Jose Pique

Jose Pique: The Chesspreneur of the Accelerated London System

Jose Pique, also known by his username josepique, is a tenacious chess player whose career is a fascinating rollercoaster of wins, losses, and a sprinkle of draws. A master of the Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System, Jose boasts an impressive 59.5% win rate with it in rapid games—his secret weapon for launching surprise attacks and baffling opponents.

Starting from humble beginnings in 2019 with a Blitz rating just shy of 600, Jose's journey through the ranks has been anything but boring. He’s known for his relentless comebacks, with a remarkable 60% comeback rate after setbacks, and somehow manages to maintain a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece—proving that giving away material is just part of his strategic charm.

His playing style blends patience and persistence, often dragging battles into the endgame (played 41.1% of the time) and squeezing every bit of advantage out of long, tactical skirmishes. Though he may start slow with an early resignation rate of about 9%, once he’s locked in, expect an average of nearly 47 moves per win—chess marathons are his forte!

Jose's rapid rating took a dip around 2022 but has since rebounded impressively, reaching a peak of 757 by 2025, never quite backing down from a challenge. His Blitz games tell a tale of grit too, bouncing around the 400–500 range while tirelessly grinding out weekend victories—Saturdays and Sundays are definitely his power zones with win rates over 55% and nearly 60%, respectively. If you want to catch him at his sharpest, tune in on a Sunday afternoon or before the clock strikes 2 AM when his win rate peaks above 60%!

Jose’s battle record could be summarized as “almost balanced,” with nearly equal wins and losses in both Rapid (190-193) and Blitz (404-405) formats—he’s the kind of player your grandma would nervously cheer for and your rivals quietly respect. Among his favorite challenges are opponents like sentropy49 and cdj1987, against whom he maintains a perfect 100% win rate.

In short, Jose Pique is a resilient and quirky strategist who proves that in chess, as in life, persistence and a dash of unpredictability can turn the tide—even when the odds seem stacked against you. So next time you spot josepique on the board, remember: he’s not just playing pieces, he’s playing the long game... and maybe a little bit of chess-induced comedy.