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Josecapa1975

Playing Since: 2024-02-03 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 1665
743W / 638L / 98D

Josecapa1975: The Chess Crusader with a Twist

Known in the rapid chess world as Josecapa1975, this player is a fascinating blend of resilience, strategy, and that charming sprinkle of unpredictability every good match needs. From humble beginnings with a Rapid rating of 527 in early 2024 (yep, scratch that — it was basically chess baby steps), Josecapa soared to a peak rating of 1,735 in 2025, proving that consistency and dedication can transform pawn pushers into queens of the board.

Playing Style & Strengths

Josecapa1975 is a marathon runner of the chess world, with an average game length of over 80 moves when winning. They’ve got a keen eye for endgames, engaging with them 82% of the time. It's a game of patience and precision for our chess hero, weaving long battles where every move counts.

White pieces? Josecapa enjoys a modest advantage, boasting a 54.18% win rate. When playing Black, the challenge intensifies, but no worries — they still hold a respectable 47.16% win record. Early resignation? Rare and begrudging, occurring only 0.17% of games, showing a true fighter’s spirit.

Opening Repertoire

This player has quite the eclectic taste in openings. The Italian Game is a frequent flavor with 93 games played and a near 46% win rate. But let's highlight the star: the Ruy Lopez Old Steinitz Defense, a favorite battleground where Josecapa roars with a formidable 69% win rate over 29 encounters. Close behind are the Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation and the Italian Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening, both with win rates north of 60% — a mix of classic and fiery tactics.

The Comeback Kid

Lost material? Not to worry. Josecapa1975 turns adversity into opportunity, boasting a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. The comeback rate clocks in at an astonishing 88%, so it's no surprise opponents often underestimate the tenacity hidden beneath the username.

Winning Streaks & Opponents

While the current winning streak is on pause, the historical record includes a longest streak of 8 wins — enough to make opponents sweat and fans cheer. Facing off against common competitors like busa1400 and pryme123 multiple times each, Josecapa maintains a competitive edge, with win rates varying but always fiercely contested.

When to Catch Josecapa at Their Best

Planning to challenge? Their best hour appears to be noon (12:00) with a perfect 100% win rate, though they also shine in the late afternoon and early evening with impressive success around 6 PM (64%) and 5 PM (59%). Saturday is their lucky day, boasting a solid 56.65% win rate — hey, who says weekends are for rest?

A Dash of Personality

Josecapa1975 doesn’t just play chess; they live it with a unique blend of tactical sharpness and psychological grit. Despite a mild tilt factor of 7 (because hey, who doesn’t have off days?), they keep pushing forward, turning losses into lessons and frustrating opponents with their enduring focus.

In the grand arena of rapid chess, Josecapa1975 is a worthy adversary, a strategist who respects the game’s depth while never shying away from a little fun — after all, chess without a pinch of humor and a dash of stubbornness is like a knight without a horse.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
trialsofjobchess 1W / 1L / 0D
gonefishin250 1W / 0L / 0D
sofocopolanco 0W / 1L / 0D
efriwan 1W / 0L / 0D
zedserann 1W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Busa1400 7W / 5L / 0D
pryme123 5W / 6L / 1D
akbar_valiei 5W / 0L / 0D
25matches 2W / 2L / 0D
hush120 3W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1632
2024 1673
Rating by Year2024202516731632YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 153W / 128L / 25D 134W / 152L / 19D 81.0
2024 243W / 157L / 28D 205W / 197L / 26D 81.1

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 117 54 52 11 46.1%
Italian Game 97 44 45 8 45.4%
Philidor Defense 61 34 23 4 55.7%
Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening 38 23 13 2 60.5%
Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation 37 23 11 3 62.2%
Scotch Game 37 12 24 1 32.4%
Giuoco Piano Game 34 17 17 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 32 16 14 2 50.0%
Three Knights Opening 29 18 10 1 62.1%
Ruy Lopez Opening Old Steinitz Defense 29 18 10 1 62.1%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 8 0
Losing 7 1