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jonnycastro

Playing Since: 2022-10-21 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 592
1989W / 1988L / 309D
Bullet: 698
1W / 1L / 0D

Meet jonnycastro: The Chess Maverick

Once upon an online board, there emerged a fighter known as jonnycastro, a rapid chess enthusiast whose rating journey looks like a thrilling novel full of ups, downs, and plot twists.

Starting with a blazing peak Rapid rating of 963 back in October 2022, jonnycastro has steadily navigated the rollercoaster of skittish openings, narrow escapes, and hard-fought victories. Despite a bit of a rocky start, the player's resilience shone through with an impressive average rating hovering around 700-800 in recent months.

Known for a diverse opening repertoire, jonnycastro has a soft spot for the King's Pawn Opening, boasting a respectful near-50% win rate out of 1262 rapid games—talk about loyalty! Other openings like the Scandinavian Defense and Bishop's Opening have also seen lots of action, with win rates that suggest both charm and cheekiness.

Style and Personality

With an average moves per win just shy of 53, and an endgame frequency touching 48%, jonnycastro definitely likes a good fight even after the cavalry has charged. Beware the early resignation rate of almost 12%, though — sometimes patience runs thin faster than a blitz timer!

This player’s comeback rate is nothing short of legendary, winning over 56% of games after falling behind, proving that jonnycastro doesn’t just play chess — they survive and conquer it. But wield your pawns carefully, because the win rate after losing a piece is 37%, reminding us that sacrifices sometimes come with a price.

Timing is Everything

If you want to challenge jonnycastro, your best bet is to catch them off guard on a Friday or Sunday, when their win rates flirt with the near-50% sweet spot. And if you play around 11 AM, prepare for a fierce battle: that’s their personal prime time for chess brilliance.

Memorable Moments

Among countless games played, jonnycastro’s most recent victories are nothing short of spectacular, including a fearless Queen’s attack leading to a resignation by their opponent. Not to mention their quick and cheeky checkmate with the classic King's Pawn Opening smothered with flair.

Opponents beware: whether it’s against old friends like timmypel with a 79% win rate or new challengers, jonnycastro keeps the game unpredictable and exciting.

In Summary

jonnycastro is not your typical chess player - a mix of determination, tactical surprises, and a dash of humor (because who else opens with Qh5?), guided by that inspiring blend of grit and ingenuity. Whether maneuvering through King's Pawns or battling it out in rapid-fire face-offs, expect an entertaining journey through the ranks with jonnycastro.

Keep an eye on this player — the game is far from over, and the best moves are yet to come.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
gurn2 0W / 1L / 0D
tttt16974 0W / 1L / 0D
kader_n 0W / 1L / 0D
unexpectedborek 0W / 1L / 0D
notagoodapple 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
timmypel 27W / 2L / 5D
jasembb6 20W / 0L / 2D
yrurp 1W / 16L / 1D
joshbonts 7W / 0L / 2D
marvinwarvin 2W / 4L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 730
2024 766
2023 698 726
2022 513
Rating by Year2022202320242025766513YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 99W / 94L / 19D 103W / 100L / 13D 57.0
2024 7W / 6L / 0D 6W / 6L / 2D 48.6
2023 575W / 533L / 88D 554W / 570L / 76D 56.6
2022 244W / 275L / 44D 261W / 257L / 46D 49.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 1310 651 571 88 49.7%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 182 87 79 16 47.8%
Scandinavian Defense 126 53 63 10 42.1%
Bishops Opening 101 52 45 4 51.5%
Van t Kruijs Opening 96 42 47 7 43.8%
Philidor Defense 85 37 38 10 43.5%
Alekhines Defense 83 41 40 2 49.4%
Queens Pawn Opening 83 41 29 13 49.4%
Undefined 74 35 31 8 47.3%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 73 30 39 4 41.1%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 0
Losing 15 4