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MrJohn23

Playing Since: 2015-02-07 (Closed for Fair Play Violations)

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Daily: 1027
7W / 12L / 0D
Rapid: 1013
117W / 103L / 7D
Blitz: 483
3W / 5L / 0D
Bullet: 497
4W / 11L / 0D

Profile Summary: MrJohn23

Meet MrJohn23, an adventurous chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride through time controls and tricky openings alike. With a peak Daily rating of 1346 back in 2015 and a rapid evolution into a beloved Rapid player, MrJohn23 is a master of the mid-paced battles, holding a preferred time control in Rapid where tactical fireworks and strategic depth collide.

From Humble Beginnings to Rapid Fire

Starting strong with an early 1409 in Rapid rating, MrJohn23's gameplay reflects a mixed bag of brilliant highs and challenging lows. The Rapid game count swells to over 200 matches in 2025, with a respectable winning rate of just over 50%, displaying resilience and pure determination even when the odds are against him.

Opening Moves & Signature Gambits

Opening aficionados will appreciate the eclectic tastes of MrJohn23—ranging from the classic Italian Game, boasting a winning rate flirting with 53%, to the intriguingly successful ventures into the King's Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation with a sharp 60% success rate. Beware if you face him in a Scotch Game though; as his expertise there shines bright in Rapid with a sizzling 66.67% win rate.

Playing Style & Quirks

Known for an endgame frequency of nearly 49%, MrJohn23 truly enjoys the adrenaline rush of grinding out wins in the late phases — averaging 62 moves on victories, proving patience is indeed a virtue. The tactical brain shines with an impressive 67.94% comeback rate—if things look grim, don't count him out, as he thrives on turning the tables when the chips are down.

Psychology & Timing

Morning birds, cheer up! MrJohn23’s best time to play is around 6 AM, where his tilt factor clocks in at a modest 6, suggesting calm nerves at dawn. If you fancy an evening challenge, be warned: win rates drop, but at 100% in the wee hours (midnight and 6 AM), this player turns into a nocturnal chess ninja ready to outwit opponents under cover of darkness.

Opponent Chronicles

Facing damdra is a mixed affair with a 33% win share, but bee-liking opponents such as ape2204, gamer19691s, and dozens of others taste defeat regularly against MrJohn23, who boasts perfect win records against many—a testament to a well-prepared and sometimes merciless competitor.

Memorable Battles

One of MrJohn23’s finest moments came in a daily battle using the Queen's Pawn Opening - Zukertort Chigorin Variation, sealing victory against ape2204 with a slick combination and clinching the win on time. For chess fans who enjoy move-by-move thrillers: check out this game — reminders that even in online chess, drama unfolds like a grand narrative.

In Conclusion

Whether you're an aspiring chess partner or a curious observer, MrJohn23’s profile is a fascinating blend of a fighter, strategist, and occasional morning person who just might surprise you with a sudden endgame flourish or a cheeky comeback. So, next time you sit opposite MrJohn23, prepare yourself: victory is never guaranteed, but the experience will surely be memorable (and maybe a little humorous if your rook goes rogue).

Keep your knights close and your pawns closer, MrJohn23 is on the prowl!

Quick Stats Snapshot

  • Peak Rapid Rating: 1409 (2015)
  • Longest Winning Streak: 9 games
  • Current Losing Streak: 1 game (hey, everyone has off days!)
  • Preferred Openings: Italian Game, Kings Pawn Opening, Scotch Game
  • Most Played Opponent: damdra (6 games)
Rapid Rating2015202512241013YearRapid Rating
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun100%0%Day of Week
ape2204

🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
damdra 2W / 4L / 0D View Games
80Mido 2W / 1L / 0D View Games
chessmaster76655 0W / 2L / 0D View Games
metal_head4k 0W / 2L / 0D View Games
mp4everyone 1W / 1L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 497 483 1013 1027
2015 1224 1346
Rating by Year2015202513461013YearRatingRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 64W / 63L / 4D 65W / 64L / 3D 58.5
2015 1W / 3L / 0D 1W / 1L / 0D 53.8

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Italian Game 17 9 8 0 52.9%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 15 9 6 0 60.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 11 3 7 1 27.3%
Philidor Defense 10 4 5 1 40.0%
Ruy Lopez Opening 8 5 3 0 62.5%
Ruy Lopez Opening Old Steinitz Defense 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Bishops Opening 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 7 2 4 1 28.6%
Queens Pawn Opening 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Scotch Game 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Bishops Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bishops Opening Berlin Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Philidor Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Italian Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Pirc Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Blackmar Diemer Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Ruy Lopez Opening Old Steinitz Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Three Knights Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 6 1
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