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JustOld

Playing Since: 2017-03-23 (Active)

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Daily: 1914
1662W / 1027L / 559D
Rapid: 2292
357W / 247L / 102D
Blitz: 2320
3474W / 3418L / 675D
Bullet: 2080
1587W / 1297L / 194D

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!”


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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.

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🆚 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
Rating by Year20172018201920202021202220232024202523201555YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

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