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joelfisch

Playing Since: 2025-04-17 (Closed for Fair Play Violations)

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Daily: 1200
0W / 1L / 0D
Rapid: 174
68W / 111L / 11D
Blitz: 375
3460W / 3514L / 243D
Bullet: 359
1W / 17L / 0D

Profile Summary: joelfisch

Meet joelfisch, a chess warrior navigating the battlefield of 64 squares with a flair for the unexpected and a knack for testing openings that make grandmasters raise an eyebrow. This player has a blitz peak rating of 313, and while the bullet rating might make some gasp with a peak at 1021 (which might be a glitch or rapid-fire madness!), it's his blitz and rapid games that tell the compelling tale of a fierce competitor who loves the speed and complexity of fast chess.

Playing Style & Strengths

Known for engaging often in the Van t Kruijs Opening—a choice befitting those who like to surprise their foes early on—joelfisch holds a near 50% win rate here, proving he’s no stranger to sharp tactical skirmishes. The trusty French Defense is another favorite, boasting a win rate over 57% in blitz, showing a flair for solid, resilient positions combined with tactical strikes.

His style features an interesting balance: while the average game length to victory clocks in around 41 moves, losses tend to linger just a bit longer—maybe he fights to the bitter end or simply enjoys drawing out the suspense! Joelfisch doesn’t shy away from the endgame either, with over 37% of games reaching that phase, revealing an appreciation for technical finesse.

The Psychological Battlefield

Every chess player faces ups and downs, and joelfisch is no exception with a tilt factor of 11. But this player knows best when to strike: evenings around 7 PM are his sweet spot for maximum brainpower and strategic clarity, boasting a nearly 51% win record at that hour. Paradoxically, his win rates dip a little on Thursday and Friday, possibly when weekend plans cause distraction—or maybe the coffee's just not strong enough.

Fun Facts & Rivalries

With over 1,990 games played across blitz, bullet, and rapid combined, joelfisch is a seasoned gladiator of the online chess scene—with a mixed record of 712 wins to 790 losses and a dabble of draws. He has endured fierce battles and celebrated sweet victories, including a recent lightning win via time control against Tukii23, employing the Van t Kruijs Opening to outmaneuver the opponent. Conversely, losses to opponents like romulo818 remind us that even the best can be humbled.

Interestingly, joelfisch has a perfect 100% win rate against some challengers (take tukii23!) but struggles heavily against others — talk about rollercoaster rivalry dynamics!

The Final Move

Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, joelfisch embodies the true spirit of chess: the thrill of discovery, resilience, and occasionally laughing in the face of defeat. An average loss or victory is merely a prelude to the next battle, for in the words of the immortal Bobby Fischer, “Chess is life.”


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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 502 186 174

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 574W / 586L / 48D 540W / 624L / 45D 43.9

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 65 29 34 2 44.6%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 17 1 15 1 5.9%
Van t Kruijs Opening 10 4 5 1 40.0%
Bishops Opening 9 4 4 1 44.4%
Alekhines Defense 8 4 4 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 7 3 4 0 42.9%
Philidor Defense 6 2 3 1 33.3%
Vienna Game 5 1 4 0 20.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 5 0 5 0 0.0%
French Defense Knight Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Scotch Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
French Defense Normal Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 835 419 385 31 50.2%
Queens Pawn Opening 241 101 126 14 41.9%
French Defense 196 106 85 5 54.1%
French Defense Knight Variation 162 72 84 6 44.4%
French Defense Normal Variation 129 60 61 8 46.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 66 32 32 2 48.5%
French Defense Queens Knight Variation 49 22 27 0 44.9%
Undefined 43 13 30 0 30.2%
French Defense Knight Variation Two Knights Variation 41 18 23 0 43.9%
French Defense Kings Indian Attack 36 17 18 1 47.2%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 0
Losing 11 1
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