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.
Feedback for Matias Jaque
Hi Matias, I’ve reviewed some of your recent Chess960 games and here’s some constructive feedback to help you improve further:
Strengths
- Opening Initiative: You consistently take the initiative early on, making aggressive and active moves that put pressure on your opponents.
- Tactical Awareness: In several games, you spotted tactical opportunities that led to material gains or advantageous exchanges, showing good calculation skills.
- Time Management: Your clock usage is generally well balanced, reserving sufficient time for critical moments during the game.
Areas for Improvement
- Positional Understanding: Occasionally, some piece placements and pawn structures could be improved to maintain stronger control. Try to focus on coordinating pieces harmoniously and maintaining a solid pawn structure, especially in the middlegame.
- Defense Under Pressure: When your opponents launch counterattacks, there were moments when your position became vulnerable. Work on identifying key defensive resources and anticipating threats earlier to sustain your position.
- Endgame Technique: A few losses stemmed from missed endgame opportunities and inaccuracies. Practicing basic endgame principles and common patterns will help convert advantages more reliably.
Suggestions for Improvement
- Study Chess960-specific theory and typical setups to become more confident and flexible in the opening phase.
- Analyze critical moments in your losses, such as where the position turned unfavorable or tactics slipped, to understand alternative moves and plans.
- Focus on strengthening your understanding of piece activity and pawn structure dynamics in less traditional positions.
- Practice endgame puzzles regularly to sharpen your technique and improve precision.
Overall, your games show good fighting spirit and tactical vision. With focused study on positional play and endgames, you can elevate your results even further. Keep enjoying Chess960 – its complexity is a fantastic way to develop creativity and adaptability!
Feel free to send me any games you'd like to analyze in depth or specific positions you want help with. Keep up the great work!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Marcel Winkels | 4W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| José Karlo Alza | 2W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| LUIS MIGUEL FLORESVILLAR | 2W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| Sergei Zhigalko | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| yaguigor | 0W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2534 | |||
| 2024 | 2497 | |||
| 2023 | 2177 | 2437 | 2193 | |
| 2022 | 1699 | 2160 | 2192 | |
| 2021 | 1955 | |||
| 2020 | 1833 | |||
| 2018 | 1116 | |||
| 2016 | 1002 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19W / 10L / 1D | 14W / 15L / 1D | 83.9 |
| 2024 | 21W / 36L / 6D | 31W / 30L / 3D | 84.5 |
| 2023 | 15W / 44L / 4D | 35W / 29L / 5D | 86.6 |
| 2022 | 28W / 7L / 1D | 17W / 12L / 4D | 91.2 |
| 2021 | 1W / 2L / 0D | 2W / 1L / 1D | 96.4 |
| 2020 | 4W / 1L / 0D | 3W / 3L / 0D | 65.5 |
| 2018 | 2W / 1L / 0D | 1W / 1L / 0D | 77.0 |
| 2016 | 1W / 1L / 1D | 1W / 2L / 0D | 59.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 64.7% |
| Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 28.6% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 30.8% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 25.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Döry Defense | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 40.0% |
| English Opening | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 22.2% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Neo-Gruenfeld, 6.O-O c6 7.b3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Catalan Opening: Closed | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Grünfeld Defense: Counterthrust Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Closed, Taimanov Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Semi-Slav Defense: Bogoljubow Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 0 |
| Losing | 4 | 4 |