Josué Alves - The Chess Maverick
Known in the digital chess realms as JSAlves, Josué Alves is a player who balances the razor-sharp focus of a grandmaster with the delightful unpredictability of someone who sometimes just wants to see the unexpected happen on the board.
Rating and Performance Highlights
- Peak Rapid Rating: An impressive 2168, achieved in October 2024, showing steady growth from modest beginnings at 1686 back in 2015.
- Peak Blitz Rating: Nearly touching 2000 with a peak at 1989, reached in May 2025. Definitely someone who can blitz out strong moves when the clock is ticking.
- Peak Bullet Rating: A swift 1927 in late 2024, suggesting lightning-fast reflexes and some gut-instinct sacrifices that keep opponents on their toes.
- Daily Chess Best: A cozy 1103 rating in March 2025, proving that Josué takes his time to strategize when the clock isn't a factor.
Win-Loss-Draw Record
Josué is no stranger to battle, with a robust record across all major time formats:
- Rapid: 726 wins, 1225 losses, 116 draws
- Blitz: 7360 wins, 9826 losses, 758 draws
- Bullet: 10648 wins, 14393 losses, 784 draws
- Daily: 4 wins, 3 losses (and no draws—because who waits?)
Playing Style & Strategy
With an early resignation rate under 1%, Josué clearly prefers to fight on till the end, embracing the complexity of the endgame which appears in nearly 70% of his games. Average moves per game hover around 64, reflecting a thoughtful approach—perhaps too thoughtful when the clock is short!
Josué’s wins when playing White stand at a modest 42%, with Black not far behind at 39.5%, showing balanced prowess regardless of color. His comeback rate is a stellar 84%, truly a fighter who never gives up—even after a lost piece.
Beware the tilt factor of 28—while Josué tries to keep cool, even the best can feel the sting of after-the-fact madness. But with a peak playing time around 9 AM, morning matches might be his secret weapon!
Favorite Openings
JSAlves shows fondness for classic and versatile openings:
- Rapid: Alapin Sicilian Defense and Indian Game lead the charge in Rapid play.
- Blitz & Bullet: He often employs Alapin Sicilian and Scandinavian variations, peppered with Four Knights and Ruy Lopez lines. His games feature a dash of the Owens Defense and the occasionally mysterious Englund Gambit (because why not?).
- Daily: Prefers sound structures like Queen’s Gambit Declined and Four Knights Spanish Variation.
Most Recent Battle Highlights
In his latest victory, Josué showcased meticulous planning against zhodes0, culminating in a resignation after 45 moves in a tense Queen's Pawn Opening. A true testament to his endurance and endgame skill.
Of course, there are games not going his way—his recent losses reveal tough fights against strong opponents like calcynex_v1 and shashipalsharma. But every defeat is just a setup for a devastating comeback—because giving up is not in his dictionary.
A Personality Beyond the Board
Behind the rating graphs and opening preferences, Josué is that rare blend of pragmatism and whimsy. He's the player who might silently think five moves ahead but won't hesitate to try a cheeky gambit just to spice things up. With a win rate that fluctuates spectacularly depending on the opponent and format, one can only imagine the rollercoaster ride of emotions across his chess journey.
In short, Josué Alves is the chess enthusiast who turns every game into a story—sometimes heroic, sometimes humbling, but always brilliantly human.
Check him out on Chess.com as JSAlves, and be ready—whether you’re facing an unwavering strategist or a playful trickster!