Johan N

Johan N. (aka Joqan) - The Scandinavian Strategist

Meet Johan N., known in the chess world as Joqan, a nimble tactician who dances around the 700 rating mark in rapid chess with flair and grit. Far from your average player, Joqan’s style features an intriguing blend of steady endgame play (over 55% of his games see him through to the late battle) and a surprising knack for comebacks, boasting a dazzling 71.81% comeback rate after setbacks. When life knocks him down, he’s more likely to get up and say, "Your move!"

Rating Journey and Peak Moments

Joqan’s rating rollercoaster in 2025 saw a spectacular climb peaking at 791 in April—talk about leveling up! From humble beginnings at 228 in February to flirting with the 790s just two months later, it’s clear he’s no stranger to hard work. Interestingly, his current rating as of June clocks in at 733, showing a typical chess warrior’s ebb and flow.

Opening Battles

He holds the Scandinavian Defense close to his heart, playing it in over 50 games with a respectable 52% win rate, though the Mieses Kotrc Variation is a bit of a love-hate relationship with a win rate hovering just under 41%. Johan also enjoys poking the center early with the Center Game variations, especially shining with a 61% win rate in the Accepted Normal Variation — clearly, he likes to control the board’s heartbeat.

Matchday and Mood

Strategically, Johan is best at sunset hour with a perfect win rate at 9 PM — perhaps he’s a bit of a night owl, or just enjoys the moonlight checkmates. Tuesdays and Fridays bring him luck, winning over 56% of his games, while Saturdays are his personal party with nearly 54% victories.

Tough Roads and Triumphs

No knight’s quest is without dragons: Joqan’s longest winning streak stands valiantly at 11 games, while his nemesis is a 5-game losing skid. His psychological resilience is noteworthy too, with a low tilt factor of 5 out of 100 — clearly staying calm even when the board heats up.

Psychological Tactics & Stats

Joqan doesn’t resign early often — he checks out before waving the white flag only about 5% of the time. His games typically last around 58 moves when he wins, and about 64 when he’s on the losing end (talk about fighting to the bitter end!). Slightly better with the black pieces, his win rates stand at 51.37% as black and 49.33% with white, flipping the usual statistic on its head.

Recent Battles

On May 30, 2025, in a thrilling rapid encounter against delphR, Joqan clinched a win by resignation after lively tactical skirmishes, showcasing his ability to pressure opponents into surrender. But even champions face setbacks: just days later, on June 2, he was bested by sawanbe1411 in a swift checkmate, proving that every master is still human.

Fun Fact

If you ponder when to challenge Joqan, consider this: he performs worst at 1 PM with a win rate of about 14%, so maybe treat lunchtime as an emergency “do not disturb” period for him.

In all, Johan “Joqan” N. refuses to be underestimated. His pragmatic, sometimes stubborn style combined with tactical punches and a penchant for gritty comebacks makes him a fierce competitor and a refreshing personality on the rapid chess battlefield. Watch out, opponents—he’s ready to rook your world.