Hi! I'm an Englishman living in England and I drink tea, eat fish and chips and say “toodle loo” all at the same time.

“Chess is only fun if you play like a lunatic” – Joshforthewin 2025

11,000 minutes is crazy lol

Achievements:

OTB:

Winner of the 7th Oxford FIDE Rapid Play - U1800: Oct 2025.

Reached the Challengers U14s section: 21 Sep 2024.

Beat a 2000+ OTB (Cian Ward): 21 Jul 2024.

2nd place in the 12th Witney Weekend Congress U1600. November 2025

Online:

Semifinals of County Championship with Ojays A in Division 1

Peak Rapid: 2255 (27 November 2025)

Peak Blitz: 2161 (4 December 2025)

Peak Bullet: 1966 (29 December 2025)

Here’s a link to download Arc, the browser I was telling you about!

Me beating @LileKoridze in a puzzle battle (I think she is a well known streamer lol)

https://www.chess.com/c/2UohNWBoC Brilliant move library, 700+ brilliant moves and some crazy plays!

https://www.chessbook.com/?ref=Joshforthewin (Great website to make your opening the best part of your game.... (and I get money if you upgrade ))

I only accept chess.com friend requests if I know who you are :>

Joshforthewin on brawl stars - I'll accept friend requests but message me first (on chess.com)