Einar Hjalti Jensson IM

Einar Hjalti Jensson: The International Master of Blitz Brilliance

Meet Einar Hjalti Jensson, known in the chess world simply as EinarHjalti, an International Master whose blitz prowess makes lightning look slow. Einar didn't earn the FIDE IM title by accident—nope, this is a player who has turned rapid-fire tactical skirmishes into a fine art, maintaining a blitz rating that has danced above 2500 as recently as 2025.

Starting from humble blitz beginnings in 2014 with a respectable rating just over 2200, Einar rapidly escalated to a peak of 2531—a number that could make rook and knight tremble. Their blitz games are as numerous as they are victorious, boasting over 1000 wins against fewer than 700 losses, and a persistent win rate of about 55%. Not just a flash in the pan, Einar’s longest winning streak clocks in at a solid 11 games, currently riding an impressive 10-game winning streak.

Bullet chess? Oh, Einar’s got that covered, too. Though fewer in number, these games see a beaming 75% win rate—a testament to nerves of steel and an uncanny ability to keep the mouse finger fast and furious. Rapid games are played, but blitz is clearly the spotlight, where Einar’s early resignations are rare (only 14%) and endgames a strong suit with over 81% frequency.

With an average of 72 moves per win, Einar’s games are marathons of strategic depth, almost like giving the opponent a chance to catch up before delivering the knockout punch. Psychological resilience is clearly a strength: an 89% comeback rate and a perfect record after losing a piece prove that this IM never throws in the towel prematurely. Although the tilt factor is noted at 7 (chess players are human after all), few can claim such consistency and spirit under pressure.

Einar’s opening repertoire remains "Top Secret"—a mysterious fortress from which over 1800 blitz games have been launched—yielding a 55% win rate. Their opponents, ranging from casuals to veterans, often succumb to Einar’s precise preparation and tactical finesse. And if you ever find yourself on the wrong side of a game against Einar, don’t be surprised; their win rate against several common opponents is a ruthless 100%.

Off the board, Einar remains an enigma, letting their games do all the talking. Whether playing at midnight or in the wee hours (with win rates peaking late at night and early morning), this master of rapid thought transposes every position into a battlefield of wits, speed, and sometimes a hint of humor in their endgame maneuvers.

In the world of fast-paced chess, where every second counts, Einar Hjalti Jensson reigns supreme—a true IM, quick on the uptake and quicker on the clock.