullet rating hovers around 775, sparking moments of brilliance and the occasional “oops” — but hey, who’s counting?
White pieces tend to bring out jmoncada’s best, with a solid 51.37% win rate, while black fights valiantly too, with 47.03%. Early resignations are almost a rarity (just 3.17%), proving jmoncada’s stubborn love for seeing the game through to the bitter end — or at least until it gets really awkward.
Favorite Openings
The Italian Game and its spicy sister, the Two Knights Defense, hold a special place in jmoncada’s repertoire, often leading to lively tactical fireworks. Also beloved are the Scandinavian Defense and the Three Knights Opening, where jmoncada’s knack for midgame melees shines through.
Psychology & Play Habits
Known for an impressive 84.1% comeback rate after setbacks, jmoncada embodies the classic chess warrior spirit — never say die, even if your opponent just snagged your queen! The player's tilt factor sits around a modest 19, meaning losses sting but rarely derail the mission.
Peak concentration seems to favor late-night clashes, as the best time of day to play is 22:00, possibly fueled by caffeine, determination, or just avoiding real-life interruptions.
Memorable Moments
One recent victory was a nail-biting duel against batbrand, clinched by dominating in the final moves of the Italian Game. Jmoncada's games are a thrilling ride of strategic plot twists and timed triumphs alike.
Fun Fact
While jmoncada’s bullet rating sees fluctuations (because who doesn’t have off days?), the resilience to bounce back is uncanny. Think of jmoncada as a chess phoenix — rising from timeouts, blunders, and time scrambles with renewed vigor!
In the kingdom of checkmates and blunders, jmoncada reigns as both cunning strategist and beloved underdog — a combo that keeps opponents guessing and spectators entertained.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| sepposki | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| ap_mc | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| pfs1875 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| aryan0616 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| bsm275 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| alejandro_isaac | 24W / 12L / 3D | |
| geniusnl | 11W / 11L / 1D | |
| koza23116 | 11W / 8L / 0D | |
| jamgrey2 | 7W / 10L / 1D | |
| weapon_0f_ass_destruction | 6W / 11L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 578 | |||
| 2024 | 586 | 391 | ||
| 2023 | 794 | |||
| 2022 | 788 | 1051 | ||
| 2021 | 735 | 896 | 1144 | |
| 2020 | 943 | |||
| 2019 | 747 | 962 | ||
| 2018 | 657 | 963 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 354W / 328L / 6D | 326W / 351L / 10D | 60.7 |
| 2024 | 27W / 30L / 0D | 19W / 37L / 1D | 50.6 |
| 2023 | 462W / 439L / 16D | 431W / 453L / 11D | 59.4 |
| 2022 | 613W / 600L / 18D | 593W / 608L / 13D | 55.6 |
| 2021 | 1114W / 985L / 20D | 975W / 1118L / 17D | 54.1 |
| 2020 | 6W / 1L / 0D | 7W / 4L / 0D | 62.1 |
| 2019 | 27W / 21L / 1D | 21W / 22L / 0D | 53.4 |
| 2018 | 380W / 338L / 24D | 331W / 392L / 15D | 60.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 89 | 50 | 36 | 3 | 56.2% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 77 | 39 | 38 | 0 | 50.6% |
| Italian Game | 60 | 27 | 31 | 2 | 45.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 57 | 25 | 26 | 6 | 43.9% |
| Ponziani Opening | 35 | 13 | 20 | 2 | 37.1% |
| Bishops Opening | 33 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 60.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 32 | 20 | 11 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Scotch Game | 29 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 37.9% |
| Three Knights Opening | 28 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 46.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 22 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 68.2% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 473 | 211 | 258 | 4 | 44.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 441 | 240 | 199 | 2 | 54.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 370 | 183 | 183 | 4 | 49.5% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 327 | 166 | 159 | 2 | 50.8% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 327 | 153 | 170 | 4 | 46.8% |
| Three Knights Opening | 322 | 172 | 145 | 5 | 53.4% |
| Italian Game | 297 | 140 | 149 | 8 | 47.1% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 264 | 133 | 131 | 0 | 50.4% |
| Bishops Opening | 250 | 114 | 136 | 0 | 45.6% |
| Philidor Defense | 245 | 108 | 136 | 1 | 44.1% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern Defense Three Pawns Attack with | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Gunderam Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game Spanish Variation Ranken Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 0 |
| Losing | 19 | 1 |