About jodyhayward
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!)