JOSE MANUEL MILER RAPOSO - aka "josemabetis"
Meet Jose Manuel Miler Raposo, a spirited chess enthusiast whose rapid and blitz battles are as unpredictable as a squirrel on espresso. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 443 and a blitz best of 525 in early 2025, Jose has demonstrated flashes of brilliance tempered by the humility of many a tough loss.
Jose's chess journey is dotted with intriguing opening choices. In rapid games, the Kings Pawn Opening is his comfort zone, boasting a respectable 54% win rate, while the Queens Pawn Chigorin Variation has proven to be a gritty, if humbling, challenge at 34%. Not afraid to tango with less-traveled lines, he frequently delves into the Englund Gambit and Owens Defense, sometimes with dazzling results and other times... well, let’s just say the scoreboard tells the tale.
His latest victories are a testament to tactical awareness and opportunistic play. One notable triumph was a scorching checkmate against AlexThoil in a Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation—showing off his lethal finishing skills after a calculated dance of moves. However, Jose is no stranger to dramatic defeats; his longest losing streak reached 13 games, a true test of patience and resilience, which Jese bravely endured without tossing his pieces in the air (at least not publicly).
Jose’s style is a blend of determined endgames and rapid-paced assaults, with an impressive comeback rate of 63%. He’s equally comfortable grinding out a win or bouncing back strong after losing a piece, proving he's not just another casual player but one with real fight in his soul. He resigns early 11% of the time, which probably means he knows when it’s time to grab a coffee and start fresh.
Off the board (and occasionally on), Jose’s psychological game shows a typical tilt factor of 13—meaning he's mildly prone to frustration, but nothing a good night's sleep can't fix. His absolute prime time to make chess magic is at 6 AM, so don’t expect him at his best right before bedtime.
When he's not slicing through defenses or conceding a swift loss, Jose enjoys a friendly rivalry with opponents like "garsyyt" and "helena3001," with many games swinging wildly in either direction. His overall record captures the essence of a passionate competitor: close wins and losses, a sprinkle of draws, and a hearty love for the game that keeps him pressing forward.
Whether you're looking for a relentless attacker or a resilient fighter, Jose Manuel—aka josemabetis—is a name chess fans should watch. Just perhaps bring your wits... and a good sense of humor.
