Profile Summary: rookstone05 (mjtbordz)
Meet rookstone05, also known in the chess realm as mjtbordz,
a player whose passion for the 64 squares is matched only by their resilience and tactical wit.
From modest beginnings with a rapid rating barely scraping 800 in early 2023, rookstone05's journey is one of steady climb sprinkled with tactical comebacks worthy of a Hollywood chess thriller.
By 2025, the rapid rating soared past 1500, peaking at 1542 — a testament to countless battles fought and lessons learned. Blitz and daily games also showcase their versatility, reaching solid ratings over 1200 and 1300 respectively.
Playing Style & Stats
- Resilient Endgame Fighter: Playing over 60 moves on average, rookstone05 doesn’t give up easily and thrives in the late hours of the game.
- Comeback Artist: An impressive 82.89% comeback rate, meaning when behind, rookstone05 fights back with tenacious spirit.
- Preferred Battlefields: Rapid games are their arena of choice (over 2,700 games played), with a win rate just tipping 50% — proving that persistence beats despair.
- Key Openings: Fond of keeping secrets with their "Top Secret" repertoire but also performs notably well with the Philidor Defense and King’s Pawn Opening, boasting win rates over 50% in these openings.
- Tilt Factor: A humble 11 out of 100 — they keep calm when the chess gods frown, though a cup of coffee at 4 AM (their best playing time) might just help.
A Memorable Encounter
One of rookstone05’s recent epic victories was against dk361 in a nail-biting rapid game where the opponent ran out of time rather than options—proof that rookstone05’s clock management skills rival their board tactics.
The game kicked off with a Sicilian Defense and ended with a brilliantly timed pawn push turning the tides in their favor.
Just a Few Quirks
- An affection for long, drawn-out battles — average moves per win or loss hover around 65 moves. Chess marathons, anyone?
- Their winning streak once reached an impressive 13 games, which might just be their unofficial personal record (and confidence booster!).
- Appears to be a bit of a night owl, performing best around 4 AM when the world sleeps but their tactical mind wakes for glorious victory.
In short, rookstone05 is the kind of player who fights in the trenches, learns from every loss, and chisels out victories with a mix of patience and courage — a true embodiment of chess artistry with a dash of humor and grit. Watch out when the clock winds down — that’s when rookstone05 really shows their magic.
