JustOld: The Veteran Maestro of the Chessboard
Meet JustOld, a seasoned chess warrior whose rating dance looks like a thrilling rollercoaster ride—but with more strategy and fewer screamers. Starting modestly in 2017 with a Daily max rating of around 1752, JustOld steadily climbed the ranks, peaking impressively at 1968. But let's be honest, the real fireworks happen in Blitz, where JustOld blitzed through to a blistering peak rating of 2335 in early 2024—clearly proving age is just a number when the fingers move faster than a caffeine-fueled squirrel.
In Bullet games, where speed and nerves test even the fiercest gladiators, JustOld confidently stormed to a peak rating above 2100. Rapid chess, the Goldilocks zone of time controls, saw a magnificent 2314 peak—because while urgency thrills, calculation still reigns supreme.
A Career of Guts, Glory, and the Occasional Grumble
With over 17,000 games played across formats, JustOld has accumulated more wins than a barnstorming sports commentator has “exciting plays” in their vocabulary—taking down opponents with a mix of classical openings and sneaky defenses. The mysterious “Undefined” opening category boasts a nearly perfect win rate (97.62%), leading many to speculate if this is wizardry or just brilliant confusion inflicted on opponents.
Opening repertoire is a delightful smorgasbord. The Pirc Defense and its Czech variant are personal favorites in Daily, yielding solid success and proving JustOld’s comfort in both sharp fights and slow positional drags. In Blitz, the London System and Indian Game keep opponents on their toes, while Bullet has seen JustOld cozy up to the London System and Pirc in a way that screams "classical with a twist."
Psychologically Prepared and Wonderfully Wicked
Known for an 85.96% comeback rate after adversity, JustOld knows that every lost piece is just a plot twist waiting for a heroic turnaround. Our hero’s early resignation rate is less than half a percent—because giving up isn’t in the playbook. And with average moves per win or loss hovering close to 78, patience is key—this isn’t just blitzkrieg, it’s a masterclass in endgame endurance, with an 82.67% endgame frequency to prove it.
A bit of a night owl, JustOld conquers best during the odd hours (2 AM is prime time), spinning intricate traps when the rest of the world is counting sheep—so don’t challenge before dawn unless you like losing in your pajamas.
Recent Battles and Noteworthy Clashes
Recent wins tell tales of a patient strategist, edging out opponents on solid lines such as the Accelerated London System and even winning against players with less than 500 rating points—like a chess Gandalf saying, “You shall not pass... your clock!” Not shy to announce time wins, JustOld shows a playful side: if you can’t keep up, you’re already halfway lost.
Losses tend to come against formidable foes like "Deathtongue," sometimes by resignation, but even in defeat, our chess veteran displays resilience and fighting spirit worthy of any grandmaster—because every loss is just a lesson with an intense look.
Overall Persona
JustOld may sound humble, but don’t let the name fool you. This player commands respect on every clock, every opening, and every position. A tactical tactician, relentless strategist, and occasional speed demon, JustOld is proof that chess mastery is a lifelong journey, and sometimes the best moves come with a bit of laugh, grit, and swagger.
“Old? Maybe. Just? Absolutely. Chess lover? Definetely!”
What stands out in your blitz play
You show a willingness to enter sharp, tactical battles and keep pressure on your opponents even when time is tight. Over a longer horizon, your rating trend suggests steady improvement, which usually means you’re studying deliberately and applying lessons. You also adapt to a variety of openings, which helps you stay flexible and find active plans in different structures.
Key improvements to focus on
- Time management under pressure: aim to reach the middlegame with a clear plan and avoid getting lost in deep sequences when the clock is running down. Practice rapid, candidate-move selection to reduce time scramble.
- Endgame technique: blitz often ends in simplified endings; strengthen rook endings and king activity to convert advantages or salvage draws from equal material positions.
- Tactical vigilance: while you enjoy dynamic play, double-check for simple tactical shots (checks, captures, threats) to avoid avoidable blunders or missed forced lines.
- Opening consistency: adopt a compact, manageable repertoire for both colors. Fewer branches mean quicker, more confident decisions and easier planning in the middlegame.
- Pattern recognition: reinforce common motifs such as back-rank weaknesses, overloaded defenders, and typical pawn break ideas in your chosen openings so you can spot them faster in blitz.
Recommended practice plan (4 weeks)
- Week 1 – Tactics focus: 15–20 minutes daily on pattern puzzles (forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks, back-rank ideas). Review 2–3 missed tactics in each session and note the key motif.
- Week 2 – Endgames: study rook endings and king activity with simple pawn endings. Do 3–4 short endgame drills per session and replay the critical moments.
- Week 3 – Opening consolidation: pick 2 White openings and 2 Black defenses to play in blitz. Learn the main plans and 2–3 standard reply sequences for each, so you’re not learning on the fly.
- Week 4 – Blitz conditioning: run 15–20 blitz games with a strict time budget (e.g., try to stay above a healthy time cushion). After each session, review 2 critical mistakes without engine assistance and write down one concrete improvement.
Quick drills you can start today
- Do 15–20 minutes of tactics daily with a focus on the motifs listed above.
- Conduct a 1-game post-mortem after each blitz session: identify one tactical missed opportunity and one positional improvement.
- Choose a simple repertoire and stick to it for the next week to reduce decision fatigue.
- Practice a short endgame drill (rook endings or king-and-pawn endings) 2–3 times this week.
Sample review aid
To help you review your games efficiently, you can load a representative game snippet for quick study using this placeholder:
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| deathtongue | 233W / 440L / 227D | |
| stritte | 114W / 8L / 6D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| deathtongue | 233W / 440L / 227D | |
| stritte | 114W / 8L / 6D | |
| divljak79 | 35W / 3L / 0D | |
| Jorge A González Rodríguez | 8W / 19L / 4D | |
| cgisbert | 9W / 17L / 3D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2320 | 1914 | ||
| 2024 | 2080 | 2232 | 1876 | |
| 2023 | 2040 | 2146 | 2292 | 1868 |
| 2022 | 2067 | 2207 | 2304 | 1853 |
| 2021 | 1930 | 2315 | 2182 | 1827 |
| 2020 | 2009 | 2119 | 2137 | 1867 |
| 2019 | 1898 | 2183 | 1956 | 1925 |
| 2018 | 1857 | 2129 | 1884 | 1699 |
| 2017 | 1683 | 1699 | 1555 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71W / 49L / 17D | 50W / 65L / 20D | 80.2 |
| 2024 | 239W / 233L / 65D | 203W / 285L / 63D | 83.6 |
| 2023 | 558W / 558L / 134D | 493W / 603L / 146D | 84.1 |
| 2022 | 408W / 341L / 103D | 394W / 352L / 102D | 85.0 |
| 2021 | 220W / 169L / 49D | 201W / 197L / 39D | 80.7 |
| 2020 | 354W / 330L / 90D | 380W / 317L / 76D | 82.1 |
| 2019 | 312W / 171L / 78D | 285W / 194L / 74D | 76.9 |
| 2018 | 729W / 411L / 134D | 685W / 474L / 123D | 79.0 |
| 2017 | 856W / 641L / 130D | 846W / 674L / 107D | 78.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 304 | 173 | 88 | 43 | 56.9% |
| Petrov's Defense | 170 | 83 | 52 | 35 | 48.8% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation | 155 | 51 | 67 | 37 | 32.9% |
| Barnes Defense | 140 | 101 | 26 | 13 | 72.1% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 101 | 57 | 24 | 20 | 56.4% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 89 | 42 | 28 | 19 | 47.2% |
| Amazon Attack | 82 | 32 | 44 | 6 | 39.0% |
| Australian Defense | 81 | 37 | 29 | 15 | 45.7% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 81 | 39 | 28 | 14 | 48.1% |
| Modern | 77 | 40 | 24 | 13 | 52.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrov's Defense | 633 | 298 | 257 | 78 | 47.1% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 476 | 221 | 207 | 48 | 46.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 432 | 227 | 184 | 21 | 52.5% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 396 | 179 | 174 | 43 | 45.2% |
| Amazon Attack | 240 | 109 | 102 | 29 | 45.4% |
| Australian Defense | 229 | 120 | 99 | 10 | 52.4% |
| Czech Defense | 227 | 96 | 120 | 11 | 42.3% |
| Döry Defense | 189 | 89 | 77 | 23 | 47.1% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 177 | 93 | 73 | 11 | 52.5% |
| East Indian Defense | 173 | 84 | 69 | 20 | 48.5% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrov's Defense | 182 | 85 | 83 | 14 | 46.7% |
| Czech Defense | 162 | 84 | 72 | 6 | 51.9% |
| Barnes Defense | 137 | 80 | 51 | 6 | 58.4% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 123 | 70 | 44 | 9 | 56.9% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 123 | 63 | 48 | 12 | 51.2% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 115 | 54 | 55 | 6 | 47.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 112 | 69 | 37 | 6 | 61.6% |
| Amazon Attack | 81 | 35 | 40 | 6 | 43.2% |
| Amar Gambit | 77 | 37 | 36 | 4 | 48.0% |
| King's Indian Attack | 77 | 37 | 31 | 9 | 48.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 69 | 35 | 26 | 8 | 50.7% |
| Petrov's Defense | 51 | 22 | 22 | 7 | 43.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 48 | 17 | 22 | 9 | 35.4% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 42 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 52.4% |
| Budapest: 3...Ng4 4.e3 | 40 | 24 | 9 | 7 | 60.0% |
| East Indian Defense | 29 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 55.2% |
| Döry Defense | 24 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 45.8% |
| Czech Defense | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 66.7% |
| Australian Defense | 17 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 47.1% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 31.2% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 15 | 1 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |