Naoki Zimmer

Naoki Zimmer (aka JustSushi24)

Meet Naoki Zimmer, a chess player who defies simple categorization much like his username, JustSushi24. His style? A mixture of patience, perseverance, and a bit of sushi-like unpredictability that keeps opponents guessing. Naoki has waged battles across Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily formats, tasting victory and defeat in roughly equal measure but always with a flavorful twist.

Career Highlights & Style

Although Naoki’s peak rapid rating hovers near a respectable 618 as of June 2025, the story is not in a single number but in the journey. From sporadic early career bouts where ratings dipped below 300 to a triumphant resurgence peaking above 600, Naoki's chess odyssey is one of ups and downs with a hearty dose of grit.

He boasts a longest winning streak of 11 games and has learned that a good loss is just a delayed win—showcased by an impressive 72.64% comeback rate after setbacks. However, avoid laughing just yet; he also sports an 8.77% early resignation rate, proving even the best sushi chefs have their off days.

Openings & Tactics

Naoki prefers dancing around the Queens Pawn Opening, especially the tricky Chigorin Variation, where he secures just over a 52% win rate—a solid weapon in his arsenal.
He’s also not shy to spice it up with the Scotch Game, scoring a tasty 66.67% win rate there. Against opponents, Naoki has a notorious record, rubbing elbows most with jspenfait and le_psgoat, with whom battles slip close to the 50/50 line, keeping every game exciting.

Recent Games Snapshot

In his most recent blast, Naoki's rapid game featured a sharp Scotch Defense where he forced his opponent to resign by move 37, demonstrating his cunning in middle and endgame play. Though not immune to setbacks—sometimes bowing out early or getting checkmated—he’s got a habit of turning the tide with resourceful comebacks.

Personality & Play Time

Naoki’s best hour to strike is early morning at 5 AM, when the world sleeps and his tactics are freshest. Oddly enough, his tilt factor is kept low at 9%, meaning he rarely lets a blunder cloud his spirit — except for the occasional midday sushi craving, no doubt.

Fun Fact

If you catch Naoki playing at 5 AM, grab a cup of coffee and maybe a sushi roll — it’s his secret power move. With an 80% win rate at 6 AM and perfect 100% at 5 AM, this late-night/early-morning strategist quietly dominates the chessboard when the world is just waking up.

Naoki Zimmer, blending patience, tactical savvy, and a dash of humor, is a chess player who reminds us that every move is a potential sushi roll—delicate, risky, but ultimately rewarding.