João Karam (KaramJoo)
João Karam is a rapid and blitz chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is as colorful as his playing style. Known online as KaramJoo, this player has experienced the rollercoaster of chess ratings, peaking impressively at 404 in rapid and 407 in blitz in mid-2025. João's penchant for rapid games is evident with over 900 games played and a fairly balanced win-loss record, demonstrating resilience and determination.
João’s opening repertoire suggests a fearless approach: stickers include the Scandinavian Defense with a 59.57% rapid win rate, and the rarely trodden Van‘t Kruijs Opening shining brightly with a 64.29% win rate. If you plan on facing him, brace yourself for tactical fireworks and creative maneuvers—he’s not afraid to dance where dragons fear to tread!
Despite a modestly amusing early resignation rate of around 10%, João loves long battles, averaging 45 moves per win and almost 56 moves per loss, showing tremendous stamina and patience. His psychological endurance is notable, with a comeback rate of 65.47%, proving he’s never out of a fight even when down a piece.
A slightly mischievous aspect of João’s game is his tilt factor of 11 - which means if his coffee is cold or his socks mismatched, the chessboard better watch out! However, the best time to catch him at his peak is noon (12:00 PM), when his win rate hits a perfect 100%, so set your alarms accordingly.
Recent notable victories show João's flair for dramatic finishes, including a dazzling checkmate with the Queen against mohamedhwndawy, a tactical win on time versus lord1deN, and a strategic resignation from WASHYBUD. But, like all chess heroes, João has tasted bitter losses too, including games lost by checkmate and resignation, giving hope to all opponents who dare face him.
Outside the battlefield of pieces and pawns, João’s most-played opponents have included elian1006 and king_anwar, each posing challenge and fun in equal measure. With a whimsical mix of serious strategy and flashes of unpredictability, João Karam continues to charm and challenge the online chess community, one game at a time.
