Justice May - The Relentless Strategist
Known online as justicemay, Justice May is a chess player who’s quite the rollercoaster on the 64 squares. Reaching a peak rapid rating of 546 way back in 2020, Justice has experienced the peaks and valleys of competitive play, currently cruising around the 300-400 range in rapid and showing fierce spirit in blitz and bullet despite ratings hovering mostly in the 100-300 arena.
Justice’s style is a curious blend of resilience and occasional early quits (about 13% early resignations—because who wants to stick around when the position smells fishy?). Endgames are a playground for Justice, featuring in almost half of their games, often pushing battles that last around 60 moves when winning—a sign of deep strategic patience.
Opening Preferences
- Rapid: Loves the classic King's Pawn Opening (57 games, ~46% win rate), but shines brightest with the Scandinavian Defense (Leonardis Variation) boasting a cozy 64% win rate, showing a flair for tricky, less-trodden paths.
- Blitz: Dabbles across openings, with a respectable 60% win rate using the Philidor Defense, and occasional gambits that hint at a playful approach.
- Bullet & Daily: Known for aggressive quick strikes, with bullet peak rating at 386 and a flawless record in a Scandinavian Defense game.
Competitive Stats
Justice has fought through over 400 rapid games with a near-even record (218 wins to 215 losses), proving that perseverance is key. Blitz and Bullet results show a bit of a struggle but also flashes of brilliance, like the bullet peak rating in 2025. Their daily chess prowess is shining bright, with an 800 peak rating and undefeated in recent games there.
Fun fact: Justice’s comeback rate is a remarkable 67.86%, meaning that even when low on material or position, they have an uncanny ability to fight back—maybe not the calmest player at heart, given a tilt factor of 10, but who isn't human after all?
Best Time To Play
If you want to challenge Justice, beware around mornings at 8 AM—their "best time of day" boasting high win rates, especially shining on Thursdays with a 57% winning success.
Memorable Moment
One of Justice May’s latest victories came with a checkmate delivered in rapid time against opponent jjriedel, showcasing a cool-headed strategic dismantling of the opposition rooted in the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation. In just 40 moves, Justice sealed the game with style, proving they can both grind and strike decisively.
In Summary
Justice May may not yet be a grandmaster, but this player’s blend of stubborn determination, opening surprises, and resilience makes for intriguing games and stories worth following. Whether clawing back from tough positions or experimenting with uncommon gambits, justicemay continues to deliver chess entertainment with a pinch of humor (and a dash of early surrender when the chips are down).
