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JT4249

Playing Since: 2024-02-22 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 400
0W / 2L / 0D
Rapid: 773
1123W / 1131L / 110D
Blitz: 333
499W / 551L / 36D

About JT4249

Meet JT4249, a rapidly improving chess enthusiast whose journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the ranks of rapid and blitz chess. Known for a peak rapid rating of 875 as of May 2025 and a blitz peak of 620, JT4249 is no stranger to both victories and setbacks—having amassed nearly as many wins as losses in rapid chess, balancing his record with a dash of resilience and a sprinkle of humor.

Playing Style & Strengths

JT4249 is a strategic player who doesn’t shy away from long battles: his victories tend to extend to around 57 moves, showcasing patience and endurance. Interestingly, the average number of moves before defeat clocks in slightly lower, implying that opponents sometimes catch him on a sleepy Monday morning or just before bedtime. Speaking of timing, JT's absolute prime time to outwit opponents is around 9 PM — so beware if you challenge him then!

His style embraces the endgame frequently (facing over half of his games heading to the home stretch), and his tactical awareness is notable, with a comeback rate north of 60% after losing material. Like any player, JT4249 sometimes succumbs to “tilt” (his tilt factor is 14), but hey, who doesn’t after a brutal 14-game losing streak?

Opening Book

When it comes to openings, JT4249 secretly guards his “Top Secret” repertoire, having played it over 1400 times with a nearly even split of wins and losses. He also enjoys the Van 't Kruijs Opening and various flavors of the French Defense, the latter bringing him some of his best win rates—particularly the St George Defense, where he boasts an impressive 83% win rate. Clearly, JT isn’t afraid to march his troops into less trodden territory, keeping opponents guessing (and often baffled).

Recent Battles

One of JT4249’s most recent triumphs came with a dazzling checkmate victory using the Van 't Kruijs Opening on May 31, 2025, showcasing his tactical flair and dominance in the midgame. Of course, even kings fall sometimes—in a recent encounter against Elioholder, JT experienced the harsh reality of checkmate, proving once more that every champion has their off day.

A Witty Warrior of the Chessboard

JT4249’s rapid rise and varied results tell the story of a committed player who approaches the game with intensity and a sense of humor. His inclination to resign early about 10% of the time might just be a polite way to say, “I know when to fold ’em,” but his persistence afterwards and balanced win-loss-draw records demonstrate a fierce competitor. His wins by checkmate nearly match those by resignation and offer a glimpse of a player who can both gracefully bow out and deliver crushing blows.

Whether maneuvering the battlefield at 9 PM with unyielding resolve or carefully plotting through the French Defense labyrinth, JT4249 is a formidable and endearing presence in every game. So next time you face JT4249 on the virtual board, remember: patience, timing, and a sense of humor might just be your keys to survival!

“Chess is a war over the board. The object is to crush the opponent’s mind.” – But JT4249 prefers to do it with style… and sometimes with a hint of sass.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
borschugan11 0W / 0L / 1D
sampeans 1W / 0L / 0D
mynamechuck 1W / 0L / 0D
shaax1874 0W / 1L / 0D
the_trickster_063 0W / 1L / 0D
douglas957 1W / 0L / 0D
cottoneminmo 1W / 0L / 0D
bhagattewani 1W / 0L / 0D
knightsbridge95 1W / 0L / 0D
williamjohn1986 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
shashank_4883 1W / 31L / 1D
neo_biu 0W / 21L / 0D
praggcalson 5W / 13L / 2D
gmpng1 0W / 6L / 0D
jash1607 4W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 333 903 400
2024 339 733 400
Rating by Year20242025903333YearRatingBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 232W / 229L / 32D 239W / 235L / 21D 61.8
2024 450W / 460L / 37D 433W / 476L / 34D 54.0

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1438 685 682 71 47.6%
Van t Kruijs Opening 175 83 81 11 47.4%
French Defense Normal Variation 42 26 14 2 61.9%
French Defense Knight Variation 41 16 25 0 39.0%
French Defense 22 15 5 2 68.2%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 19 8 11 0 42.1%
French Defense St George Defense 11 6 5 0 54.5%
French Defense Queens Knight Variation 9 4 5 0 44.4%
French Defense Kings Indian Attack 4 1 2 1 25.0%
French Defense Steinitz Attack 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1086 499 551 36 46.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 2 0 2 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 0
Losing 14 0