Mitch Cartwright

Mitch Cartwright (aka MitchJC793)

Mitch Cartwright is a chess player who dances on the 64 squares with a unique blend of resilience, tactical flair, and occasional mood swings—because who doesn’t get a little tilted when the queen sneaks away? Known for his fearless attacks and surprisingly patient endgames, Mitch’s style could best be described as “strategic rollercoaster,” thrilling for spectators and sometimes nerve-wracking for himself.

Ratings & Style

As of mid-2025, Mitch boasts a peak Rapid rating of 637 and a Blitz peak of 432. While those numbers might not intimidate grandmasters yet, Mitch’s comeback rate sits impressively at 72.6% — they say he has a knack for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory and then snatching victory back again. His games typically stretch beyond 50 moves, proving he’s not one to throw in the towel early, even if he might resign now and then (around 6% of the time).

Opening Repertoire

Mitch flirted seriously with the King’s Pawn Opening, especially enjoying the hands-on battle of the Kings Knight and Chigorin Variations. He also mixes in some spicy Philidor Defense and Scandinavian Defense lines—though not without the odd hiccup (looking at you, Sicilian Defense with a 14% win rate in Blitz). His rapid games reveal a solid 50-57% win rate with classical openings, showing a preference for positional finesse over reckless gambits... most of the time.

Performance Insights

• Wins/Losses/Draws in Rapid: 347/325/39 — Mitch plays like he means it, with more wins than a lucky penny.
• Blitz Record: Exactly balanced at 55 wins, 55 losses, and a few peaceful draws, proving he’s a master of chaos and calm alike.
• Best Time to Play: Turns out, evenings around 9 PM are Mitch’s prime time to channel his inner chess wizard.
• Psychological Factor: Has a tilt factor of 10, meaning he tilts like a pro but bounces back even better.

Notable Matches

Recent famous solo performances include his double checkmate victories over salman310 (using a crafty King’s Pawn Attack finishing with a queen-snagging mate), and a clever final combo against AucklandMum that left the crowd (and the opponent) speechless. However, even Mitch isn’t invincible—he was recently checkmated by OldRowViri in a battle of wits, proving that all champions must bow occasionally.

Final Word

Mitch Cartwright, whether you call him Mitch or MitchJC793, plays chess like life: sometimes wildly unpredictable, occasionally frustrating, but always entertaining to watch. With his mix of strategy, endurance, and a hint of well-timed resignation, he’s out here making every game count, one move at a time.

“Chess is 99% tactics and 1% not resigning prematurely” — Mitch (probably)