Jorthur13

Profile Summary: Jorthur13

Meet Jorthur13, a rapid-rated adventurer of the chessboard whose journey is marked by resilience, persistence, and occasionally, some delightfully surprising moves. With a peak rapid rating soaring up to 893 in July 2024 and a blitz peak of 739, this player’s rating graph resembles a thrilling roller coaster—complete with ups, downs, and loop-the-loops.

Since bursting onto the scene in 2022 with a respectable rapid rating around 660, Jorthur13 has played over 4,700 rapid games, demonstrating a fierce competitive spirit with a win-to-loss record near 1:1, showing they never shy away from a good fight on the 64 squares. Their preferred opening weapon of choice? The Van't Kruijs Opening, with nearly 1,540 games under this banner—a testament to their love for strategic complexity and cunning traps.

Not afraid to mix things up, Jorthur13 also dabbles in the French Defense and the Queen’s Pawn Opening, showing versatility and a well-rounded knowledge base.

Jorthur13’s style? Patience personified. With an average moves per win over 60, and a slightly lower average for losses, they clearly savor deep battles that test endurance and mental stamina. Their psychological tilt factor is a manageable 12, indicating they mostly keep their cool unless faced with the occasional sneaky gambit or time trouble.

Speaking of time, they shine best in the wee hours, crushing opponents around 1 AM when others might be dreaming of pawns and knights. And when things look bleak, their impressive 77% comeback rate reminds us all that a lost piece isn’t a lost game.

Recent Highlights

On June 2nd, 2025, playing White, Jorthur13 convincingly defeated "Boxcartonboy" by resignation, displaying tactical awareness worthy of a chess thriller. The game featured clever maneuvers in the Van't Kruijs Opening culminating in a sharp attack leaving the opponent no choice but to wave the white flag.

Another shining moment was a brutal checkmate against "Borisbuxanoff" using the very same opening, proving the power of sticking to tried and tested strategies—especially those involving surprise early queen sorties.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Has a penchant for early resignation rate at just 4.16%, so this is a player who fights till the end (or until the rook sneaks past their defenses).
• Loves endgames — nearly 59% of their games reach the critical final phase, perfect for those who dream in bishop forks and pawn races.
• Known among opponents as "the comeback king" with a 77% comeback rate after being behind—a chess phoenix rising from the ashes.
• Favorite time of day to play? 1 AM, making them a nocturnal grandmaster-in-the-making.

Whether you're an aspiring challenger or just enjoy watching intriguing chess jousts, keep an eye on Jorthur13—they might just outwit you when you least expect it. They remind us all that chess is not just about winning, but about the glorious dance of strategy, resilience, and a touch of madness.

“Checkmate isn’t the end, it’s just the beginning of analyzing your next masterpiece.”