Profile: Mitchell Bruner (aka MitchBJJ)
Mitchell Bruner, known online as MitchBJJ, is a chess enthusiast who’s been making moves—not just on the board, but also on the rating charts—since at least 2018. With a peak blitz rating of 1399 back in January 2018, Mitchell kicked off his recorded chess journey at a respectable pace.
Years of fierce tussles have honed his tactical awareness, boasting an impressive 81.32% comeback rate. It seems giving up isn’t in Mitch’s vocabulary—unless he’s really out of coffee. His psychological resilience is a mixed bag; with a tilt factor of 13, he might occasionally blame the pawns instead of the plan.
Playing mainly in blitz and daily formats, Mitch shows a solid preference for long endgames, exiting the battlefield after an average of about 52 moves when victorious, and even longer when learning from losses. His style is balanced, with nearly equal success playing white and black (White Win Rate 49.97% vs. Black Win Rate 49.8%), so don’t be fooled by the color — he’s equally ready to attack or defend.
Opening Repertoire
Mitchell's opening choices are shrouded in strategic mystery labeled "Top Secret" for the most part, but when he does reveal his cards, expect a mix of classic and quirky. His favorite spotlight openings include the Queen’s Gambit Accepted - Old Variation, where he has a respectable 66.67% win rate, and a decent record with the Caro-Kann Defense.
Recent Notable Games
In his latest victory, Mitch demonstrated precise attacking instincts with the Queen’s Gambit (ECO D06), culminating in a memorable checkmate in just 17 moves. His flair for tactical shots shines in another recent game where an Englund Gambit lure ended in a swift Nd6# checkmate.
But like any mortal player, Mitch has faced setbacks; his last recorded loss came after a gritty battle with a Caro-Kann Defense, where he gracefully nodded and promised revenge in a rematch.
Fun Facts
- Mitch’s best time of day to play is around 7 PM — the prime hour for checkmates and snacks.
- Despite hundreds of games, his longest winning streak is a neat 10, proving even he has his hot streaks.
- Notorious for sometimes resigning early (~3% early resignation rate), but hey, who hasn’t folded when the queen sneaks behind their back?
Mitchell's dedication to the game and his ever-improving rating, currently flirting with the 650 mark in rapid chess and above 600 in blitz, makes him a player to watch. Whether unmasking secrets in his “Top Secret” opening or launching sudden attacks, MitchBJJ proves that chess is as much about creativity as it is about calculated moves.
With an online handle like MitchBJJ, it’s clear he’s ready to grapple with any opponent on and off the board—whether that’s a complex endgame or a new challenge to conquer.
