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Krzysztof Jasik FM

Username: Fafqulec

Location: Wrocław

Playing Since: 2011-06-21 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1858
310W / 126L / 55D
Rapid: 2000
1W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 2314
59W / 11L / 3D
Bullet: 2150
56W / 31L / 1D

Krzysztof Jasik - FIDE Master (aka Fafqulec)

Once upon a chessboard, Krzysztof Jasik emerged—a FIDE Master who commands the 64 squares with a blend of strategic insight and stubborn resilience. Known in the online realm as Fafqulec, Krzysztof's journey is a rollercoaster of peaks, humorous blunders, and impressive wins that can leave opponents scratching their heads or flipping their tables (figuratively, of course).

Rating rollercoaster & milestones

Krzysztof launched his climb around 2011 with a starting daily rating of about 1346 and a perfect 15-0 kick-off win streak that only hints at the tactical tricks up his sleeve. His rating steadily climbed through the years, reaching a peak daily rating of 2186 in December 2019.

Blitz fans would admire his lightning-fast mind that hit a blazing peak of 2455 in April 2018, while his bullet speed chess saw him zoom up to 1940 rating. In short, whether it's slow and steady or rapid-fire chess, Krzysztof has proven his mettle.

Winning smile and winning streak

With a remarkable longest winning streak of 37 games, Krzysztof can snowball victories like a grandmaster-level avalanche. However, every hero has an Achilles heel – a longest losing streak of 10 shows that even FIDE Masters are not immune to the whims of the chess gods.

Playing style and psychology

Our FIDE Master is no quitter; he’s been known to turn rocky positions around, sporting a 70% comeback rate after losing a piece. When things look grim, Fafqulec channels his inner Houdini. With an average of about 58 moves per win, patience is a virtue he has long mastered. Expect long, calculated battles that could rival a good chess-themed drama.

Psychological quirks? Oh yes! An early resignation rate of 17.65% suggests he knows when to cut losses, but he also tilts modestly (a tilt factor of 10). And here’s a fun nugget: his best time to play is at 1 AM – because who says true chess geniuses don’t burn the midnight oil?

Signature opening and tactics

If you meet Krzysztof on the board, expect a reliable “Top Secret” opening approach, winning roughly 67% of daily games with it and an amazing 81% win rate in blitz employing the same strategy. His approach is consistent and unpredictable—because who really knows what "Top Secret" moves he's planning next?

Some numbers & funny facts

  • Over 600 daily games played, winning about two-thirds of them
  • Blitz win rate hovers near 81%, proving he’s the guy to avoid in fast time controls
  • Most played opponents include 'beydov' (10 matches) and 'konza' (7 matches), but beware – some opponents have a 0% win rate against Fafqulec!
  • Wins more often when playing White (68%) but Black is no cakewalk either (67%)

Recent battlefield highlights

Victory is sweet, especially when Fafqulec wins on time, like in his recent 2024 clash against babigs where nerves, patience, and time management clinched the win. Losses, however, come even to masters, sometimes to opponents with unforgettable names like farting_nosebleed — proving even the best can have a stinky day.

To sum it up, Krzysztof Jasik’s chess story is an inspiring saga of grit, steady improvement, and moments of brilliance sprinkled with human imperfection. Follow him to catch a mix of hard-fought wins, tactical comebacks, and occasional comic relief on the squares.


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Coach Chesswick

Hi Krzysztof!

Below is a personalized review of your recent performance as Fafqulec, drawn from the games you shared. I’ve focused on patterns that repeat across several encounters so that the advice is immediately actionable.

What you’re already doing well

  • Sharp tactical awareness. In the English Fianchetto game against T0B3RMOR3Y you steered the position into dynamic imbalances (…b5, …Qa6, …Bd4!). Your willingness to calculate long forcing lines paid off. Keep cultivating this strength through regular puzzle rush sessions.
  • Central counter-punching. Whether facing 1.c4, 1.d4 or Closed Sicilians, you consistently strike back with …d5/…d6 and piece activity rather than passive setups.
  • Broad experience. Classical, Chess960 and Daily formats give you a wide pattern base. Variety is an asset—just be sure to consolidate the lessons from each format (see the reflection template below).

