Profile Summary: jmtd74
Meet jmtd74, a chess warrior whose battlefield spans Blitz, Rapid, Bullet, and even Daily games, with a flair for surprise moves and tenacious endgames. Not one to back down easily, jmtd74 has flirted with the rating heights of 737 in Rapid and a commendable 644 in Blitz, proving that speed and strategy are both well within their arsenal.
Playing Style & Psychological Edge
With a White Win Rate of 52.52% and a respectable Black Win Rate of 45.21%, jmtd74’s approach is both balanced and effective. Known for holding their nerve under pressure, they boast an impressive 76.42% comeback rate — the kind of player who stays calm when losing a piece and finds a way back into the game. Though the tilt factor of 17 suggests occasional moments of frustration, jmtd74’s best hours seem to be early in the morning around 9AM, when the tactical gears are turning smoothly.
On the Clock
If time controls were a superpower, jmtd74 would be a Rapid specialist. Playing over 500 Rapid games just this year with a consistent win rate near 50-60%, they shine best when the clock is ticking steadily. Blitz battles, however, show more volatility — a rollercoaster of ratings dipping as low as 228 and soaring up to 644 — reflecting both daring risks and spectacular triumphs.
Signature Openings
True to the mysterious tag “Top Secret,” jmtd74 keeps opponents guessing for hundreds of games in each time category. But when the curtain lifts, they show a particular fondness for the Center Game Accepted and Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Linksspringer Variation, scoring win rates above 60% in Rapid and near 85% in Blitz for specialized lines — proving no opening is too complex to tame. Legendary among their repetoire is a perfect win record against the Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation in Blitz (5/5 wins!).
On the Battlefield
With more than 2,300 games across all time controls and over 1,800 wins, jmtd74’s record shows determination and experience. Their longest winning streak hit an 8-game high, while their longest losing streak reminds us even the greatest stumble sometimes—17 games in a row. Every victory, defeat, and precious draw adds to the rich tapestry of their chess journey.
Memorable Recent Battles
In a recent Rapid clash featuring the Center Game Accepted - Paulsen Berger Variation, jmtd74 exhibited surgical precision, winning by resignation after a strategic battle on June 2, 2025. The game's decisive moves highlighted their strong endgame skills and tactical awareness:
1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qe3 Nf6 5. Nf3 Bb4+ 6. c3 Ba5 7. e5 Ng4 8. Qe4 Ngxe5 9. Nxe5 d5 10. Nxc6+ - 1-0
On the flip side, losses against crafty opponents such as ival1s remind jmtd74 that chess is a lifelong learning journey — full of surprises, setbacks, and opportunities to improve.
Personality & Fun Facts
If chess were a comedy, jmtd74 would be the master of dramatic comebacks and unexpected twists. With a 5% early resignation rate, they clearly prefer to fight to the end, embodying the spirit of a chess gladiator rather than a quitter. Their games often average about 48 moves when winning — enough time to plot, scheme, and execute brilliant plans.
Fans might say jmtd74's style is a bit like a whirlwind rap battle: fast, unexpected, and with a sharp tactical wit. Whether blitzing through fast games or grinding in rapid mode, this player keeps their head cool and their king safer than a cat in a sunbeam.
Career Highlights
- Peak Rapid Rating: 737 in May 2025 737 (2025-05-29)
- Peak Blitz Rating: 644 in February 2025 644 (2025-02-06)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 350 in April 2025 350 (2025-04-23)
- Perfect Daily record (1 win, 0 losses)
- Specialist in Center Game Accepted and Nimzowitsch Defense variations
See jmtd74 in action:
Explore their tactical mind with this recent victory against martin_x212 in the Center Game Accepted line:
Hi jmtd74! 👍 Great to see your enthusiasm.
Your Current Snapshot
- Peak Rapid rating so far: 737 (2025-05-29)
- Preferred openings with White: 1.e4 → 2.d4 (Center Game) ‑ C22
- Preferred openings with Black: 1…e5 against 1.e4; …d5 against 1.d4
What you’re already doing well
- Open, tactical positions suit you. You launch the Center Game confidently and often seize the initiative early.
- Quick development of minor pieces. In many wins you reach positions where every piece is already out while the opponent still fumbles with queenside pieces.
- Practical fighting spirit. You keep the game messy and give the opponent chances to go wrong—this is exactly how one should play at sub-800.
Biggest improvement levers
1. Cut early queen adventures
Both as White and Black you move the queen several times in the first 10 moves (e.g. 4.Qd5-Qd1 in your last win, 6…Qxg5 in your loss vs ival1s). Every extra queen move costs a tempo and invites tactics against you.
