Profile Summary: rhjuio
Meet rhjuio, the chess enthusiast who takes the battlefield one tactical twist at a time — sometimes struggling, often thriving, but always entertaining! Hailing from the 2016 era of online chess duels, rhjuio has logged a respectable chunk of time hunting for that perfect checkmate and occasionally settling for a dramatic resignation.
Playing Strength and Style
With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2293 and a bullet surge peaking at a feisty 1748, rhjuio proves that speed and strategy aren't mutually exclusive. Their blitz games dance with key openings like the Sicilian Defense Taimanov Bastrikov Variation—boasting a hearty 66.7% win rate—and the Queen’s Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation, where they manage a solid 75% success.
The Catalan Opening is pure fan service: a perfect 100% win rate in bullet chess. If only all battles went that smoothly! Alas, not every Sicilian attack is met with a smile—some have been less welcoming with rhjuio struggling notably in the Sicilian Defense Taimanov Bastrikov Variation in bullet (0% wins there!).
Competitive Record
Across bullet and blitz disciplines combined, rhjuio’s win-loss-draw ledger stands at a challenging 73 wins, 79 losses, and 23 draws. Their current losing streak is a humble reminder that even the sharpest players sometimes trip over their own bishops. But wait for the comeback—rhjuio's tactical resilience is impressive, boasting a staggering ~85% comeback rate after being behind. That's the grit of a true fighter!
Psychology & Habits
Known to tilt just 6 on the old Tilt Factor™ scale, rhjuio doesn’t let a few losses ruin the vibe too much—though Friday evenings seem to be their stronghold (100% win rate on Saturdays—work hard, play harder!). Evening hours, especially around 6 PM, appear to bring out the best moves, with a win rate that’s probably powered by a good cup of coffee or sheer concentration.
Memorable Moments & Quirks
Ever graceful with the resignation button (only about 1.3% early resignations), rhjuio often fights matches that last an epic average of 65 moves when winning, refusing to go down without a lengthy battle. And speaking of battles, their recent encounter against sumit0102 ended elegantly by resignation, showcasing impeccable endgame prowess.
Favorite Tactics and Openings
- Pirc Defense: Always ready to venture into complex territory (33% wins in bullet).
- Sicilian Defense Taimanov Variations: Love/hate relationship depending on bullet or blitz mode.
- Catalan Opening Closed: A literal bulletproof strategy with perfect wins.
Conclusion
rhjuio is the kind of player who turns every game into a story: with struggles, triumphs, occasional setbacks, and a lot of entertaining chess drama. Whether they're blitzing through opponents or taking their time in bullet, the chessboard is always a playground of both fierce rivalry and fun. So next time you see rhjuio lighting up the board, brace yourself for a game that’s as unpredictable as it is spirited!
Recent Game Highlight
Latest Win: Against sumit0102, rhjuio executed a well-crafted Pirc Defense strategy, culminating in a resignation by the opponent after a tense 38-move battle filled with tactical punches and positional nuance.
Hi rhjuio – personalised improvement report
What you already do well
- Dynamic openings that fight for the centre (e.g. 7.d5 vs the Pirc in your last win).
- Sharp tactical vision – the 20.Ng5 → 21.Ne6 combination versus sumit0102 forced serious concessions.
- Confident conversion of extra material once the position simplifies (see the rook ending beginning with 36.Rf1 in the same game).
Priority #1 – clock management
Four of your six most-recent losses were on time. Your win-rate when you have ≥30 s left on move 20 is above 70 %, but it plummets once you drop under 20 s.
- Adopt a “15-second rule”: if the position is not critical, make a safe move before your clock dips below 0:15.
- Use the increment: play instantly when the reply is forced; you will harvest a free second each move.
Priority #2 – tame the early queen excursions
In the loss to teachmee (D06, 18 Nov) 10.Qb3? allowed …Qb6, costing two tempi and leaving the c-file weak. A quieter 10.Be3 or 10.Bf4 completed development and kept the pawn structure intact.
Goal for your next 20 games: no queen move before move 10 unless you win material or give check.
Priority #3 – minor-piece coordination
Several endgames collapsed because knight and bishop were not co-operating. In the defeat versus septis (B23) 23…Bxd4! showed how scattered pieces invite tactics.
Training plan:
- Play knight-vs-bishop endgames against the computer (level 1500) to practise piece harmony.
- Solve ten “Outpost” themed puzzles daily.
Repertoire checkpoint
- White: English/Réti setups score 64 % – keep them.
- Black: Your best results come from the Sicilian structures (…c5) – 61 % win rate.
Consider formalising:
- Vs 1.e4: a Najdorf-style set-up with …e6 & …d6 or your comfortable Pirc.
- Vs 1.d4/1.c4: stick with the Nimzo-Indian family you used against brahburner.
End-game tip of the week
In the win over septis you reached a winning rook ending but missed a faster finish after 45.Rg2. Remember “rook behind passed pawn” – place the rook behind your passer before pushing it. (Lucena)
Next steps
- Play a 15-game set at 10 + 5 focusing on time usage.
- For every game, identify one moment where a calmer queen or better minor-piece coordination was possible.
- Post two of those positions in the analysis forum and explain the plans you considered – teaching reinforces learning.
Keep up the fighting spirit – let me know how these adjustments feel after a week!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| fthomas2016 | 2W / 0L / 1D | |
| grenoble1111 | 1W / 1L / 1D | |
| mirkosimeonov | 0W / 3L / 0D | |
| septis | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| vina_2014 | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1730 | 1897 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 40W / 35L / 11D | 33W / 44L / 12D | 69.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Czech Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Döry Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, English Attack | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 0 |
| Losing | 6 | 1 |