John Smith

John Smith - The Blitz Maestro

John Smith, also known in the blitz battlefields as shemso67, is a chess player whose journey resembles a thrilling grandmaster novel peppered with moments of brilliance and flashes of sheer tactical genius. With a peak blitz rating of 1892 achieved in September 2020, John has consistently demonstrated a knack for quick calculation and an uncanny ability to keep cool under the relentless pressure of fast-paced time controls.

Career Highlights & Style

Starting his intense blitz climb back in 2009, John amassed an impressive collection of wins — over 15,000 victories in blitz alone, confirming that resignation is often the polite option for his opponents. His longest winning streak of 46 games is practically a chess fairy tale, though he's also had his (very brief) tumble with a longest losing streak of 10, proving that even the best knights occasionally stumble.

John’s style is a curious blend of endurance and aggression. He typically stretches his winning games to an average of about 74 moves, proving he enjoys a good-long fight rather than a quick trap. He also resigns early in less than 1% of his games — a testament to his perseverance (or perhaps stubbornness). And when the going gets tough, John’s comeback rate is a staggering 81.78%, meaning the phrase “never count him out” fits him like a custom-tailored bishop’s cloak.

Opening Wizardry

His opening repertoire is eclectic but well-chosen. Some of his best win rates in blitz come from complex and strategic lines such as the Queen’s Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation boasting an impressive 73.7% win rate, or the sharp Sicilian Defense French Variation where he wins over 65% of the time. His tactical prowess also shines in bullet and rapid formats, where he confidently pilots the Sicilian McDonnell Attack and the Dutch Defense among others.

Psychological & Time Play

John knows the clock is an opponent unto itself. His peak playing hours range around early morning with an optimal playtime around 2 AM — perfect for the night owls and insomniacs among us. His tilt factor is quite low at 10, indicating a Zen-like calm in the heat of battle. If only his opponents knew that losing track of time against him is as dangerous as losing a queen early on! His penchant for wins by timeout clearly shows he’s also a master of psychological pressure.

Most Recent Glories (And Occasional Setbacks)

In December 2020, John showcased his flair with a dazzling victory using the French Defense Franco-Sicilian Defense (winning on time – because why not?), and a brilliant checkmate in a Sicilian McDonnell Attack. Even when faced with defeats like the Zukertort Chigorin Variation loss against Guzlevich by time, John’s resilience remains unquestionable.

Fun Fact

For a man with thousands of games behind him, John manages to keep his name shemso67 a mystery to opponents — perhaps secretly hoping nobody’ll catch on to how often he sneaks in that Bishop move just when they least expect it!

In essence, John Smith is the kind of player who proves that chess isn’t just a game of kings and queens — it’s a game of nerve, wit, and a dash of midnight madness.