John Rødgaard - International Master Extraordinaire
John Rødgaard, known in the chess realms as Rodgaard1, is an International Master by virtue of their FIDE title—a testament to their serious skills and dedication to the royal game. But don’t let the “serious” fool you; John's chess style has a dash of flair and a sprinkle of fun, like playing blitz with a cup of coffee in one hand and a cheeky smile on the other.
Dominating the blitz battlefield with a peak rating soaring over 2600, John thrives under time pressure, wielding a mean mouse and delivering tactical fireworks at lightning speed. Their comeback rate is a jaw-dropping 92%, because giving up? Not in John’s vocabulary. Even after losing material, John’s win rate after dropping a piece is a perfect 100%—yes, 100%! Superhuman or what?
John prefers long battles, averaging about 80 moves per win or loss, showing an enduring love for chess marathons rather than quick finishes. With a win rate hovering around 60% with the white pieces and a respectable 58% when playing black, John has mastered the art of flexibly adapting to any color or challenge thrown at them.
When it comes to opening prep, well, that’s a “Top Secret”—both a phrase and a performance statistic where John boasts nearly 55% wins in blitz and a dazzling 67% in rapid games. Opponents beware: John’s record against some rivals is spotless, with multiple foes knowing the sting of an inevitable defeat!
Off the battlefield, John enjoys chess any day of the week, thriving especially in the quiet hours around 2 AM (73% win rate — maybe coffee is the secret?). Their longest winning streak? A majestic 23 games, proving that when John catches fire, it’s all flames and no smoke.
In short, John Rødgaard is a chess warrior with patience, precision, and a touch of mischief—whether blitzing a thousand moves or grinding out wins in rapid play, they remain a formidable force on the chessboard and a beloved figure among chess enthusiasts.
