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.
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 |
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 |