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Jorge Gabriel Rodrigues Duarte (aka jorgaben)

Jorge Gabriel Rodrigues Duarte is a chess player who navigates the 64 squares with a mix of bravado, resilience, and a hint of comedic flair. Known in the chess world as jorgaben, he’s a rapid player who’s experienced the turbulent roller coaster of ratings, peaking at a respectable 743 in August 2024.

His journey is anything but boring. With over 600 rapid games played since 2024, Jorge’s recorded both stunning victories and crushing defeats—each game a tale of near-misses and hard-won triumphs. He’s had a longest winning streak of 7 games (not bad!) but also a soul-crushing losing streak of 9 games (ouch). Thankfully, he knows how to bounce back: his comeback rate is an impressive 69.45%, proving he’s never out of the fight, no matter the odds.

Strategically, Jorge favors the King's Pawn Opening and the Italian Game, where he boasts win rates above 50%, showing a knack for classical positional play peppered with sharp tactical blows. His preferred battleground? Rapid chess, where he’s known to dismiss opponents with swift and surprising moves. Jorge’s love for the Scandinavian Defense, particularly the Mieses Kotrc Variation, often catches his adversaries off guard, with about a 54% success rate.

Off the board, Jorge can be found pondering the meaning of life—or perhaps just figuring out what opening to master next. His psychological profile reveals a tilt factor of 9, which might suggest he occasionally throws a tantrum worthy of a grandmaster (or simply a loud sigh); yet he regains composure quickly, especially in the early hours around 5 AM, his prime time for snagging wins.

His play style balances patience with aggression. He resigns early in about 8.4% of lost games (sometimes you just know when to fold 'em), averages around 39 moves in victories, and fights on for nearly 44 moves before succumbing to defeat. Interestingly, Jorge wins more often playing White (53.12%) than Black (44.2%), so beware when he has the first move!

When it comes to bullet chess, Jorge’s venture has been brief but memorable, reaching a max rating of 300 in one fiery match—proof that he can play fast and furious, even if that’s not his primary arena.

Recent Highlights

• In a recent rapid clash, jorgaben clinched victory against DineshDeCop with a tactical feast in the Ponziani Opening, showcasing nerves of steel and timing that would make a swiss watch jealous.
• His latest win via resignation against jwwikwmw involved mastering the Center Game, proving that sometimes a strong attack makes the opponent throw in the towel.
• Not every battle ends in triumph, though. Jorge’s last loss came by a clever checkmate from shekoufehsa—a reminder that even the best can be outfoxed.

With a sense of humor sharper than some of his bishops, Jorge Gabriel Rodrigues Duarte continues to pursue excellence, one check, one mate, and one blunder at a time.

Keep your kings safe, and your wit sharper.