FIDE Master Jirapak Pitirotjirathon (FMJirapak)
Known on the digital chess battlefield as FMJirapak, Jirapak Pitirotjirathon is a formidable FIDE Master whose blitz skills have dazzled opponents worldwide. Rising from humble beginnings with a blitz rating of just over 1300 in 2011, Jirapak's blazing improvement has propelled their peak blitz rating beyond the 2600 mark — a feat reserved for grandmasters and the truly relentless.
A Career Highlight Reel
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2625 (2024) – proving that quick thinking and faster fingers reign supreme.
- Rapid and Bullet: While blitz is the main stage, Jirapak also dabbles with rapid and bullet chess, posting respectable yet modest ratings in those formats, showing that sometimes speed must be carefully calibrated.
- Winning Streaks: Once locked in, their longest winning spree stretched to 14 games - that’s longer than most Netflix binge sessions!
Playing Style & Personality
Jirapak’s chess persona combines steady patience and fiery tactical awareness, with an astonishing 91.5% comeback rate when facing adversity — clearly not a player who throws in the towel easily. They tend to savor the endgame, appearing there in over 84% of matches, proving they're part strategist, part marathon runner. Their average game length exceeds 80 moves, indicating a liking for deep battles rather than quick knockouts.
An interesting quirk: Jirapak rarely surrenders early (0.72% early resignation rate), suggesting stubbornness or perhaps a charming hope that a miracle tactic will magically appear on the board. Also, they handle lost pieces like a pro—with a perfect 100% win rate after losing material—maybe their opponents should rethink giving up that pawn for free!
Vitals & Trivia
- Win Rate on White: ~52% – because who doesn’t like starting with the upper hand?
- Win Rate on Black: ~45% – like a true fighter, Jirapak takes on the odds.
- Peak dad joke potential: Their opponents better watch out – not just a master of chess but a master of mind games and smiles.
- Favorite time to play: Early mornings and evenings (7 AM, 10 AM, and 7 PM show their best win rates), perfect for those who mix coffee with calculation.
Legacy
Jirapak Pitirotjirathon stands as a beacon of tenacity and improvement, balancing the art of tactical genius with the charm of a chess storyteller. Whether blitzing through openings or grinding out wins in long endgames, FMJirapak embraces every game with a witty spark and a fierce competitive heart.
