Tim Jounson - The Relentless Tirdbird
Known in the chess world by the enigmatic handle tirdbird, Tim Jounson is a player whose journey resembles a rollercoaster on steroids—full of ups, downs, and occasional loop-de-loops that keep his opponents guessing (and sometimes scratching their heads).
Rating Odyssey
Tim’s rating has been anything but static. Starting with a modest peak Bullet rating of 1045 in 2022, he soared to an impressive 1211 in 2024, flirting with 1200 braces in 2025. His Rapid play is where he truly shines, with ratings fluctuating from 1362 in his early days in 2020, moving through some bumps, and peaking around 1295 in 2024. Blitz is a battlefield where Tim is steadily sharpening his skills, hitting a max rating of 1200 in 2025. Not a daily chess fanatic, but when he plays, he doesn't mess around.
Playing Style & Tactical Mind
Tim’s games are often a testament to endurance – averaging over 65 moves per win, he’s the marathon runner among speedy sprinters. His early resignation rate is a humble 1.77%, showing that he rarely throws in the towel prematurely. With a comeback rate of a staggering 85.35%, Tim is basically the chess equivalent of a phoenix rising from the ashes. Even losing a piece isn't the end of the world for this guy; he boasts a perfect 100% win rate after such setbacks, making his opponents regret every premature dance of celebration.
Psychological Playground
Despite his resilience, Tim is no stranger to the tilt monster, with an 11% tilt factor that reminds us all how chess can sometimes get under even the hardest player's skin. One might say he’s got a love-hate relationship with the game—thriving on challenge but occasionally whispering sweet nothings to the undo button in moments of frustration.
Opening Secrets and Opponent Trivia
What does Tim open his games with? That remains a Top Secret, but whatever it is, it brings him a win rate a little above average: about 51.1% in Bullet, nearly 57% in Rapid, and 52.87% in Blitz. Against frequent foes like alpacaarcher, Tim holds a solid 64.71% win rate, though some others, like kjk345824, have been more elusive (0% wins there – nobody’s perfect!).
The Human behind the Moves
Possibly a caffeine enthusiast judging by peak performance windows early in the morning (7-9 AM shows up to 66.67% win rates), Tim mixes his schedule with pragmatism and energy, often warming up for games when the world is just waking up—or on the late night chess grind when others are asleep. His white pieces shine brighter with nearly 55% wins compared to around 50% with black, reflecting that classic player’s advantage well exploited.
In Summary
Tim Jounson might not yet be the grandmaster storming the elite ranks, but he’s definitely the scrappy, spirited warrior who never quits. A tactician with nerves of steel and a stubborn comeback streak that could frustrate even the most seasoned adversaries, Tim plays chess like it’s a thrilling saga—unpredictable, relentless, and undeniably entertaining.
