Player Profile: josefcinar
Meet josefcinar, a blitz warrior armed with a trusty Bishop and a penchant for the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack. With a peak blitz rating soaring up to 760 in April 2025, josefcinar has demonstrated remarkable growth—from a humble 243 in late 2023 to a speedster smashing nearly 600+ in 2025. Not bad for someone who sometimes feels the urge to resign early (only about 2.8% of games, phew!).
The Style
Known for an endgame-heavy arsenal, josefcinar’s games typically run long—winning games last on average 53 moves, while losses extend beyond 61 moves, proving true stamina on the battlefield.
Armed with a comeback rate of 72%, this player rarely gives up without a fight. Even after losing a piece, josefcinar manages to claw back with a 43% win rate. It’s like that squirrel you underestimated—incredibly scrappy and persistent.
Blitz Battles and Not-So-Bullet Enthusiast
josefcinar’s favorite playground? The blitz arena, with nearly 3,700 games played, boasting a success rate of just under 50%. Bullet speed chess? Let’s say preference leans toward careful blitzing—with a modest peak bullet rating of 279 and just a handful of bullet clashes.
Openings Navigator
- King's Pawn Opening: A solid go-to, with a win rate around 49.2% after nearly 1,000 blitz battles.
- Van ’t Kruijs Opening: Slightly luckier here, winning over 50% of the almost 800 blitz games.
- Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack (Modern & Classical Variations): Special sauce! josefcinar has nearly 900 games combined in these, hovering at about a 49–50% win rate — an opening signature that’s proven resilient and effective.
- French Defense Knight Variation: Surprisingly successful with a 52% win rate over 230+ games. Talk about keeping opponents on their toes!
Recent Triumphs & Epic Battles
The latest triumph was a cunning victory over “Achsooo” on June 3, 2025, where josefcinar used the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation to claim a victory after just 31 moves—opponent apparently decided it was time to pack up and go!
However, not every day is a royal feast—recent defeats against opponents like "UJr91" and "sphyro47" remind us that even knights fall, but the fight continues.
Psychological Edge & Time Machine
Beware playing josefcinar around 1 AM UTC, his prime chess hour. This is when the tilt factor is at a low (12 out of a 100-ish scale) and win percentages peak—he's basically a chess vampire at this dead hour, craving boards instead of blood.
Winning Against the Odds
When the odds are stacked:
- Against higher-rated foes: Success is tough, with a 17% win rate (but hey, 17% means every 6th attempt could be glorious!).
- Against lower-rated challengers: josefcinar shines with an impressive 80% win rate. No mercy for the rookies!
- And equally matched opponents? The score is near-even, with a slight edge to the opposition.
Opponents Beware
josefcinar’s opponent record shows some nemeses with 0% success rate against him (sorry, “ujr91”, “sphyro47”), while also delivering checkmates like a seasoned boss (just ask “jeff37”). To sum up: josefcinar doesn’t just play chess, he sometimes makes it look like checkmate is a casual stroll in the park.
Fun Fact
Despite all the serious numbers, if josefcinar were a chess piece, he’d likely be a sneaky bishop—always maneuvering for positional dominance and delivering unexpected surprises. This player is proof that in chess, patience, endurance, and tactical grit can outshine luck any day.
In summary: chess lover, endgame grinder, and the midnight menace of blitz chess arenas worldwide.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| dr_werf | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| mohammedshehadeh | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| alfonsmery | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| deven49 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| juanovalle072001 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| bek_warior | 5W / 1L / 0D | |
| dr_scrumptious | 4W / 2L / 0D | |
| elghazawy1994 | 3W / 2L / 0D | |
| howtoplaythisgameboys | 3W / 2L / 0D | |
| shivamupreti17 | 3W / 1L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 419 | |||
| 2024 | 269 | 468 | ||
| 2023 | 100 | 284 | 191 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 572W / 553L / 32D | 553W / 576L / 33D | 62.2 |
| 2024 | 930W / 872L / 53D | 884W / 917L / 53D | 56.3 |
| 2023 | 116W / 134L / 14D | 124W / 142L / 16D | 57.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 993 | 489 | 470 | 34 | 49.2% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 838 | 426 | 393 | 19 | 50.8% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation | 522 | 262 | 248 | 12 | 50.2% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation | 438 | 210 | 215 | 13 | 48.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 363 | 172 | 187 | 4 | 47.4% |
| Owens Defense | 329 | 150 | 168 | 11 | 45.6% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 306 | 155 | 139 | 12 | 50.6% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 298 | 130 | 157 | 11 | 43.6% |
| French Defense | 273 | 137 | 135 | 1 | 50.2% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 248 | 127 | 115 | 6 | 51.2% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Gambit Accepted Accelerated Mannheim Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern Defense with | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Steiner Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Gambit Declined Chigorin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Reti Opening Dutch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Indian Game Black Knights Tango | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Alburt Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 4 |