About Joaogab_123
Joaogab_123 is a chess enthusiast whose journey through the ranks has been a rollercoaster ride worthy of a dramatic novel. Beginning their rapid rating saga at a robust 994 in mid-2022, this player has experienced the thrills and spills of competitive chess, battling opponents with an adventurous spirit and a love for dynamic openings.
Rating Rollercoaster & Stats
From a peak rapid rating nearly touching 1000 to the humble plateaus below 400 in recent months, Joaogab_123’s persistence is commendable. With an overall rapid record teetering close to 50% wins (139 wins to 143 losses with 10 draws) and a bullet rating peak of 325, each game tells a story of grit and growth.
Fun Fact: Despite some tough spells, Joaogab_123 holds an epic longest winning streak of 12 games, proving that comebacks aren’t just possible—they’re a specialty.
Opening Gambits & Tactical Style
When it comes to openings, Joaogab_123 favors the Scandinavian Defense—a choice that clearly pays off, boasting a near 60% win rate in rapid games. Other openings in the arsenal include the Center Game, Queen’s Pawn variations, and even the less popular Englund Gambit, showing a willingness to experiment, sometimes at the risk of a 31% win rate there!
Known for resilience, this player has a crushing comeback rate of 74%, meaning that losing a piece doesn’t necessarily mean the battle is lost. However, an early resignation rate of close to 14% hints at the occasional “I’ve seen enough for today” mood—chess can be exhausting!
Psychology & Play Time
With a tilt factor of 10, Joaogab_123 keeps their cool fairly well, especially given their best hour to play is 10 PM—when the stars align and brain cells dance best. Interestingly, they shine most on Thursdays and Tuesdays, wielding a 56% win rate to start the week's downhill slide into weekend relaxation.
Notable Victories & Memorable Battles
Recent battle scars and triumphs are well documented, including a spectacular resignation victory over dksltm on a sunny June day 2025, where Joaogab_123 outwitted the opposition in a tense Scandinavian Defense game. This is a player unafraid to capitalize on momentum, closing games decisively—and sometimes quickly.
Head-to-Head & Friendly Rivalries
Among the most frequently faced opponents, Joaogab_123 has shown mixed success, including a perfect 100% win record against some foes and tougher challenges against others. Their fighting spirit is apparent, especially when the stakes rise or the opponent’s name looks suspiciously complicated.
Summary
Joaogab_123’s profile is one of a passionate, persistent contender who dances along the edge of chess mastery—sometimes a graceful tango, sometimes a clumsy tap dance. Rivalries, comebacks, ups and downs, wins snatched from the jaws of defeat—this player embodies the true spirit of chess: relentless, hopeful, and always ready for the next game.
Chess might be a battlefield, but for Joaogab_123, it’s also a playground.
994 (2022-06-02)325 (2025-05-25)
Recent Triumph
Here’s a snippet from their last spectacular win, showcasing clinical precision and patience:
Hi Joaogab_123 – Coaching Report
Quick snapshot
Current peak rating: 994 (2022-06-02)
Activity graphs:
Strengths to keep building on
- Fighting spirit & tactical alertness. You are comfortable entering sharp positions and seizing tactical chances – for instance the queen-hunt in your win against dksltm.
- Central mindset. Most games begin with 1.e4/…e5 or …d5, keeping play in familiar territory where you understand the typical pawn breaks.
- Ability to convert when ahead. Once you reach a clearly winning endgame you rarely slip, e.g. the rook & pawn finish in the pipeline54 game.
Main growth areas
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Early-queen adventures.
In several Scandinavian/Center-Game lines the queen is tempted forward (…Qe5, …Qd4). If the follow-up development lags you run into Nc3 and tempos on the queen, as happened vs lastknight353.
Action plan: After an early queen sortie, make it a rule to develop two pieces before moving the queen again unless a concrete tactic forces it. -
Premature pawn storms.
Moves like g4/h4 (wins) or …g5/…h5 (losses) often create more weaknesses than threats at your current level. In the loss to 09prbhu the g-pawn push left dark squares around your king undefended.
Action plan: Before committing a wing pawn, ask “What squares become weak, and can my opponent reach them within two moves?” -
King safety first.
A common pattern in your losses is delaying castling while pushing flank pawns. The moment you fall behind in development, tactics against your king appear (see the Rielzs game).
Action plan: Add a “castle by move 8” checkpoint to your opening routine unless you win material beforehand. -
Resignation threshold.
A few resignations occur while material is equal or only slightly worse. Playing on teaches defense and resource-finding. Unless you are down a full piece and without counter-play, keep fighting.
Illustrative example
The first 10 moves from your clean Scandinavian win show model play – develop, hit the center, then reposition the queen:
Next training steps
- Daily 15-minute session on tactics trainer focusing on forks & double attacks.
- Create a personal mini-repertoire: one line vs 1.e4 (keep the Scandinavian), one vs 1.d4, and one white setup (your Center-Game / Blackmar-Diemer ideas work well).
- Review each loss quickly: identify one moment where development or king safety was ignored and note it in a journal.
Keep the energy and sharpen those fundamentals. Your tactical eye plus improved discipline will push your rating past the next milestone very soon. Good luck!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| luccio47 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| joshuablox | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| leque16 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| maaxime | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| mersadch | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| luccio47 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 286 | 651 | 246 | |
| 2024 | 234 | |||
| 2023 | 443 | |||
| 2022 | 650 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108W / 99L / 6D | 105W / 101L / 5D | 45.3 |
| 2024 | 3W / 6L / 1D | 2W / 8L / 0D | 36.5 |
| 2023 | 3W / 6L / 0D | 0W / 2L / 0D | 24.6 |
| 2022 | 0W / 3L / 0D | 0W / 2L / 0D | 16.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 85 | 41 | 42 | 2 | 48.2% |
| Amazon Attack | 54 | 27 | 24 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Center Game | 39 | 21 | 16 | 2 | 53.9% |
| Australian Defense | 27 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 27 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 48.1% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 22 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 31.8% |
| Barnes Defense | 21 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 61.9% |
| French Defense | 19 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 47.4% |
| Alekhine Defense | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 46.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 41.7% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGA: 4.e3 e6 5.Bxc4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Center Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 3 |