Biography
Jesse Kraai, known online as JesseKraai, is a FIDE Grandmaster and a prominent chess streamer from the United States. They are celebrated for a practical, endgame‑oriented approach, a keen eye for long strategic battles, and a steady sense of humor that shines during live analysis.
Active across Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet, they balance elite competition with accessible instruction for players at all levels. Their preferred time control is Blitz, where they’ve demonstrated deep preparation and quick thinking. In 2024, they reached a peak Blitz rating of 2748, a milestone that reflects years of study and relentless practice.
Fans know them both for the quality of their games and for the entertaining cadence of their streams, where analysis and humor go hand in hand. You can follow their ongoing work through their profile: Jesse Kraai.
Playing style and repertoire
They favor long, technical battles and have a notable strength in endgames, as shown by a high endgame frequency. This patient, methodical approach informs their opening choices and in-game decisions across formats.
- French Defense: Burn Variation — strong Blitz results (290 games; 159W-101L-30D; win rate 54.83%)
- King’s Indian Defense: Exchange Variation — solid performance (137 games; 82W-46L-9D; win rate 59.85%)
- Australian Defense — versatile and resilient (183 games; 103W-68L-12D; win rate 56.28%)
Career highlights and presence
As a Grandmaster and active streamer, they have built a devoted following and a reputation for educational, entertaining content. Their competitive résumé spans thousands of online games across Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet, with a notable longest winning streak of 37 games and a peak Blitz rating of 2748.
Connect
To follow their games and streams, visit their profile: Jesse Kraai.
For quick visual context, you can explore a Blitz rating chart: