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Joseph Whitaker

Username: jrwhitaker

Location: Suva

Playing Since: 2015-05-06 (Active)

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Daily: 1307
268W / 268L / 3D
Rapid: 1281
1499W / 1442L / 63D
Blitz: 1051
1559W / 1532L / 61D
Bullet: 841
189W / 234L / 2D

Joseph Whitaker (jrwhitaker)

Meet Joseph Whitaker, an unyielding chess enthusiast whose style is as dynamic as the biological systems he might jokingly be inspired by! Starting his journey with modest ratings in 2015 — 1294 in Daily and a sprightly 998 in Blitz — Joseph quickly evolved his chess "genetic code" over the years, adapting and thriving in various time controls with a career full of checks, mates, and some pawn sacrifices along the way.

With over 3,200 wins across all modes and an impressive ability to bounce back (a comeback rate of 72.37% and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece!), Joseph demonstrates that even when his position seems under the microscope, he'll find a way to mutate victories out of adversity.

Known for his "Endgame Frequency" of nearly 63%, Joseph clearly prefers to let his strategic seeds germinate long into the matches, harvesting wins at the late stages rather than rushing for quick takedowns. His average moves per win hover around 57 – a true testament to his patience and cunning; after all, good things take time to grow, just like a fine organism.

His opening repertoire is varied like a well-balanced genome, but he particularly excels in the King's Gambit Accepted (Kings Knight Gambit), boasting a win rate near 58% in Blitz, and the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, where he maintains a nifty 54% win rate. This mix of aggressive gambits and sturdy defenses is his evolutionary secret.

Joseph's psychological stats hint at a creature who can sometimes feel the pressure of the battlefield with a tilt factor of 18%, yet his pragmatic approach yields a slightly higher win rate with White pieces (51.5%) compared to Black (47.6%). His early resignation rate is low, showing that like a tenacious organism, he rarely gives up before the endgame unfolds.

When it comes to timing, Joseph performs best in the late mornings and afternoons, particularly shining around 14:00 hours with a 59% win rate—a prime time for 'photosynthesis,' if you will, converting his chess knowledge into fruitful victories. He’s slightly less ferocious at night, but don’t let that lull you into a false sense of security on his turf.

With a longest winning streak of 25 consecutive games and an active current streak of 2 wins, Joseph Whitaker's chess ecosystem is undoubtedly healthy and flourishing. Whether blitzing through defenses or nurturing slow daily games, he remains a resilient and adaptable competitor, ready to capture the board and outwit any opponent who dashes too close.

In summary, Joseph Whitaker is the kind of player who embodies the survival of the fittest in the realm of chess—always evolving, sometimes aggressive, but endlessly strategic, with a few cheeky gambits hiding in his DNA. Watch the board carefully when he plays; you might witness a fascinating biological experiment in tactical wizardry!


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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1254 1247
2024 1178 1225
2023 1051 1406 1293
2022 841 1148 1255 1347
2021 861 1176 1320 1416
2020 935 1191 1300 1280
2019 820 1137 1195 1340
2018 564 1121 1266 1400
2017 578 1164 1341 1282
2016 1067 882 1304 1364
2015 856 998 1170 1294
Rating by Year201520162017201820192020202120222023202420251416564YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 59W / 56L / 3D 66W / 52L / 3D 63.1
2024 82W / 80L / 4D 73W / 97L / 2D 64.0
2023 152W / 104L / 8D 130W / 130L / 3D 66.3
2022 135W / 134L / 8D 124W / 138L / 11D 66.0
2021 155W / 109L / 6D 135W / 125L / 4D 65.2
2020 264W / 239L / 9D 248W / 246L / 12D 61.7
2019 165W / 157L / 8D 158W / 171L / 4D 62.7
2018 209W / 197L / 7D 196W / 218L / 6D 62.1
2017 239W / 234L / 10D 211W / 268L / 5D 59.1
2016 224W / 200L / 6D 212W / 218L / 5D 52.2
2015 56W / 65L / 0D 58W / 63L / 1D 56.7

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 128 72 54 2 56.2%
Bishops Opening 122 71 50 1 58.2%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 117 69 45 3 59.0%
Italian Game 102 44 56 2 43.1%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 85 34 49 2 40.0%
Sicilian Defense 79 27 49 3 34.2%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 72 41 28 3 56.9%
Sicilian Defense Old Sicilian Variation 51 28 23 0 54.9%
Dutch Defense 48 25 21 2 52.1%
Philidor Defense 45 18 26 1 40.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 24 11 12 1 45.8%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 16 8 8 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 15 5 10 0 33.3%
Kings Pawn Opening 11 4 6 1 36.4%
Van t Kruijs Opening 10 4 6 0 40.0%
Sicilian Defense OKelly Variation 10 5 5 0 50.0%
Old Benoni Defense 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Kings Gambit Declined Queens Knight Defense 9 6 3 0 66.7%
Caro Kann Defense 8 1 7 0 12.5%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Alapin Sicilian Defense 201 85 111 5 42.3%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 155 80 71 4 51.6%
Sicilian Defense 121 60 60 1 49.6%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 117 63 51 3 53.9%
Kings Gambit Accepted Kings Knight Gambit 92 53 38 1 57.6%
Kings Gambit 91 50 40 1 55.0%
Sicilian Defense OKelly Variation 73 31 38 4 42.5%
Sicilian Defense OKelly Normal System 66 32 34 0 48.5%
Kings Gambit Declined Queens Knight Defense 65 37 26 2 56.9%
Kings Gambit Accepted Fischer Defense 60 35 22 3 58.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 32 20 12 0 62.5%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 23 9 13 1 39.1%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 20 11 9 0 55.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 20 14 6 0 70.0%
Sicilian Defense 17 9 8 0 52.9%
Kings Gambit Accepted Kings Knight Gambit 13 6 7 0 46.1%
Dutch Defense 11 5 5 1 45.5%
Queens Pawn Opening 10 7 3 0 70.0%
Bishops Opening 10 5 5 0 50.0%
Closed Sicilian Defense Traditional Line 10 5 5 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 25 0
Losing 18 0
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