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josuJGG

Playing Since: 2022-01-17 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 252
70W / 73L / 13D

Profile Summary: josuJGG

Meet josuJGG, a tenacious rapid chess player whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. With a peak rating of 539 earlier in 2022, josuJGG has delved deeply into the world of rapid chess, accumulating over 155 games in recent years.

Playing Style & Stats

JosuJGG is a strategic seeker of sharp positions, especially fond of the Van Geet Opening (Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation) where they boast a respectable 54.84% win rate over 31 games — not bad for a self-made tactical tactician. Other favorite openings include a solid French Defense (75% win rate in fewer games) and the Queens Pawn Opening with Mikenas Defense, showing versatility and a hunger for complexity.

With an average winning game lasting about 59 moves, josuJGG rarely settles for quick draws. They face tough opponents head-on, sporting an almost even rapid record of 70 wins, 72 losses, and 13 draws — some days the chessboard is a battlefield, other days a proving ground.

The Mindset: Tilt Factor & Comebacks

Known to shrug off setbacks quickly (tilt factor of 6), josuJGG thrives on making comebacks, bouncing back from losing positions with a remarkable 64.29% comeback rate. Sometimes material losses sting, with a moderate 38.46% win rate after losing a piece, but hey, who said chess was easy?

When to Catch josuJGG at Their Best

If you want to catch josuJGG firing on all cylinders, set your clocks for 8:00 AM — their statistically best time of day. Saturdays mean fun, as their 60% win rate on these leisurely days proves that even chess needs a weekend vibe.

Memorable Moments & Rivalries

JosuJGG’s recent wins include triumphs over foes like con_ja123 and oneeyedkingx10007, while opponents like akiller039 and kundan-prasad have been less hospitable. Speaking of dramatic finishes, josuJGG once clinched victory on time after a nerve-wracking endgame, showing that sometimes patience (and a ticking clock) are the best weapons.

Signature Traits

  • Early resignation rate: 11.11% – knows when to slink off gracefully, but not too soon.
  • Playing Black advantage: Slightly stronger with black pieces (47.37% wins) than white (43.04%).
  • Longest winning streak: 5 games – a flash of brilliance!
  • Longest losing streak: 6 games – a humbling reminder that the struggle is real.

In the vast kingdom of chess, josuJGG is a fighter, learner, and occasional trickster. Whether checkmated, resigned, or winning on time, this player’s passion for the game shines through every move — sometimes flashy, sometimes gritty, but always entertaining. If you see josuJGG online, be ready for a game that’s equal parts battle, brainwork, and a sprinkle of fun.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
h4m74_7 0W / 1L / 0D
akiller039 0W / 1L / 0D
kundan-prasad 0W / 1L / 0D
con_ja123 1W / 0L / 0D
brian_1469 0W / 0L / 1D
Most Played Opponents
akashmatts 2W / 0L / 0D
neuron_caffeinated 0W / 2L / 0D
luquitasyt 0W / 1L / 0D
phongskibidisigmanewbie 0W / 1L / 0D
sheadon12345 0W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 252
2022 539
Rating by Year20222025539252YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 34W / 39L / 5D 36W / 33L / 8D 59.9
2022 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 30.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation 31 17 13 1 54.8%
Van Geet Opening 30 11 16 3 36.7%
Nimzowitsch Defense 14 6 8 0 42.9%
Alekhines Defense 11 5 5 1 45.5%
Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense 10 6 4 0 60.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense Declined 9 4 2 3 44.4%
Van t Kruijs Opening 4 2 2 0 50.0%
French Defense Normal Variation 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Alekhines Defense Maroczy Variation 4 2 1 1 50.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense Declined Williams Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 5 0
Losing 6 3