Jobb Medina

Jobb Medina - aka RoscoeTheDog

Meet Jobb Medina, a rapid chess enthusiast whose journey could easily be described as a rollercoaster ride through the 64 squares. With a peak rapid rating of 978 achieved back in February 2021, Jobb has proven to be a resilient player, often dancing between ups and downs like a knight hopping unpredictably across the board.

Known in the chess world as RoscoeTheDog—a username that suggests loyalty to the game and maybe a penchant for barking orders on the board—Jobb has played close to 1700 rapid games, notching over 800 wins. While the losses slightly edge out the wins, the 50 draws show a player who’s not shy to shake hands when necessary, proving sportsmanship is valued even in the heat of battle.

Favorites? Jobb leans heavily on solid openings like the Caro-Kann Defense, boasting a respectable 52% win rate there, and the Italian Game, where creativity shines despite a nearly even win-loss record. The Italian Game Knight Attack Normal Variation is Jobb’s secret weapon, with a roaring 76% win rate—clearly where the underdog instincts kick in to pounce on unsuspecting opponents.

When it comes to playing style, Jobb is no quitter—only resigning early about 13% of the time (hey, sometimes you just gotta save your brain cells). Endgames happen about 39% of the time, with an average of 56 moves before tasting victory, indicating patience mixed with a stubborn refusal to give up the fight.

Psychology plays its part in chess, and Jobb’s tilt factor is a modest 15—meaning frustration occasionally creeps in, but mostly this player keeps their cool. Interestingly, mornings (especially around 9 am) seem to be prime time for victories, with a win rate over 56% at 9 am and 10 am and a gleaming 56.6% around 9 am. Night owls beware!

Jobb’s come-from-behind tactics are nothing to sneeze at, bouncing back after losses more than two-thirds of the time. Though blowing leads happens occasionally (about 22% one-sided loss rate), the overall fighting spirit shines through.

In their own words (or moves):

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 h6 4. O-O Bc5 5. d3 Nf6 
6. Nc3 O-O 7. Qe1 a6 8. Be3 Be7 9. Nd5 Nxd5 10. exd5 Nd4 
11. Nxd4 exd4 12. Bxd4 Re8 13. Qe3 Bg5 14. Qg3 Re2 15. f4 b5 
16. Bb3 Bf6 17. Rae1 Rxe1 18. Rxe1 Bxd4+ 19. Kf1 Bxb2 20. f5 Qf6 
21. Re8+ Kh7 22. d6 cxd6 23. Bxf7 Qxf7 0-1
  

This recent game showcases Jobb’s gritty and tactical approach, securing wins by resignation and checkmate alike.

Off the board, Jobb Medina might be the player you want cheering you on—someone who endures, adapts, and never quite gives up, just like their resilient online persona, RoscoeTheDog.