James Weber (aka KingJames_IV)
Born into the competitive wild of chess, James Weber has evolved through the ranks much like a finely tuned organism adapting to its environment. Starting his rapid journey in 2020 with a modest rating of 138, he rapidly developed his “genetic code” in the chess ecosystem, blossoming into a force to be reckoned with by 2025, when his Rapid rating hit an impressive 1533. His progression in Blitz and Bullet formats mirrors natural selection – only the fittest moves survive!
Much like the process of mitosis, James’s game splits into vigorous sub-specialties. On the rapid battleground, his style is as methodical and persistently adaptive as a living cell evolving its structure, while in Bullet and Blitz, his quick tactical awareness and resilience (with a comeback rate of nearly 74%) let him regenerate after setbacks. His average moves per win and loss hint at a remarkable balance between aggressive growth and careful resource allocation – a true case of chess biology in motion.
Whether deploying the Reti Gambit or experimenting with the Indian Game Black Knights Tango, his opening repertoire is as diversified as nature’s own portfolio. Known for a tilt factor that stays relatively low and a personality that thrives in high-pressure situations, James blends psychological fortitude with a natural instinct for tactical intricacies.
From analyzing win rates based on the hour of the day to performing better on Saturdays than on quieter moments in the night, his chess clock ticks in harmony with his biological clock – when nature calls, he answers with moves that multiply his wins!
In summary, James Weber is not just a chess player; he is an evolving masterpiece—an intricate organism whose every tournament is another chapter in his never-ending evolutionary saga on the 64-square battleground.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| machopanic | 2W / 2L / 0D | |
| morsal-mt | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| deykin777 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| titikki | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| rajusinghb | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| king_louisxx | 7W / 9L / 0D | |
| davidmc12 | 5W / 9L / 0D | |
| pouger_cougar | 6W / 4L / 0D | |
| Smootheredmate69 | 7W / 2L / 1D | |
| mulkue | 2W / 5L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 869 | 1099 | 1450 | 1184 |
| 2024 | 766 | 1091 | 1363 | 1184 |
| 2023 | 619 | 1037 | 1320 | 1113 |
| 2022 | 599 | 935 | 1366 | 1084 |
| 2021 | 400 | 876 | ||
| 2020 | 138 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 192W / 169L / 16D | 187W / 177L / 11D | 65.2 |
| 2024 | 217W / 194L / 17D | 213W / 202L / 22D | 66.9 |
| 2023 | 38W / 46L / 3D | 55W / 31L / 3D | 63.4 |
| 2022 | 113W / 86L / 3D | 122W / 71L / 5D | 62.3 |
| 2021 | 27W / 9L / 2D | 32W / 7L / 2D | 58.6 |
| 2020 | 1W / 2L / 0D | 0W / 2L / 0D | 54.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 49 | 22 | 27 | 0 | 44.9% |
| English Opening Reversed Sicilian Variation | 42 | 24 | 16 | 2 | 57.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 40 | 17 | 20 | 3 | 42.5% |
| Reti Opening Reti Gambit Accepted | 35 | 22 | 12 | 1 | 62.9% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 28 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 53.6% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Linksspringer Variation | 28 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 53.6% |
| English Opening Agincourt Defense | 27 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 51.9% |
| Old Benoni Defense | 27 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 44.4% |
| Pirc Defense | 24 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Reti Opening Reti Gambit Declined Advance Variation | 23 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 17.4% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 46.7% |
| Birds Opening | 15 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Birds Opening Dutch Variation | 15 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 40.0% |
| English Opening Agincourt Defense | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Old Benoni Defense | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 64.3% |
| Reti Opening Reti Gambit Accepted | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 63.6% |
| Modern Defense with | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Linksspringer Variation | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| English Opening Reversed Sicilian Variation | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Opening Dutch Variation | 26 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 73.1% |
| English Opening Reversed Sicilian Variation | 22 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 40.9% |
| Birds Opening | 22 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Top Secret | 22 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 45.5% |
| Old Benoni Defense | 21 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 44.4% |
| English Opening Anglo Scandinavian Defense | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 78.6% |
| English Opening Symmetrical Variation | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 27.3% |
| Pirc Defense | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 63.6% |
| English Opening Anglo Indian Queens Knight Variation | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirc Defense Classical Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| English Opening Anglo Indian Queens Knight Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| English Opening | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| English Opening Anglo Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening Reversed Sicilian Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense Main Line Byrne Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening Carls Bremen Smyslov System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 11 | 2 |