About Jan Bernasek
Jan Bernasek, also known by the username berny643, is a formidable chess Grandmaster recognized by FIDE. Specializing in rapid, tactical battles, Jan thrives especially in the fast-paced Blitz and Bullet formats, where his sharp play and strategic acumen shine brightest.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for his resilience and tactical prowess, Jan boasts an impressive comeback rate of over 89% and often scores wins even after losing a piece. His games tend to be engaging and relatively long, averaging around 80 moves per win — no quick draws here!
- Strongest in Blitz and Bullet time controls
- High activity in endgames with 88% frequency
- Prefers dynamic positions with sharp tactical opportunities
- Average first capture around move 7 — he doesn't shy from early confrontation
- White pieces yield a higher win rate (57%) compared to Black (48%)
Career Highlights & Peak Ratings
Jan’s peak ratings reflect his steady climb and prowess on the online arena:
- Blitz: An astounding peak rating of 2829 (July 2025)
- Rapid: Reached 2500 in February 2021
- Bullet: Peaked at 2347 in January 2021
Opening Preferences
Jan’s opening repertoire is quite varied, but he has shown particular success with:
- Queen's Pawn structures (especially Neo-Indian and 1...e6 variations)
- Sicilian Defense, notably the Kan Variation and Delayed Alapin
- Gruenfeld and King's Indian setups on the Black side
- For Bullet, a fondness for offbeat lines like the Nimzo-Larsen Attack and Hungarian Opening
Competitive Record & Notable Stats
With hundreds of games spanning Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet, Jan demonstrates a winning mindset and strong psychology:
- Total Blitz games won: 314 out of over 600 played
- Longest winning streak: 8 games
- Win rate tends to be higher against lower-rated opponents (over 63%) but holds his own well against equals and stronger players
- Active hours for best win rates include mornings and evenings, with a charming 100% win rate noted at 4 AM — perhaps fueled by midnight coffee?
Fun Facts
Besides being a chess powerhouse, Jan Bernasek is:
- Known for his resilience—he rarely resigns early (only about 0.8% early resignations)
- A player who loves lengthy battles, averaging around 87 moves per decisive game in 2025
- Likes to keep his opponents guessing with a wide range of openings in all time formats
- Not afraid to take risks: his losses often come in longer games, demonstrating his fighting spirit until the very end