jorodl

Jorodl: The Curious Chess Challenger

Meet jorodl, a warrior of the 64 squares whose chess journey reads like a rollercoaster — full of ups, downs, and a fair share of quirky plots! From dipping toes with a Rapid rating peak of 1040 in 2017, this player has seen everything from triumphant gambits to humbling defeats, all while keeping an unyielding spirit.

With a playing style that balances patience and flair, jorodl averages around 49 moves per win, proving they’re no quick bluffer, and an impressive 63.5% comeback rate that would make even the most stoic opponents wary. Known to resign early just 2.4% of the time (because who likes to give up easy?), jorodl's love for the endgame is apparent — they bask in the endgame battle in roughly 59% of games.

Opening Love Affairs

• Scandinavian Defense: The crown jewel of jorodl's repertoire with a dazzling unbeaten stretch of 16 games, boasting a 69% win rate! It's like their secret weapon, often turning tricky positions into victories without a single loss.
• Queen's Pawn Opening - Chigorin Variation: A respectable 62.5% success rate suggests jorodl gets some satisfaction from keeping opponents guessing in this classical battleground.
• King's Pawn Opening: Not exactly a love story here, with a 31% win rate, but hey, we all have our quirks!

Mood Indicators & Timing

The best time to catch jorodl firing at their sharpest is around 7 PM, with a win rate soaring to nearly 67% — a prime hour for tactical brilliance or blunder-free play. Mondays are apparently magical, featuring a perfect 100% win rate (probably because everyone else is still waking up).

Notable Records and Rivalries

Opponents like ddrriyt, sarahrahrasputin, and yamanrtg have seen nothing but frustration, as jorodl holds a spotless 100% win rate against them. Conversely, some challengers such as natgpt and ehhappy keep jorodl humble, with a 0% win rate recorded.

Recent Adventures

Highlighting a recent rapid victory, jorodl masterfully executed a checkmate using the Scandinavian Defense against ddrriyt on May 31, 2025 — a cool 600 seconds well spent! The final move? A beautifully timed Rh1# that sealed the deal.

Sure, defeats happen — including a checkmate loss to natgpt the same day — but in the charismatic chess saga of jorodl, every game is a new story, some brilliant, some bewildering, all worthy of applause. Whether you're here for tactical fireworks or endgame drama, jorodl's games are never dull.