Brita Jakobson (bbrii)
Meet Brita Jakobson, known affectionately in the chess world as bbrii, a player who approaches the 64 squares with the precision of a Swiss watch and the unpredictability of a squirrel on espresso. With a penchant for speedy battles, Brita thrives in Blitz and Rapid chess, proving that quick thinking and sharp tactics can often trump slow and steady.
Rating Rollercoaster & Style
Tracking Brita's rating from 2020 through to an ambitious 2025, we see a player constantly evolving. Her Blitz rating soared as high as 1288 in 2024, a testament to relentless practice and clutch moments. She is not shy to resign early when the chips are down (Early Resignation Rate: 2.63%), but this savvy move allows her to conserve energy for the endgames, which she faces frequently (70.01% endgame frequency), and where she certainly shines.
Opening Repertoire
Brita’s favorite openings read like a secret recipe book. In Blitz games, the “Top Secret” opening brings her over 60% wins out of 500 games — a mysterious weapon indeed. She also wields the Bishops Opening and the Scandinavian Defense with respectable success, while occasionally dabbling in defenses that might confuse even seasoned opponents, like the Van t Kruijs Opening and the Pirc Defense.
Tactical Ninja
Known for her resilience, Brita has an impressive comeback rate of almost 77%. When losing a piece, she turns the tables with a perfect 100% win rate after such setbacks. Clearly, giving away material does not rattle her - maybe it’s part of her secret game plan to lull opponents into a false sense of security.
The Chess Psychologist
With a tilt factor of 26, Brita’s emotional rollercoaster is moderate. She’s no stranger to the ups and downs of competitive chess but maintains a healthy balance, even if the occasional blunder feels like a rogue bishop swooping in to ruin her day. She enjoys a fair White Win Rate (~49%) and Black Win Rate (~49%), proving she’s comfortable on either side of the board — like a true chess chameleon.
Match Highlights & Personality
Brita’s recent wins and losses narrate thrilling encounters, like her 2025 Chess960 victories where her opponents often found themselves resigning in frustration. Whether it’s a dash of trickery or methodical pressure, watching her play is anything but boring. She’s the kind of player who might start with a quirky 1.g4 and still end up laughing (or the opponent crying) by move 47.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Average moves per win hover around 66 — patience is a virtue, after all.
- Has competed in over 4,000 blitz games — more experience than many grandmasters, just with slightly less sleep.
- Chess.com opponents have a love-hate relationship: Some see 100% loss rates, others barely scrape by with a 0% win chance.
- Hours with best performance: evenings and late nights (because who doesn’t do their best checkmates with a little moonlight?).
In summary, Brita Jakobson is a fierce and clever chess player, unafraid to experiment and a master at bouncing back from adversity. Whether you're up against her in rapid-fire blitz or slow-burning rapid, expect an engaging game peppered with surprises and a dash of humor – after all, if you can't laugh at your opponent’s pawn blunders, then what’s the point?
