Meet jodyhayward, a tenacious chess enthusiast who prefers the thoughtful pace of daily chess. Starting out around 2020, jodyhayward has shown a steady if colorful journey through the ranks, mixing solid defense with occasional bold gambits. While not afraid to resign early when things look grim, this player approaches each match with a spirit of learning and improvement.
Playing Style & Strengths
Jodyhayward enjoys games that stretch past the opening skirmishes, with an average of over 50 moves per win and engaging frequently in endgames (44% of games). Preferring a methodical and patient style, jodyhayward often capitalizes on longer battles rather than quick tactical shots.
Average first capture around move 8
White pieces win rate near 45%, Black slightly lower at 29%
Best performance typically around 4 PM — prime brainpower hour!
Known for several comeback attempts, winning about 1 in 3 games after being behind
Shows resilience despite a low "win after losing material" rate
Memorable Openings
Jodyhayward isn't shy about trying a variety of openings, from quirky to classical:
Barnes Opening: Walkerling Variation – solid 50% win rate over 4 games
Elephant Gambit – fearless and balanced, also 50%
French Defense: Advance Variation, Scotch Game, Czech Defense, and the King's Gambit Accepted (Fischer Variation) all yielded victories in single outings
Sometimes tests the waters with the Amazon Attack and the London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation, though with mixed success
Competitive Highlights
Though jodyhayward is still climbing, some highlights include:
Peak Daily rating of 837 achieved in June 2023 – proof positive that persistence pays off
Longest winning streak of 3 games, currently riding a 2-game winning streak
Despite a tough run against the username "xgtime" (0/11), jodyhayward boasts a strong record versus "josephmazzulla" (5 wins in 6 games!) and undefeated against "cjcook11" and "hartnagel3"
Preferred time control is Daily chess, showing patience and strategic depth
The Fun Facts
Not afraid to try whimsical openings like the Barnes and Elephant Gambits – life's too short for boring chess!
A quick learner: median preparation depth suggests a practical approach rather than deep opening theory — more "feel the position" than "bookworm"
Has a tilt factor of 5 – meaning jodyhayward keeps cool even when the chips are down (mostly!)