- Action: Try a “two-queen-moves-only” rule: in the first 15 moves the queen may move at most twice (including the original departure).
2. Improve tactical vision before move execution
You often recapture automatically (e.g. 9…Nxd5 vs ival1s, 9…Qxe5 vs Teams_meeting) and miss zwischenzug or in-between checks.
- Before each capture ask, “What will my opponent reply? Do I have any pieces en prise afterwards?”
- Daily 10-minute doses of puzzles focusing on forks, pins and skewers will pay enormous dividends. (80 % of your current losses stem from a single missed tactic.)
3. Learn one solid reply to the Italian / Knight Attack as Black
Most defeats with Black begin after 4.Ng5 or Bc4 ideas. Instead of diving into messy lines, play:
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 (The Giuoco Piano)
This avoids early queen trades and keeps the position calm until you castle.
4. Castle earlier
In several losses your king sat in the centre into the teens of moves. Commit to castling by move 10 unless you have a very clear reason not to.
Illustrative Moment
Why 6…Qxg5? gives White a free hand:
Better is 6…Nd4 keeping pieces coordinated and king safe.
Endgame Tip
When queens come off, activate your king instantly. In the loss vs Teams_meeting you kept the monarch on the back rank while Black’s king marched to c7-d6 and dominated the rooks.
Suggested 2-Week Plan
- Day 1-4: 25 tactics per day (forks & skewers filter) + annotate one of your own games for blunders.
- Day 5-7: Study a YouTube mini-series on the Giuoco Piano or Italian Game. Play 5 rapid games applying it.
- Day 8-10: Endgame basics—king & pawn vs king, opposition drills.
- Day 11-14: Alternate tactics sessions with reviewing your freshly played games; write one sentence about “Why did I lose/win?” after each game.
Micro-goals for next month
- Average game length > 25 moves (forces you to play some endgames).
- Under 3 blunders in 80 % of games (Chess.com analysis).
- Reach +50 rating points over 737 (2025-05-29).
Keep the board messy, but keep your king safer and your queen calmer, and you’ll rocket past 800 in no time. Good luck and enjoy the climb!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| kkchiuuu | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| gasssy | 11W / 3L / 2D | View Games |
| thebatmann9999 | 9W / 7L / 0D | View Games |
| gastontomas | 7W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| biltzcom | 4W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
| infynite10 | 5W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 214 | 373 | 640 | |
| 2021 | 405 | 400 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 761W / 660L / 33D | 653W / 762L / 39D | 52.1 |
| 2021 | 8W / 1L / 0D | 5W / 5L / 0D | 51.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Game | 173 | 98 | 68 | 7 | 56.6% |
| Barnes Defense | 149 | 90 | 56 | 3 | 60.4% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 110 | 52 | 55 | 3 | 47.3% |
| Amazon Attack | 84 | 42 | 41 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Center Game: Berger Variation | 83 | 41 | 40 | 2 | 49.4% |
| Amar Gambit | 57 | 28 | 27 | 2 | 49.1% |
| Elephant Gambit | 50 | 18 | 32 | 0 | 36.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 46 | 26 | 17 | 3 | 56.5% |
| Czech Defense | 43 | 17 | 24 | 2 | 39.5% |
| French Defense | 34 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Game | 88 | 42 | 44 | 2 | 47.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 78 | 48 | 27 | 3 | 61.5% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 69 | 31 | 34 | 4 | 44.9% |
| Elephant Gambit | 58 | 26 | 31 | 1 | 44.8% |
| Amazon Attack | 49 | 18 | 29 | 2 | 36.7% |
| Center Game: Berger Variation | 39 | 21 | 17 | 1 | 53.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 37 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 48.6% |
| Czech Defense | 35 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 62.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 33 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 48.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 24 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Game | 123 | 62 | 60 | 1 | 50.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 104 | 57 | 47 | 0 | 54.8% |
| Elephant Gambit | 84 | 43 | 41 | 0 | 51.2% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 82 | 38 | 44 | 0 | 46.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 66 | 27 | 39 | 0 | 40.9% |
| Amazon Attack | 53 | 25 | 27 | 1 | 47.2% |
| Center Game: Berger Variation | 53 | 27 | 26 | 0 | 50.9% |
| Bishop's Opening | 47 | 24 | 22 | 1 | 51.1% |
| Czech Defense | 39 | 20 | 19 | 0 | 51.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 33 | 13 | 19 | 1 | 39.4% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 0 |
| Losing | 17 | 3 |