Jonathan Quist

Jonathan Quist (QujoNa) - Chess Profile

Jonathan Quist, known in the chess world as "QujoNa," is a formidable player who has transformed from a humble bullet warrior into a seasoned strategist. Starting with a modest bullet rating of around 600 in early 2018, Jonathan skyrocketed to a peak of 1751 in mid-2022 – a rating that could make even the grandmasters do a double take.

A Rollercoaster Ride of Ratings

Jonathan’s journey across time controls is as diverse as his opening repertoire (which he jokingly calls "Top Secret"). In blitz, he’s climbed steadily, reaching a peak of 1680, while his rapid rating crested at 1716 just recently in March 2023. Despite a lower daily rating from early years that never quite caught fire, his strength in faster formats is undeniable.

Play Style & Strengths

Known for his resilience, Jonathan boasts a comeback rate of 78%, meaning even when he’s down a piece, he’s not down for long. Embracing long, drawn-out battles, his games average about 68 moves per win and 81 per loss, showing a dogged love for the endgame (which he hits a whopping 77% of the time).

True to his nickname "QujoNa," he’s cheekily relied on his "Top Secret" openings in nearly 2000 bullet games, nearly 2200 blitz games, and almost 100 rapid games, winning about half of them overall while maintaining a respectable 61% win rate in rapid chess.

The Psychological Edge

Jonathan’s tilt factor is professionally low at 10, and he seems to be at his sharpest around 2 PM — a prime time for launching those sneaky checkmates. However, he admits he’s more successful against lower-rated opponents (winning nearly 67% of those games) while struggling a bit more when facing players above his rating.

Famous For...

• Longest winning streak: 12 — long enough to make any chess coach proud.
• Current winning streak: 2 — slowly climbing back up the ladder.
• Unique opponents’ win rates: A perfect 100% crush against players like cacaca35 and roberto5917, but curiously ZERO wins against some others — proving he’s got targets.

Memorable Games

Jonathan's recent games are a mix of thrilling victories and hard lessons. His latest win featured a brutal, swift checkmate with the Queen and Rook in just 25 moves. And while defeat stings, his losses come mostly from spectacular checkmates by worthy opponents.

In Summary

Jonathan Quist aka "QujoNa" is not your typical grandmaster-in-the-making, but a passionate and persistent chess enthusiast who demonstrates grit, strategy, and just enough mystery in his "Top Secret" openings to keep opponents on their toes. Whether it's bullet blitzarounds or rapid burnouts, he's the kind of player who reminds us that chess is as much about fun, resilience, and learning as it is about ratings.

And remember: if you ever face QujoNa, prepare for a fight — and maybe a few surprises!