About Jean-Luc Chabanon
Jean-Luc Chabanon is a distinguished chess Grandmaster known for his prowess in rapid chess. With a mixture of sharp tactics and solid strategies, he has carved out a reputation as a formidable opponent on the digital 64 squares.
Chess Style & Preferences
Chabanon favors the rapid time control, displaying a strong winning mindset armed with an impressive streak of 13 consecutive victories at one point. He prefers playing openings such as the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo and the King's Indian Defense (Fianchetto without Nc3), boasting a 100% win rate in these lines during rapid games.
Known for taking the initiative early, Chabanon has a relatively high average moves per win (~59 moves), signaling his fondness for strategic middle-game battles and solid endgames. His games are generally lively, with his average first capture happening by the 9th move.
Notable Strengths
- Rapid Chess Excellence: Peak rapid rating of 2344 in September 2021.
- Blitz Fighter: Achieved a peak blitz rating of 2614 in August 2023, showing he is no stranger to lightning-fast decision making.
- Bullet Specialist: Reached a bullet peak rating of 2210 with great success in openings like the Nimzo-Larsen Attack.
- Psychological Resilience: Has a strong comeback rate of 66.67% after losing a piece — never gives up without a fight.
- Endgame Savant: A frequent endgame player, with a good mix of tactical and strategic skills.
Playing Achievements & Records
Chabanon enjoys a solid winnings record in rapid chess (24 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws) and bullet chess (77 wins to 43 losses). His longest winning streak is an impressive 13 games, demonstrating his ability to find form and dominate opponents.
He maintains a strong record with several well-known opponents, including an 85% win rate against the challenger platone and a 75% win rate versus behrov.
Fun Facts
- Chabanon’s best times to play are early in the morning: he enjoys a perfect 100% win rate at 5 AM and noon, proving that he’s either a chess early bird or a master of midday naps!
- He resigns early relatively often (over 50% of losses), demonstrating an efficiency that spares both players from prolonged agony — a merciful warrior of the board.
- Despite a tough blitz record overall, his peak blitz performance is fierce and intimidating, showing that when he’s on, he’s undeniably on fire.
Signature Opening Highlights
With a clean sheet in certain rare lines, Jean-Luc Chabanon has mastered several niche openings:
- Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo — 3 wins out of 3 games
- King's Indian Defense, Fianchetto without Nc3 — undefeated in 2 rapid games
- Two Knights Defense and Modern Bishop’s Opening in Italian Game — perfect score
- Queen's Pawn Game: Accelerated London System and Parham Attack — both unbeaten
- Sicilian, Chekhover Variation — secured a swift win in his sole appearance