Julien: The Chess Journeyman
Julien, also known in the chess universe as Looping8310, is a player whose journey through the 64 squares is as colorful as it is persistent. Starting around 2020 with modest ratings—hovering in the 800s for Blitz and Bullet—Julien exhibits the spirit of a true enthusiast rather than a top-tier grandmaster.
Playing Strength and Style
His peak Blitz rating reached a respectable 1055 back in 2020, although recent years show some fluctuations, with a rating settling in the 600–800 range. Bullet chess, often described as the adrenaline of the chess world, saw Julien reach a max of 1007 in 2021, followed by a steady performance around the 700s. Rapid and Daily games have been less frequent but with Julien maintaining competitive ratings.
The numbers tell a story of someone who enjoys the thrill of quick decision-making, yet with a deep appreciation for the lengthier struggles, evidenced by an endgame frequency near 69%. His average games last around 63 moves—so Julien doesn’t shy away from a long fight. Also, his comeback rate of 77.5% makes it clear: this player doesn’t quit easily, bouncing back from tough spots with gusto.
Psychological Quirks and Tactical Firepower
Julien has an intriguing psychological profile. With a tilt factor of 14, it seems moments of frustration might creep in, but his tactical awareness is no joke—especially with a perfect record (100%) winning after losing a piece, proving his resilience and fighting spirit. Early resignations are rare, just under 4%, showing a competitor who fights till the end.
Be it under pressure or after setbacks, Julien keeps his cool, manifesting the heart of a chess warrior who believes in never giving up.
Rivalries and Opponents
Julien has squared off over 2,000 times in Blitz alone, with almost an equal split between wins and losses, and hundreds of draws, embodying the true "scrappy" player spirit. Among recent opponents, some have been quite the challenge—he’s beaten some with a 100% win rate, while others have left him on the losing end.
When Does Julien Play?
Like a nocturnal chess creature, Julien favors afternoons and evenings with a peak winning hour around 10 AM (57% win rate!) and solid performance at 21:00 (9 PM). Tuesdays and Saturdays appear to be his luckiest days, with win rates nearing 48%. A chess player with a schedule as dynamic as his playstyle.
In Summary
Julien is a dedicated chess player, balancing fierce tactical battles with a playful attitude towards the ups and downs of chess rating life. Not the grandmaster chasing the limelight, but a passionate gladiator of the board, whose resilience and love for the game keep Looping8310 in the fight, game after game.
Julien, here is some constructive feedback based on your recent games:
- Opening Play: Your choice of openings such as the King's Fianchetto and French Defense show a solid understanding of positional concepts. However, in several games, your opponents capitalized on inaccuracies in the opening phase – for example, allowing easy exchanges or losing tempo early on. Focus on developing pieces efficiently and controlling the center during the opening. Studying common plans in your chosen openings can help sharpen this.
- Tactical Awareness: You’ve shown good tactical vision, notably in games where you successfully executed checkmates or forced wins. However, a couple of losses involved missed tactical opportunities or falling victim to pins and forks. Try to incorporate regular tactical training — spotting threats, pins, forks, skewers, and discovered attacks — to improve calculation under time pressure.
- Time Management: Several games ended on time losses even in winning or better positions. Improving your clock management will allow you to convert advantages more reliably. Practice allocating time to critical moments and try to maintain a steady pace, avoiding rushed moves especially in the opening and early middlegame.
- Endgame Technique: You had some strong endings, including precise mating nets and promotions. Keep studying basic endgames—king and pawn, rook endings—to boost your confidence in close matches and enhance your conversion skills.
- Positional Understanding: A few games show opportunities to improve your evaluation of positions. For example, recognizing when to exchange pieces, when to push pawns, and how to create imbalances in the position. Consider reviewing annotated master games in your openings to better grasp these ideas.
Keep playing regularly and reviewing your games, especially focusing on moments where you lost the initiative or missed tactics. Consistent study and practice will bring your chess to the next level!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| xanna-ali | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| basiljames | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| dudleyadshead | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| andvalgim | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| alz128 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| ruinuno | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| bellaria1 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| timsky05 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| jas25120 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| plrenaud | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| mohamad0090 | 4W / 10L / 0D | |
| bodya_akko | 4W / 7L / 0D | |
| ilups | 9W / 2L / 0D | |
| vanvuur | 4W / 7L / 0D | |
| diamondboy05 | 6W / 4L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 655 | 896 | ||
| 2024 | 721 | 802 | ||
| 2023 | 769 | 738 | 823 | |
| 2022 | 716 | 819 | ||
| 2021 | 813 | 809 | 735 | |
| 2020 | 903 | 901 | 588 | 874 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 197W / 200L / 16D | 193W / 189L / 30D | 69.4 |
| 2024 | 186W / 162L / 18D | 159W / 175L / 30D | 73.0 |
| 2023 | 286W / 258L / 38D | 258W / 286L / 32D | 69.6 |
| 2022 | 164W / 166L / 26D | 163W / 169L / 17D | 69.9 |
| 2021 | 630W / 581L / 80D | 568W / 638L / 90D | 68.9 |
| 2020 | 771W / 748L / 89D | 748W / 781L / 73D | 61.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 1331 | 616 | 631 | 84 | 46.3% |
| French Defense | 716 | 341 | 325 | 50 | 47.6% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 452 | 223 | 198 | 31 | 49.3% |
| Barnes Defense | 414 | 208 | 174 | 32 | 50.2% |
| Elephant Gambit | 387 | 186 | 178 | 23 | 48.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 379 | 163 | 194 | 22 | 43.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 354 | 169 | 147 | 38 | 47.7% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 246 | 124 | 114 | 8 | 50.4% |
| Philidor Defense | 234 | 109 | 111 | 14 | 46.6% |
| Center Game | 222 | 113 | 87 | 22 | 50.9% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 180 | 77 | 97 | 6 | 42.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 151 | 72 | 74 | 5 | 47.7% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 149 | 74 | 74 | 1 | 49.7% |
| Elephant Gambit | 118 | 58 | 55 | 5 | 49.1% |
| French Defense | 108 | 55 | 51 | 2 | 50.9% |
| Barnes Defense | 96 | 51 | 43 | 2 | 53.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 83 | 40 | 41 | 2 | 48.2% |
| Center Game: Berger Variation | 61 | 23 | 35 | 3 | 37.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 59 | 26 | 30 | 3 | 44.1% |
| Center Game | 58 | 28 | 27 | 3 | 48.3% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Bird Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: Horwitz Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: King's English Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: Horwitz Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 8 |
| Losing | 14 | 0 |