Jakub Lizak - Candidate Master Extraordinaire
Jakub Lizak, proudly bearing the title of Candidate Master from FIDE, is a force to be reckoned with on the chessboard. Known in the chess circles by the username coach_jacob, Jakub blends strategic genius with a dash of lightning-fast tactical flair that often leaves opponents scratching their heads (and sometimes their kings in disbelief).
With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2692 in May 2025, Jakub has consistently hovered near the 2600+ mark in fast-paced games, proving that speed and precision are his best friends. Bullet enthusiasts beware: his peak bullet rating hit a fiery 2727, making him a terrifying whirlwind in games where every millisecond counts. Rapid games? He’s got an impressive 2506 peak rating there too, showing his versatility across time controls.
Jakub's playing style is like watching a well-directed movie with an unexpected twist at every turn. His games average around 78 moves per win — patience and precision are clearly his virtues — and his endgame frequency surpasses 81%, showing a love for the prolonged battles that only true chess aficionados appreciate.
Not one to give up easily, Jakub boasts an impressive comeback rate of nearly 88%, often snatching victory from the jaws of defeat when others might throw in the towel. His psychological resilience is remarkable, even if he occasionally experiences a tilt factor (that pesky 8%), he mostly plays with the cool-headedness of a grandmaster in a sauna.
Jakub has a knack for openings that bewilder his opponents — his secret weapon labeled "Top Secret" in blitz play keeps adversaries guessing, yielding a winning consistency above 54%. Among his favorites are the sharp and dynamic Sicilian Defense variations and Queen's Gambit Declined, with win rates often flirting with the 60-85% range, showcasing his deep theoretical preparation.
On the battlefield of edges and corners, the most common sites of his recent victories include the Scandinavian Defense and the Sicilian Defense Old Classical variation, where Jakub’s razor-sharp intuition turns chaotic middlegames to his favor. His latest triumph on June 3, 2025, featured a spectacular timed win against "TimeToCrush," confirming that opponents better beware the ticking clock as much as the pieces!
Off the board, Jakub might seem a calm strategist, but every move he conjures tells a story of hours devoted to mastering chess's infinite possibilities. And while his win-loss-draw ledger shows the true grind of a competitive player (with over 1200 blitz wins and hundreds more battles fought), his spirit remains unbeaten.
Whether you’re sparring against him online or following his games to improve your chess IQ, Jakub Lizak is a player who embodies passion, perseverance, and a little bit of that secret sauce that makes chess endlessly fascinating.