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jonesy8120

Playing Since: 2014-03-23 (Closed for Fair Play Violations)

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Daily: 1180
39W / 29L / 6D
Rapid: 794
1052W / 1017L / 109D
Blitz: 531
0W / 5L / 0D

Profile Summary: jonesy8120

Meet jonesy8120, a chess enthusiast whose passion for the game spans from humble beginnings in 2014 to a quirky presence on the digital battlefield today. Starting with a Daily rating just shy of 1000, jonesy8120 swiftly climbed to a peak of 1215 by 2015, showing a knack for steady improvement and never backing down from a challenge.

Although known for wielding the enigmatic "Top Secret" opening strategy (because who doesn’t love a little mystery?), jonesy8120 has proven to be a formidable opponent, boasting win rates over 50% in Daily games and nearly 47% in Rapid format. The journey isn’t without its ups and downs—rapid matchmaking in 2025 dropped their rating to an unexpected low of 483—but the warrior spirit remains undefeated.

Diving into jonesy8120’s style: patience is key, with long wins averaging nearly 59 moves and losses typically lasting around 51. This player thrives in the endgame, frequently trading pieces and never shying away from those tense final moments. Their comeback rate is a jaw-dropping ~65%, with a mystical 100% win rate after losing a piece—clearly, jonesy8120 refuses to be outplayed easily.

jonesy8120’s psychological makeup reveals a modest tilt factor of 9, suggesting they keep their cool for the most part (though a few moments of “why did I do that?” are preserved for posterity). Notably, the player enjoys the evenings and late nights, boasting their highest win rates during late hours including a perfect 100% on the 23rd and 4th hours—seriously, maybe chess is a midnight thing here.

When it comes to notable rivalries, opponents like mikebrown1105 offer a stiff competition, with jonesy8120 holding just under a 50% win record there—proof that even the best have their nemeses. Meanwhile, the current winning streak has cooled off, but their record boasts an impressive 11-game winning streak at one point, making jonesy8120 a player you want on your side or watch with caution.

In short: jonesy8120 is the kind of player who embraces the unpredictability of chess with a smile, a mix of mystery, endurance, and a dash of late-night brilliance. Whether it’s outwitting opponents with secret openings or mounting epic comebacks, their games are never short on excitement. Ready to challenge this cunning tactician? Just prepare for the long haul.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
mikebrown1105 41W / 34L / 9D View Games
mikebrown110586 15W / 13L / 2D View Games
connormck96 0W / 4L / 0D View Games
habibur363 3W / 0L / 0D View Games
louise8120 2W / 0L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 483
2020 1122
2015 901 837 1180
2014 1167
Rating by Year20142015202020251180483YearRatingRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 163W / 149L / 23D 147W / 166L / 17D 57.1
2020 0W / 0L / 1D 2W / 0L / 0D 36.0
2015 12W / 11L / 0D 9W / 12L / 2D 52.6
2014 8W / 6L / 1D 10W / 4L / 3D 75.3

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 74 39 29 6 52.7%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 627 297 291 39 47.4%
Kings Pawn Opening 4 0 4 0 0.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 4 1 2 1 25.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Reti Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Petrovs Defense Three Knights Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 2 0 2 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 0
Losing 9 1
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