jose ismael gomez

Jose Ismael Gomez (mayn281)

Meet Jose Ismael Gomez, more famously known by his chess alias mayn281, a determined and spirited chess enthusiast navigating the rollercoaster world of online chess ratings since 2019. With a peak Rapid rating of 1407 back in 2020, Jose has shown moments of brilliance and, occasionally, battles of endurance almost worthy of a grandmaster comeback story—if only grandmasters counted timeouts as much as Jose does.

Playing Style & Personality

Jose’s games are a fine blend of strategic patience and tenacity, averaging about 52 moves per win and enduring over 65 moves on the losing side. An interesting trait? He cherishes the twilight hours around noon for his best performances—perhaps fueled by a tactical combo of coffee and fellow chess distractions.

Rapid games are his majority playground, where he gleefully mixes Bishop’s Opening and French Defense with a sprinkle of Scandinavian Defense to keep opponents on their toes. With a nearly balanced White win rate of 49.44% and Black win rate at 44.15%, Jose fights hard whether he's leading or defending.

Record & Achievements

Jose has played over 6,400 rated Rapid games, boasting 3,062 wins! While his losses edge out in number, his resilience shines through a comeback rate of 45.6%. Sometimes, defeat comes not from blunders but from the ever-dreaded timeout, which seems to be his arch-nemesis with over 3,100 losses on the clock.

His longest winning streak was a respectable 12 games, juxtaposed by a grueling 19-game losing streak—because every great player has their Everest to climb.

Notable Battles

Jose’s recent triumphs include swift checkmates against less seasoned opponents, showcasing his tactical sharpness. His favorite openings like Bishop’s Opening Berlin Defense seem to deliver a boost with a win rate above 54%, proving his stubborn devotion to classic lines pays off.

quirks of the game

An “Early Resignation Rate” of just 3.08% reveals a player who fights till the bitter end, even if it means losing his queen or time to occasionally questionable decisions. And with a tilt factor rated at 19, it appears Jose knows the rollercoaster emotions chess stirs, often bouncing back to battle another day.

Fun Fact

Despite the serious nature of his game, Jose’s adventurous opening choices and fluctuating ratings (dropping as low as 444 in Rapid in recent years) show that he treats chess like the great adventure it is—sometimes a war, occasionally a dance, but always an opportunity for a good story.

In Summary

Jose Ismael Gomez (mayn281) is a passionate chess player whose journey is filled with captivating battles, tactical experiments, and the charming ups and downs only a dedicated player can love. Whether he’s locking horns in Rapid, Blitz, or Bullet, his commitment remains impeccable—and who knows? Perhaps someday his endurance through timeouts will become legendary!

For now, Jose proves that chess mastery is not just about rating points; it's about heart, humor, and the relentless pursuit of the checkmate.