Matias Jaque - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Known in the chess universe as a tactical wizard and endurance player, Matias Jaque has climbed the ranks to proudly hold the title of FIDE Master. From modest blitz beginnings with ratings hovering around 1000 in 2015, Matias’s journey is a thrilling tale of determination, spikes in rating, and a love for deep endgames.
Blitz is where Matias truly shines, with his rating soaring from just over 1000 to an impressive peak beyond 2500 by 2025. His style? Meticulous patience; matches often stretch beyond 70 moves, showing his fondness for prolonged battles and persistently outwitting opponents. He combines technical endgame prowess (played in over 87% of his games!) with remarkable comeback skills — bouncing back from disadvantageous positions with a near-perfect 92% comeback rate.
While his bullet journey began humbly, Matias swiftly upped his game to cross the 2100 rating mark, proving he's no stranger to the lightning-fast pace. Rapid chess also features prominently in his repertoire, boasting a strong win rate above 55%, reflective of his balanced approach and flexibility.
Matias’s psychological resilience stands out as well — he doesn’t tilt easily (tilt factor of 4 for the curious), and he never resigns early, preferring to fight until the bitter end. His wins are sweet, particularly when playing black pieces (close to 50% success rate!) and his methodical moves leave opponents scrambling. And let's not forget: when he loses a piece, Matias makes a near-impossible recovery 100% of the time, turning potential disasters into legendary comebacks.
Off the board, Matias’s opponent records include some mixed results but also some flawless victories — to both friends and fierce rivals alike. Whether it’s a Friday blitz marathon (where he boasts a perfect 100% win rate) or a midnight rapid bout, Matias is a chess contender who makes every move count.
In short, Matias Jaque is no mere player; he is a storm on the board, a strategist with patience and fire, steadily inching towards even greater mastery of the royal game.