ModestyJV: The Modest Maverick of the Chessboard
In the sprawling realm of online chess, where grandmasters and amateurs alike clash in a battle of wits, a player known as ModestyJV quietly carves out a unique niche. At first glance, ModestyJV’s ratings might not scream “chess prodigy” – with a peak blitz rating of 607, bullet at a daring 767, and a rapid peak of 703 – but looks can be deceiving. Behind these numbers lies a player with an unrelenting spirit and a penchant for entertaining, if at times unpredictable, performances.
Journey Through Time Controls
ModestyJV thrives best in rapid games, demonstrating a preferred time control where strategic play balances speed and patience. While bullet games reveal a relentless, thrill-seeking style (and perhaps a quirky relationship with the clock), blitz results whisper tales of tough battles fought and sometimes lost with style.
[[Chart|Rating|Rapid|2025-01-2025-06]]Opening Gambits and Defensive Dances
Known for a diverse opening repertoire that includes the Englund Gambit (where ModestyJV holds an ambivalent 50% win rate in bullet), Giuoco Piano Game Center Attack (a personal victory favorite in blitz), and surprisingly fearless use of both classical and offbeat defenses, ModestyJV rarely shies away from confrontation early in the game. Some openings like the Bishops Opening remain a nemesis, however, reminding us all even the brave have their Achilles’ heels.
The Emotional Rollercoaster and Tactical Awareness
With a longest winning streak of 5 games and a less fortunate longest losing streak of 8, ModestyJV’s chess journey resembles more an epic movie than a dry statistics report. A tilt factor of 8 hints at some emotional fireworks when games don’t go the way, but don’t underestimate this competitor’s resilience, boasting a 71.4% comeback success rate after setbacks.
Memorable Battles
Among many encounters, the fiercest rival appears to be maestropigarro, with 11 clashes resulting in less than a third victories for ModestyJV – the perfect reason to train harder, or blame the opponent’s lucky rabbit foot. However, against other usernames like absolute-function and skapadia6, ModestyJV is merciless, holding a perfect win record!
absolute-function | skapadia6Style and Strategy
ModestyJV’s style is a curious blend: early resignations are rare (5.6%), endgames occur often (nearly 40%), and average moves per win hover around 41 moves, with losses stretching even longer, revealing a fighter who doesn’t give up easily but sometimes gets trapped in complex struggles.
Highlight: Latest Triumph
On June 1, 2025, in a rapid game against absolute-function, ModestyJV triumphed in a tense battle, winning on time after an intricate dance involving the Giuoco Piano Game Center Attack. It was a victory that showcased both tactical patience and clock management under pressure.
Final Thoughts
ModestyJV is no flash-in-the-pan; with a blend of quirky battles, steadfast determination, and a respectable arsenal of openings, they bring a blend of modesty and jousting spirit to every game. They may not have the highest rating on the server, but their games are never boring—brace yourself for thrilling wins, unexpected losses, and a lot of heart!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| maestropigarro | 3W / 8L / 0D | View Games |
| darkgoty | 6W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| davidcristobalpr | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| malanzi83 | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| angussy22 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 374 | 449 | 494 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28W / 47L / 2D | 31W / 46L / 1D | 48.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Englund Gambit | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scotch Game | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Italian Game | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Englund Gambit | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Four Knights Game Italian Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Italian Game | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Bishops Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Petrovs Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Center Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 5 | 1 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |