About jrblanco
Meet jrblanco, a relentless chess warrior whose journey through the 64 squares is as dynamic as a rollercoaster ride. Starting in 2023 with a rapid rating around 900 and blitz/bullet ratings hovering near the mid-500s, jrblanco has steadily sharpened their skills, peaking with a rapid rating above 1250 in 2025. Not a grandmaster yet, but hey, who needs a crown when your comeback rate after losing a piece is an astounding 100%?
Playing Style & Strengths
- Endgame Enthusiast: With nearly 65% frequency in endgames, jrblanco clearly enjoys the late-game dance where kings tiptoe and pawns become queens.
- Patient Strategist: Wins tend to be longer affairs (~64 moves), suggesting a dogged determination and love for deep tactical battles.
- White Pieces Advantage: Jrblanco scores a respectable 51.65% win rate when playing white, proving the first-move edge isn't lost on them.
- Never Say Die: Their remarkable 80.18% comeback rate shows they can snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, and an equally impressive 100% win rate after losing a piece suggests they thrive under pressure.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Rapid rollercoaster: From a humble 680 minimum rapid rating in 2023 to a peak of 1254 in 2025, that's one wild ride! Ups, downs, but always moving forward.
- Early quitter? Nope: Only about 2.11% early resignation rate – a testament to their grit and refusal to throw in the towel prematurely.
- Time Wizard: Loves playing around 4 AM – boasting a cool 56.17% win rate when most are asleep (or dreaming about chess).
- Streaky: Enjoyed a longest winning streak of 13 games, proving when jrblanco is on fire, better watch out!
- High tilt alert: With a tilt factor of 13, they might grumble a bit after a tough loss but bounce back quickly – no chess tantrums here.
Record & Opponents
In rapid games alone, jrblanco boasts over 3000 wins, almost evenly matched with just over 3000 losses, and a small stash of draws. Against some opponents, they have a perfect 100% win rate – showing who’s boss – while others (looking at you, morfinnel_123) have been quite the challenge, with 0% win rate there. It keeps the rivalry spicy!
Whether they're battling in rapid, blitz, or bullet, jrblanco brings intensity, resilience, and a bit of humor to every game. Keep an eye on this player – the best is yet to come, and maybe the next comeback will be even more spectacular!
