Overview
John Cohen is a National Master (National) and a force to be reckoned with on fast time controls — a true Blitz specialist who often plays under the username Teoeo. With more than 2,600 recorded wins across Daily, Rapid, Blitz and Bullet, John combines tactical fireworks with a stubborn endgame nose that often smells victory where others see only chaos. Keywords: John Cohen chess, National Master, Blitz specialist, Amazon Attack, Scandinavian Defense.
Playing Style
John's games are a blend of aggression and practical endgame skill. He likes forcing lines early, relishes complications, and rarely gives up — comeback rate and resilience are hallmarks of his play.
- Preferred time control: Blitz — lightning-fast decisions, big results.
- Endgame frequency: high — John often grinds opponents down in long finishes.
- Psychological edge: best time of day to face him is roughly 11:00 (his best hour).
- Notable streaks: longest winning streak 44 games; current winning streak 11.
Openings & Preferences
John favors dynamic and unbalanced openings that lead to tactical play and practical chances. He has excellent results with several offbeat and sharp systems.
- Signature white setups: the Amazon Attack and its Siberian Attack sub-branch — devastating in Blitz. (Amazon Attack)
- Reliable choices with Black: the Scandinavian Defense — tough to crack in his hands. (Scandinavian Defense)
- Surprise weapon: the London System — Poisoned Pawn Variation for sharp, counterattacking play. (London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation)
- Also comfortable with: Australian Defense, Amar Gambit, and QGA lines such as QGA: 3.e3 c5.
Quick glance at his opening dominance in Blitz:
Career Highlights
John's climb to National Master came alongside dozens of memorable runs on the online boards and in tournaments. He has racked up long streaks, big upsets and an enviable record against many frequent opponents.
- Title: National Master (National).
- More than 2,600 wins recorded across all time controls.
- Peak blitz achievement (not a ratings section, just a highlight): reached a peak Blitz milestone — see .
- Top rivalries: huge winning records versus frequent opponents like gunank_01 (34–2) and strong runs against mittttens and givingpigeon.
- Memorable metrics: long winning run of 44 games; comeback rate over 75% when behind.
Notable Games & Sample
A short web-friendly sample game to showcase John’s taste for open, tactical play (viewer will derive the position if needed):
Fun Facts & Personality
John likes to keep opponents guessing — both on the board and with a well-timed joke. Here are a few personality highlights for fans and opponents alike.
- Humor: known to offer a cheeky “rematch?” even after a crushing defeat.
- Playing quirks: favors early piece trades if it leads to long technical endgames — he calls it "slow cooking a win."
- Best hours: high win rates around 11:00 and late evening — beware the late-night blitz warrior.
Placeholders & Quick Links
Useful interactive widgets and links to enrich a profile page (placeholders for the platform viewer):
- Blitz rating chart:
- Peak Blitz stat:
- Study a named opening: London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
- Top opponent profile: gunank_01
- Embed the sample PGN above:
Quick Stats Snapshot (for SEO & discovery)
- Title: National Master (National)
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Total recorded wins: 2,631+
- Signature openings: Amazon Attack, Scandinavian Defense, London System