Kelly Josephson

Kelly Josephson (twokjs)

Meet Kelly Josephson, aka twokjs, a chess enthusiast known for their tenacity and a somewhat mercurial journey through the ranks. Armed with a quirky blend of strategic insight and a healthy dose of resilience, Kelly has navigated the tumultuous seas of blitz battles with a style that’s equal parts calculated and unpredictable.

Rating and Performance

Kelly’s peak blitz rating soared to an impressive 749 in April 2025, a testament to their growing prowess on the 5-minute battlefield. While they have faced their share of ups and downs—racking up a formidable 2,060 wins against 2,020 losses and 106 draws—the journey is characterized more by determination than by mere numbers.

In the realm of daily chess, Kelly holds steady with a peak rating of 1110, proving that patience is indeed a virtue. Rapid and bullet formats showcase a bit more humility, yet Kelly’s spirited approach remains evident.

Playing Style & Quirks

Known for rarely giving up early—an "Early Resignation Rate" of just 1.54%—Kelly is a fighter who loves the thrill of long endgames, with an Endgame Frequency of 68.24%. Expect games lasting over 58 moves on wins and an even longer 66 on losses because why rush when you can savor every tension-filled moment?

A true tactician, their Comeback Rate stands tall at 75.48%, proving that even after a stumble, Kelly can bounce back with surprising flair. But beware: losing a piece is no picnic, as their win rate afterwards dips to a modest 43.92%. Chess is hard, after all.

Openings Affection

Kelly has a soft spot for the Queen's Pawn Opening - Chigorin Variation, playing it in over 765 blitz games and winning about half of them—a classic dance of balance and chaos. The Englund Gambit is another fan favorite, yielding an impressive 57.76% win rate in blitz, probably catching many unsuspecting opponents off guard!

Their repertoire is diverse, dabbling in the Caro-Kann Defense, Accelerated London System, and various Indian Game variations, making Kelly an all-rounder rather than a one-trick pony.

Memorable Moments

Kelly’s recent blitz games have been a rollercoaster. Quick-thinking and aggressive, twokjs sealed a stunning checkmate against godmario04 on June 7, 2025, demonstrating that their queen’s gambits are anything but timid:

1. d4 d5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bf4 e6 4. e3 Nc6 5. Nb5 a6 6. Nxc7+ Ke7 7. Nxa8 Bd7 8. Nc7 e5 9. Bxe5 Nxe5 10. Nxd5+ Nxd5 11. dxe5 Qa5+ 12. Qd2 Qb6 13. Qxd5 Qxb2 14. Qd6+ Kd8 15. Qb8+ Ke7 16. Rd1 Qxa2 17. Qc7 Ke6 18. Qxd7+ Kxe5 19. Nf3+ Ke4 20. Qd4+ Kf5 21. g4+ Kg6 22. Bd3+ Kh6 23. Qf4+ g5 24. Qxg5#
  

Truly a spectacle worthy of the spotlight—Kelly combines wizardry and grit in every move.

Fun Facts & Stats

• Longest Winning Streak: 13 games – apparently, Kelly once got on a roll and just wouldn’t stop!
• Favorite Time to Play: 11:00 AM, when the morning coffee kicks in and blunders seem fewer.
• Most Played Opponent: arruhx with 38 clashes, turning rivalry into a marathon.
• Battles vs. punisherino: Nearly even-steven, with Kelly holding a narrow edge at 53.3% wins.
• Psychological Tilt Factor: 10 – low enough to keep calm, high enough to stay passionate!

Whether you’re facing Kelly at the board or watching from the sidelines, expect a spirited match packed with clever traps, strategic flair, occasional blunders, and plenty of entertainment. After all, chess isn’t just a game for Kelly—it's an adventure filled with both triumphs and lessons, played one move at a time.