Overview
Joost Hoogendoorn (also known online as JoeHoe76) is a FIDE Master and a well known blitz specialist in the online chess community. Fierce, fast, and fond of unexpected counterattacks, Joost has built a reputation for practical play and relentless energy at short time controls. Preferred time control - Blitz - shapes much of Joost's style and results.
Playing style
Joost combines tactical sharpness with surprising endgame patience. Opponents often find themselves out-pressed in complicated positions and then out-maneuvered in simplified endings.
- Tactical comeback ability is exceptional - a comeback rate near 89 percent.
- Endgame oriented - high endgame frequency and long, grinding wins.
- Prefers lively positions that reward creativity and practical decision making.
- Average decisive game length tends to be long - Joost likes to make you defend.
Favorite openings
A versatile repertoire lets Joost steer games into lines he understands deeply. On both sides he returns to trusted systems.
- Scandinavian Defense - a go-to choice with excellent results as Black.
- French Defense - resilient and counterattacking, a favorite as White and Black.
- Alekhine Defense - used for asymmetric, dynamic battles.
- Caro-Kann Defense - solid structure with practical chances.
- Scotch Game - sharp, direct and suited for blitz tactics.
Career highlights
Joost earned the FIDE Master title and climbed to impressive peaks in fast chess. Peak Blitz rating: 2542 (2025-03-09).
Career graph (Blitz):
- Known for a remarkable 61 game winning streak at one point - a mark of hot form and consistency.
- Extensive experience against frequent opponents - many repeat battles have refined Joost's repertoire and practical play.
- Strong showings across years in Blitz and occasional brilliant results in Bullet and Daily play.
Memorable games
Joost has many memorable online victories. Here is a compact illustration of the kind of middlegame fireworks and careful endgame play he produces.
- Example mini-classic (PGN viewer):
- Historic scalp vs a frequent rival: Rout of a Rival
Fun facts and personal notes
- Plays under the handle JoeHoe76 when grinding blitz sessions online.
- Best time of day to catch Joost at full power: around midnight - "00:00" has produced some of his sharpest wins.
- Highly resilient psychologically - low one sided loss rate and a notable ability to recover after setbacks.
- Frequently rematches familiar opponents - see profile of a frequent rival: ronverhoofstad
- Likes to joke that coffee is his opening preparation move.