Jason Davies — Chess Streamer
Jason Davies is a chess streamer who blends sharp analysis with playful commentary. He thrives on rapid-fire games, thoughtful breakdowns, and building a welcoming community where viewers learn, laugh, and pick up new ideas one move at a time. Fans know him for his approachable style, steady focus, and a readiness to turn a tough position into a teachable moment.
Profile: jasondavies
Playing style and formats
Although comfortable across all formats, Rapid is Jason’s preferred time control. He leans into fast decision-making, clear explanations, and crowd-sourced ideas that keep streams dynamic and educational. He also competes in Blitz and Bullet, showcasing a flair for tactical battles and sparkling tactics under pressure.
- Longest Blitz winning streak: 21 games
- Favored openings include Sicilian Defense variations, Four Knights Cobra, and Anti-Sveshnikov lines
- Engages viewers with live annotations, post-game reflections, and humor that keeps the stream lively
Charts and trends:
Career highlights
Jason’s journey has grown a vibrant online presence around teaching and entertaining chess. Through 2019–2025, he built a steady stream of content, highlighting consistency, adaptability, and a love for the game that resonates with a wide audience.
- Peak Blitz rating around 2400 (2023-10-24)
- Peak Rapid rating around 2407 (2024-12-13)
- Notable 21-game Blitz winning streak
- Regular deep-dive sessions into openings and strategic ideas for viewers to study
In the community
Beyond the board, Jason cultivates a friendly, learning-focused space where both beginners and seasoned players feel welcome. He shares insights, answers questions, and curates a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and improvement.
Follow his ongoing journey and community events via his profile: jasondavies.
Sample game glimpse
Preview a concise opening idea from his repertoire:
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| idunnowatiam | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| ifspampifs | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| dapperdann45 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| hableman | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| nieumiemgracc | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| georgesjdanton | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| despharion2 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| midnightbluesnh | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| hangryjoe1 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| havok1980 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jim Dean | 8W / 9L / 1D | |
| Jay Bonin | 6W / 9L / 1D | |
| strategic_brilliance | 15W / 0L / 1D | |
| dlevine32180 | 5W / 7L / 0D | |
| komando770 | 7W / 4L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2413 | 1586 | ||
| 2024 | 1607 | 2407 | ||
| 2023 | 2406 | 2400 | 2240 | 1195 |
| 2022 | 2454 | 2194 | 2232 | 1099 |
| 2021 | 2190 | |||
| 2020 | 2134 | 2105 | 400 | |
| 2019 | 2059 | 2150 | 1634 | |
| 2018 | 913 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 220W / 173L / 12D | 224W / 186L / 8D | 46.9 |
| 2024 | 120W / 71L / 7D | 103W / 73L / 5D | 25.6 |
| 2023 | 628W / 586L / 84D | 585W / 633L / 77D | 80.4 |
| 2022 | 343W / 288L / 53D | 296W / 330L / 36D | 79.7 |
| 2021 | 3W / 3L / 1D | 4W / 3L / 0D | 84.6 |
| 2020 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 2L / 0D | 61.3 |
| 2019 | 381W / 234L / 31D | 352W / 248L / 31D | 78.7 |
| 2018 | 0W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 88.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 604 | 365 | 239 | 0 | 60.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 216 | 106 | 98 | 12 | 49.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 149 | 74 | 68 | 7 | 49.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 117 | 49 | 59 | 9 | 41.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 116 | 56 | 58 | 2 | 48.3% |
| Australian Defense | 95 | 49 | 40 | 6 | 51.6% |
| Amar Gambit | 94 | 59 | 30 | 5 | 62.8% |
| Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation | 89 | 49 | 35 | 5 | 55.1% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 87 | 41 | 41 | 5 | 47.1% |
| Sicilian Defense | 78 | 41 | 35 | 2 | 52.6% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 562 | 248 | 276 | 38 | 44.1% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 274 | 126 | 127 | 21 | 46.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 257 | 135 | 105 | 17 | 52.5% |
| Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation | 142 | 63 | 67 | 12 | 44.4% |
| Amar Gambit | 129 | 47 | 71 | 11 | 36.4% |
| Döry Defense | 112 | 54 | 53 | 5 | 48.2% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 72 | 37 | 33 | 2 | 51.4% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 68 | 31 | 33 | 4 | 45.6% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 53 | 33 | 18 | 2 | 62.3% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 52 | 26 | 22 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 56 | 36 | 16 | 4 | 64.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 38 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 57.9% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 28 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 53.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 26 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Classical Defense | 15 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 78.6% |
| Australian Defense | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 46.1% |
| QGD: 4.Nf3 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 58.3% |
| Gruenfeld: 5.e3 O-O | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 72.7% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Hastings Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| QGD: Ragozin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Kazakh Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 21 | 1 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |