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Josiah Clement (aka TrappinZ)

Josiah Clement, better known in the chessverse as TrappinZ, is a rapid chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is colorful, sometimes puzzling, and always entertaining. With a peak rapid rating of 874 achieved back in November 2020, Josiah reminds us all that chess is more about persistence than perfection.

A Stat-Laden Tale

He’s no stranger to the ups and downs of the game: boasting a respectable 83 wins to 58 losses in rapid, and a humble 3 wins to 6 losses in blitz, Josiah knows how to make every game count — often by squeezing in those wins just when the opponent thinks they’ve got him.

In fact, the man has a knack for remarkable comebacks, pulling off victories over 65% of the times when he's been down a piece. Truly, a resilient warrior on the board!

Style and Strategy

TrappinZ loves the charm of rapid chess and embraces openings with quirky names and varied complexities. Favorites include the indefatigable classic Queen's Pawn Opening (boasting a 75% rapid win rate), the aggressive Richter-Veresov Attack (100% wins — so far, at least!), and the cheeky Englund Gambit with a positive flair (60% success).

Known for an average game length around 60 moves when winning, Josiah clearly enjoys the battle deep into the endgame — unlike your typical blitzer who panics after 20 moves. This man loves his endgames; in his own words, "It's where the real magic - and tears - happen."

The Psychological Chess Match

Josiah’s preferred time slot to unleash his talent is roughly noon, where he enjoys a perfect 100% win rate at 12 PM (take that, early birds!). Also, beware if you challenge him on a Sunday: a cozy 72.5% win rate there means he’s likely had his coffee and his lucky breakfast.

Fun Factual Tidbits

• Longest winning streak: 16 games (imagine the nerves for his opponents!)
• Why resign early? About 7.81% early resignations show he’s not shy about conceding tough battles — or maybe he’s just planning his next snack break.
• Games tend to end in resignation or checkmate rather than timeout or stalemate, because Josiah prefers to keep things dramatic.

Recent Adventures on the Board

In one of his latest battles, Josiah delivered a masterstroke victory by forcing resignation in a tense Pirc Defense that left his opponent scratching their head (and their king missing). His latest game featured a solid defense and relentless pressure culminating in a swift resignation by the other side. If you want to study his style, just ask!

Despite stumbles along the way (like losses to iamshahrozm and cleardnote), TrappinZ’s fighting spirit shines through, marked by his solid 80% win record against frequent opponent inotrin. Consistency is key — and Josiah’s got that covered.

What’s Next?

Whether slowly climbing the rapid ladder or experimenting with openings like the Scandinavian Defense and Alekhine’s Defense, Josiah Clement is on a chess journey sprinkled with grit, grit, and a wee bit of giggles. Keep your eyes peeled — and your knights ready — when facing TrappinZ on the board.