Profile: ojohnmello
Meet ojohnmello, a chess adventurer whose journey began in the swirling chaos of ratings around 300 in late 2022. From humble beginnings with fits and starts, ojohnmello has steadily cranked the rating dial up—especially in blitz, where their peak rating soared to a commendable 1200 in November 2022. While not a grandmaster (yet!), this player certainly fights bravely, ever eager to engage in tactical skirmishes and outwit opponents one blitz tick at a time.
A Glimpse at the Stats
- Blitz Mastery: Over 1,600 games with a near-even split of 851 wins to 761 losses, plus some dramatic draws. They've owned openings like the Queens Gambit Accepted Old Variation with a win rate hovering around 57%. Not bad for a chess grinder!
- Rapid and Bullet: While the rapid games reveal a more cautious approach (38 wins vs. 45 losses), bullet shows flashes of fury with wins closely balancing losses.
- Daily Chess: Slow and steady wins a few games; a smaller sample size but peak rating touched 1259 in December 2022.
- Longest Winning Streak: An impressive 11 games in a row, proving that resilience and determination are definitely part of the skillset.
Playing Style and Personality
Known for a relatively low early resignation rate (3.31%), ojohnmello is the kind of player who refuses to throw in the towel easily. Endgames are a passion, occurring nearly 69% of the time, and they tend to grind positions out over an average 62 moves per win. When losing a piece, they stage comebacks nearly 90% of the time—because who doesn’t love a good underdog story? Though a tilt factor of 8 suggests the occasional frustration, the player’s best magic hour is bright and early at 7 AM, catching opponents before their morning coffee.
Opening Repertoire
With a fondness for classic d4 openings, the Queens Gambit Accepted Old Variation is a faithful ally. Other trusted weapons include the French Defense (various variations) and the aggressive Englund Gambit—because sometimes you just want to surprise your opponent with the unexpected. For the adventurous, the Owens Defense also makes regular appearances.
Recent Battles and Highlights
Just recently, ojohnmello clinched a victory on May 31, 2025, with a strategic Queens Pawn Opening, winning by time against an opponent named MacyniVon. The game showed patience, quick calculation, and a chess clock watching carefully. Previous games have seen both checkmate victories and hard-fought losses, including nail-biters decided by the clock or resignation.
Fun Facts
- Average moves per loss are actually longer than moves per win, suggesting a stubborn fight to the bitter end.
- Win rates vary by opponent, but some lucky players have a 100% loss rate to ojohnmello (watch out!).
- Ojohnmello has faced an impressive diversity of opponents, proving their chess spirit is well-travelled through the digital realm.
In sum, ojohnmello is the kind of player you root for: improving steadily, battling fiercely, and never quite predictable. Whether they're blitzing on a sleepy Monday or grinding out a daily game late at night, they're carving a niche full of heart, grit, and the occasional queen sacrifice. Keep an eye out, because who knows? The next big upset might just be in their next move!
Play on, ojohnmello, play on!
