Jose Del Castillo

Jose Del Castillo aka JooseDCR

Meet Jose Del Castillo, a resilient and crafty chess warrior known in the virtual arenas as JooseDCR. With a penchant for the daring and a knack for bullet chess, Jose has zoomed through the ranks, steadily sharpening his skills since 2015.

Rating & Performance

Jose's favorite battlefield is undoubtedly Bullet, where his peak rating of an impressive 2408 as of October 2022 proves his lightning-fast reflexes and strategic depth. Not one to shy away from quicker time controls, he's also clocked a respectable 2114 in Blitz chess and dabbled in Daily games with a top score of 880.

Playing Style

A virtuoso in the late game, Jose favors grinding out the endgame, displaying a patient approach with an average of 67 moves per win. Not the sort to throw in the towel early (an early resignation rate under 1%!), he has an 85% comeback rate that would make even the most stubborn Grandmasters nod in respect.

On average, he likes to snag his first capture by move 7.5—because why wait? Whether wielding the white pieces (66% win rate) or commanding the black side (62% win rate), Jose balances aggression with finesse.

Master of Openings

Jose has a deep love for classic openings, with the French Defense Exchange Variation being his signature move, boasting a strong 65.6% win rate over 858 games. Also in his arsenal are the Queen's Pawn Opening varieties and the Van t Kruijs Opening, each showcasing his versatility and strategic mind.

Psychological Armor & Timing

Despite the intense pressure of rapid time controls, Jose's tilt factor is a modest 14%, suggesting he keeps his cool even when the heat is on. His psychological tactics shine with a stellar 62% win rate after losing a piece, proving his opponents can't count him out until the final checkmate.

Interestingly, Jose performs best around 1 PM, so if you ever challenge him, consider booking your match for that golden hour—just don't expect mercy!

Memorable Games

Jose's recent victories include a classic battle in the Scotch Game Classical Intermezzo Variation, where he methodically wore down his opponent on the clock, winning on time with undeniable poise. Not all battles end in glory, however; every loss is a lesson, sometimes served with a side of chess gourmet openings like the French Defense Exchange Monte Carlo Variation.

Notable Opponents

Among the many players Jose has faced, some stand out: "luis2001fim", "pt_shahmat", and "snarlster" have all been frequent rivals in his chess odyssey. His impressive win rate against them is nothing short of inspiring for any aspiring bullet player.

Current Streaks

• Longest winning streak: 20 games
• Current winning streak: 6 games
• Longest losing streak: 14 games (hey, it happens!)
• Current losing streak: 0 games (phew!)

Fun Fact

Jose may be called "JooseDCR" online, but off the board, he's definitely a slow sipper; after all, it's tough to sip coffee and wield the queen at the same time!