Key areas to address next

  1. Time-management in Daily play
    You dropped five recent games on time—even in equal or winning positions. Each timeout is a free point to the opponent and a missed learning opportunity for you.
    • Enable daily push or e-mail reminders.
    • Use Chess.com’s Vacation feature when real-life interferes.
    • Queue Conditional Moves whenever you see only one safe reply.
    • Set a rule: “Make at least one move in every game before bed.” Even 30 s per game is enough to reset the 24-hour clock.
    Fixing this alone should regain 30–40 rating points.
  2. Endgame conversion
    In several wins you were totally winning by move 30 but still had to rely on your opponent’s resignation rather than clean technique. Investing ~15 minutes/day in basic endings (king & pawn, rook vs pawn, Lucena/Philidor) will turn technical struggles into smooth victories.
  3. Opening depth vs breath
    Your repertoire is healthy but sometimes superficial. For example, the Closed Sicilian line with 5.Bb5 gave White surprising counter-play after 8.Bxf7+. Pick one model game per opening and annotate why each move works—this cements the ideas rather than the moves.
    • Start with your English Symmetrical win:
    and create a mini “repertoire sheet” that explains themes like …b5 breaks and …Nd4 outposts.

Practical study plan (4 weeks)

DayTaskTarget time
Mon-Fri10 tactical puzzles – focus on inter-mezzo motifs zwischenzug15 min
SatAnnotate one of your recent games without an engine, then compare with engine.45 min
SunEndgame drill (K+P, R+P) & update opening sheet.30 min

Progress trackers


Milestones to celebrate

Your best Daily peak so far: – aim to surpass it by the end of the next tournament cycle.

Reflection template (copy after every game)

  1. Opening: Did I get the position I wanted? If not, why?
  2. Middlegame: One tactical motif I missed/used was ______.
  3. Endgame: Was my technique smooth? Where could it improve?
  4. Clock: Remaining time vs opponent when the game ended.
  5. Emotion check: What was my mindset at critical moments?

Final encouragement

You’re already playing imaginative chess and scoring upsets against higher-rated opponents. Tighten up the non-chess factors (clock & conversion) and you’ll break the 1900 barrier comfortably. I look forward to your next masterpieces!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
beydov 7W / 3L / 0D View Games
konza 3W / 4L / 0D View Games
spectare 2W / 4L / 0D View Games
malote 3W / 1L / 1D View Games
nostinkinrematches 3W / 2L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2024 1858
2022 1869
2021 2314 2042
2020 1847
2019 2186
2018 2385 2045
2017 2000
2016 2391 2111
2015 2108
2014 1812 1758
2013 1862 2277 2040
2012 1910 2207 2069
2011 2094 1366 1929
Rating by Year201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202423911758YearRatingBulletBlitzDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2024 0W / 5L / 0D 1W / 4L / 0D 0.4
2022 5W / 9L / 0D 7W / 7L / 0D 37.7
2021 19W / 7L / 2D 17W / 5L / 3D 48.9
2020 20W / 7L / 3D 16W / 11L / 4D 53.5
2019 15W / 0L / 1D 15W / 1L / 1D 53.7
2018 25W / 11L / 8D 25W / 9L / 5D 60.6
2017 11W / 5L / 1D 12W / 7L / 2D 54.9
2016 15W / 7L / 4D 21W / 4L / 1D 64.7
2015 7W / 1L / 1D 6W / 2L / 0D 52.6
2014 6W / 1L / 2D 7W / 1L / 2D 58.7
2013 35W / 9L / 6D 32W / 14L / 3D 65.3
2012 63W / 21L / 2D 56W / 23L / 4D 70.3
2011 46W / 9L / 2D 42W / 7L / 4D 58.3

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Benko Gambit 49 33 10 6 67.3%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon 36 18 11 7 50.0%
Scotch Game 36 24 10 2 66.7%
Unknown 35 22 13 0 62.9%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 27 23 4 0 85.2%
Amar Gambit 27 22 4 1 81.5%
Barnes Defense 23 19 4 0 82.6%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 21 10 7 4 47.6%
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation 19 10 6 3 52.6%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 18 16 1 1 88.9%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon 7 5 2 0 71.4%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Amar Gambit 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Haag Gambit 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense 4 0 3 1 0.0%
Czech Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Benko Gambit 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Benoni Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 37 0
Losing 10 4
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