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Playing Since: 2018-02-21 (Active)

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Daily: 2011
2W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 2347
5W / 1L / 0D
Blitz: 2707
11007W / 11208L / 2130D
Bullet: 2340
583W / 679L / 89D

JozefKneht: The Blend of Wit and Wizardry on the Chessboard

Meet JozefKneht, an International Master who dances with chess pieces like a maestro conducting a symphony — but with a bit more swagger and a touch of mischief. Known for his gritty resilience and tactical flair, Jozef has carved out a niche where intellect meets humor, proving that chess doesn't always have to be so serious (although winning feels pretty serious).

From Pawns to Peak: The Rating Rollercoaster

JozefKneht’s journey has been one of perseverance: an impressive blitz peak rating soaring up to 2767, achieved in November 2022 — a figure that's practically a secret handshake in chess circles. Whether blitz, bullet, or rapid, Jozef plays with purpose. His blitz record boasts an epic battle log of over 10,000 wins and losses each — that’s a lot of knight forks and rook pins! His bullet peak rating flirted with an electrifying 2761, showing that speed chess is really his playground.

Playing Style: Cunning, Calculated, Occasionally Quirky

Never one to bow out early, JozefKneht has a modest early resignation rate of just 0.75%, because, really, who wants to give up before the fun begins? His games often stretch beyond the average 75 moves, showcasing a love for those thrill-filled endgames, which occur about 80.65% of the time. Battle-hardened, Jozef has a comeback rate near 88%, meaning he's the person you want on your team when the odds look grim.

Opening Secrets and Chess Sorcery

Like a wizard guarding his grimoire, Jozef keeps his favorite openings under wraps with a tantalizingly titled category — "Top Secret" — which spans over 22,000 blitz games. On occasion, he unleashes the Sicilian Najdorf, or dips into the Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense, mixing classical sophistication with modern spice. His win rates in these are as sharp as his queen's diagonal: hovering in the 40%-50% range.

On the Digital Battlefield

Online, Jozef is a relentless gladiator, often tackling opponents across chess platforms with a near-even win/loss record but an undeniable winning spirit. His longest winning streak clocks in at 14 games— impressive enough to make even the toughest grandmaster raise an eyebrow. Though the occasional losing streak of 13 games sneaks in, it only fuels his fiery desire to bounce back stronger.

Recent Chronicles of Victory and Defeat

Jozef’s most recent triumphs include stylish wins by resignation over strong opponents like Kyrie2012 and GMVladimir_Petkov. In these games, he masterfully executed classical e4 and d4 openings with a blend of tactical pressure and strategic patience. His most recent loss, however, came against Rocket10Jan, reminding us even IMs have off days — but only the brave admit it.

Time Zone Tactician

The charts reveal that Jozef thrives in the wee hours — the optimal time to challenge kings and queens seems to be around 4 AM. Perhaps the quiet gloom inspires his best moves, or maybe his coffee kicks in just right. Either way, late-night chess is where JozefKneht makes the board his stage.

In Summary

Combining a sharp mind, tactical grit, and a playful spirit, JozefKneht stands as a beacon for chess lovers who believe that the game is as much about creativity and fun as it is about calculations and ratings. So whether you spot him dissecting the Sicilian face-off or sprinting bullet games at lightning speed, remember: behind the IM title lies a chess player who’s always ready to outwit, outplay, and sometimes out-laugh the competition.


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Overall Performance and Progress

Your recent blitz games show a solid performance with a strength-adjusted win rate of about 50%. Over the past month, you've achieved a positive rating change of 45 points, indicating improvement and effective learning from your games.

The short-term rating trend (one month) has a positive slope, suggesting your recent play is improving. While the 3 and 6 month trend slopes are currently negative, your 12-month trend shows strong overall growth. This suggests that although there may have been fluctuations mid-term, your long-term progression is upward.

Strengths Observed

  • Consistent ability to convert advantages into wins, as shown in your games against opponents with similar or higher ratings.
  • Good familiarity and preparation in your opening repertoire, including reliable lines in the Sicilian Defense and Closed Sicilian among others.
  • Strong endgame conversion skills demonstrated by precise play leading to resignation or checkmate in your favor.

Areas for Improvement

  • Time management: Some losses occurred due to time pressure or on time, indicating a need to monitor clock use more carefully during blitz play.
  • Midgame tactics and defense: In several losses, your opponent exploited tactical motifs or positional weaknesses. Focus on sharpening tactical vision and defensive technique, particularly in complex positions with open files and diagonals.
  • Opening flexibility: While you have a solid opening foundation, exploring alternative plans and move orders in your favored openings might prevent opponents from neutralizing your preparation early.

Recommendations Moving Forward

  • Work on time control strategies for blitz — practice playing with increments or familiarize yourself with faster decision-making in typical positions.
  • Review critical moments from your recent losses, especially where tactical oversights or positional inaccuracies appeared. Consider using puzzles focusing on similar tactical themes.
  • Study key ideas in your chosen openings, using the provided ECO links and Sicilian Defense or Scotch Game theory to deepen strategic understanding.
  • Maintain a balance between aggressive play and positional safety to avoid sudden reversals in complicated middlegames.

Summary

Your recent games highlight a strong foundation and potential for upward momentum. By improving time management and concentrating on tactical discipline during critical midgame battles, you can further increase your win rate and rating. Continue leveraging your strengths in openings and endgames while addressing the noted areas for growth.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
ryan_young 1W / 6L / 0D
adam4757 1W / 1L / 0D
Gus Huston 11W / 11L / 2D
Dawton Lemos 1W / 1L / 0D
evertongambit 5W / 1L / 0D
Vrushali Deodhar 1W / 9L / 0D
uviathqnad 1W / 2L / 0D
alex108108 3W / 8L / 1D
vosagm 0W / 2L / 1D
masteringchessdra 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Alan Stein 93W / 89L / 22D
Bojan Maksimović 37W / 148L / 16D
WarlordX 42W / 30L / 7D
ZURAB AZMAIPARASHVILI 17W / 43L / 4D
palombie 29W / 28L / 5D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2340 2505
2024 2440 2486
2023 2475 2365 2347
2022 2411 2382 2010
2021 2475 2505 2347
2020 2446 2449 2149
2019 2119 2411
2018 2447
Rating by Year2018201920202021202220232024202525052119YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 622W / 605L / 105D 552W / 669L / 125D 78.7
2024 824W / 693L / 119D 725W / 751L / 155D 78.2
2023 857W / 840L / 140D 709W / 890L / 211D 78.3
2022 849W / 813L / 136D 750W / 861L / 163D 77.7
2021 1078W / 925L / 149D 971W / 963L / 188D 76.4
2020 1077W / 1057L / 219D 964W / 1147L / 222D 79.8
2019 541W / 543L / 100D 510W / 591L / 106D 79.3
2018 248W / 233L / 25D 230W / 244L / 34D 80.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Closed 1297 644 571 82 49.6%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 867 373 400 94 43.0%
Alekhine Defense 767 358 364 45 46.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 682 279 347 56 40.9%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 548 271 250 27 49.5%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 496 190 256 50 38.3%
Scandinavian Defense 484 230 216 38 47.5%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 478 219 215 44 45.8%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 465 227 200 38 48.8%
Bogo-Indian Defense 440 175 221 44 39.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 145 61 72 12 42.1%
Australian Defense 122 57 58 7 46.7%
Amazon Attack 106 60 41 5 56.6%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 104 48 41 15 46.1%
Caro-Kann Defense 101 45 50 6 44.5%
Amar Gambit 99 40 54 5 40.4%
East Indian Defense 75 36 34 5 48.0%
Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation 32 17 14 1 53.1%
Slav Defense 31 15 14 2 48.4%
Barnes Defense 31 11 19 1 35.5%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
King's Indian Defense: Exchange Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 1 1 0 0 100.0%
East Indian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Amazon Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense: Burn Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 0
Losing 13 4