John Hyman

John Hyman: The Chess Conqueror

Meet John Hyman, a chess player who has been dancing with the 64 squares since 2013, steadily climbing the rating ladders like a grandmaster-in-training (but with fewer stylish jackets). John isn’t just your average strategist; with a peak daily rating of 1875 achieved in October 2020, he's turned the chessboard into his personal playground. Think of him as the friendly neighborhood tactician who’s equally happy trapping rooks or delivering checkmates — sometimes both in the same game.

Playing Style & Strengths

John’s games often last a cozy 50+ moves, showing his fondness for the endgame — a realm where patience meets precision. With a win rate soaring above 76% when playing White, and a respectable 73% with Black, John likes to keep things fair and square, leaking very few victories to the opposition. His knack for comedic timing is revealed in his low early resignation rate of just under 1%, proving he’s not the quitter in the neighborhood!

Not just a slow player with deep strategies, John demonstrates impressive tactical awareness: he bounces back after losing pieces more than half the time and stays composed during tilt-worthy moments (his tilt factor hovers at a manageable 6, which means he probably only flips the table once every three matches).

Favorite Openings

John’s opening repertoire is as varied as his mood, but with a strong preference for classical chess foundations:

• Petrov's Defense, Three Knights Game: Unbelievable 97.6% win rate — like a knight on a mission, John rarely lets opponents off easy here.
• King’s Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation: Another 97.6% win rate — opening with flair and closing with a smile.
• Petrovs Defense, Classical Variation: Practically undefeated with 97.4% wins, this is John's chess Swiss army knife.
• Ponziani Opening, Jaenisch Counterattack: With a strong 94.4% win rate, John's sneaky ambushes keep opponents guessing.
• Philidor Defense: Solid as a rock with a 96.1% win rate — a true fortress on the board.

Record Highlights & Rivalries

John seems to have a favorite sparring partner — his opponent ramlevel3 encounters him a whopping 463 times, with John triumphing in 99.6% of those duels. Clearly, John doesn’t just play chess, he dominates his personal mini-league! Other opponents beware, as he’s posted near-perfect records against many, including flawless wins against alex_0904 and simpleboy5. But not all battles end in white flags: players like petrstojan and dhozk have managed to sneak some wins, keeping John on his toes.

Time Controls & Daily Grind

Preferring the leisurely stroll of Daily chess, John’s recent rating hovers around 1600+, with occasional peeks in Rapid and Blitz where he exhibits impressive resilience and speed, peaking at 1418 in Rapid and 1227 in Blitz. It’s clear he enjoys both calculating deeply over days and pulling off slick tactical shots when the clock ticks down.

Memorable Victories

Recently, John secured a checkmate victory against Ramlevel3, showcasing a brilliant combination that ended with the queen gracefully delivering the final blow after a marathon battle of 34 moves. This game perfectly captures John’s style: smart, persistent, and - dare we say - a little theatrical.

Fun Fact

Despite being a serious competitor, John’s win with the notoriously tricky Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game is so consistent, we suspect he might have a secret stash of opening move cookies or a lucky rabbit’s foot hidden under the board. Or maybe it’s just pure skill. Either way, opponents beware!