Julian Thompson

Julian Thompson (aka jubs7665)

Meet Julian Thompson, better known in the chess realm as jubs7665. A passionate blitz specialist with a flair for comebacks (75% comeback rate, no biggie), Julian has a history of dramatic battles on the 64 squares that often end in excitement — or resignation. When not tweaking your nerves, Julian engages opponents with a unique mix of gambits and defenses, although the Scandinavian Defense might want to watch its back!

Chess Journey & Playing Style

Though their peak blitz rating of 206 and bullet rating of 274 might not threaten grandmasters, Julian's passion shines through every game. Like a rollercoaster, their ratings have their ups and downs, but each loss only fuels the next fierce game. Despite a somewhat rocky win-loss ratio in blitz—23 wins against 62 losses—this player fights on with humor and heart.

Known for early resignations approximately 21% of the time (maybe a hint of pragmatic realism?) and an average of nearly 39 moves in wins, Julian enjoys the endgame more than most, engaging in about one-third of games’ finales. White pieces seem to offer a slight edge with a 27% win rate compared to 22% on black. But one thing’s clear: this player does not shy away from tactical skirmishes, even if it results in a few one-sided losses here and there (33%).

Opening Preferences (and Quirks)

While many try to stick to a signature opening, Julian’s repertoire shows a delightful willingness to experiment — even if the Scandinavian Defense has been an adventure with a rough 10.5% win rate. Bright spots include a 66.67% win rate in the Scandinavian Defense Mieses-Kotrc Variation and the Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation, hinting at a secret weapon hidden in the arsenal. The Pirc Defense offers a balanced 50% win rate, a chess middle ground between caution and opportunity.

Memorable Victories & Streaks

Julian’s longest winning streak stands at a respectable 4 games, while their most stubborn adversaries have inflicted an 8-game losing streak at times. Not one to give up, the current losing streak is a mild 4, possibly the calm before the next comeback storm.

Best Time to Challenge Julian

If you want to catch jubs7665 at their tactical best, your chess clock should strike 16:00 hours — their statistically finest playing hour with an impressive 54.5% win rate at this time. Mondays also seem to bring out the best, with a nearly 43% win rate.

Famous Last Win

One of Julian's recent crowning moments came with a deft victory over eemeliaa in a blitz game featuring the Scandinavian Defense Mieses-Kotrc Variation. The game ended swiftly in just 6 moves when the opponent resigned, proving sometimes it's better to bow out gracefully than to face Julian’s onslaught.

A Player Profile Not to Be Underestimated

Julian might not be topping every leaderboard, but the dedication, strategic bravery, and readiness to engage in all manner of openings make each encounter a unique story. Whether facing a bullet brawl or a rapid calculation rush, jubs7665 delivers an experience worth watching. Expect passion, unpredictability, and the occasional gasp-worthy comeback!