Jakub Fus IM

Jakub Fus (aka Fusikk)

Jakub Fus, proudly holding the title of International Master bestowed by FIDE, is a chess player who dances with pawns and knights like a grandmaster of the board. With a blitz rating that soared as high as 2895 in December 2023, Jakub doesn't just play chess—he blitzes through it with flair, strategy, and just a hint of cheeky audacity.

Over the years, Jakub has amassed thousands of games, particularly favoring the blitz format, where his sharp instincts and tactical prowess come alive. With a total of 2,836 wins in blitz alone, it’s clear that when Jakub sits down to play, the pieces better watch out.

Jakub’s opening repertoire is a treasure trove of mystery ("Top Secret" is quite literally his most tested weapon), but he’s also dabbled successfully in the Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann, English Opening, and the Queen’s Gambit Declined. His favorite time to unleash brilliance? Around 10 AM — because apparently, that’s when the knight moves with extra swagger.

Known for his resilience, Jakub boasts an incredible comeback rate of over 89% — losing a piece doesn’t mean losing hope for him. With a tilt factor of only 12, he keeps his cool even under the heat of rapid and bullet fire, turning adversity to advantage.

Psychologically, Jakub is a chess ninja: he rarely resigns early, loves a good endgame battle (engaging in over 83% endgames!), and plays complex games lasting upwards of 80 moves on average. And if you think facing him in a bullet match is a chance to score easy points, think again—his bullet peak rating nudged close to 2758 in late 2024.

Outside the stats, Jakub Fus is the kind of player who might greet you with a grin before unleashing a devastating combination — a reminder that chess is not only about kings and checks, but also fun and a bit of mischief.

If you want to study a master of timing and tenacity, someone who can outwit opponents on any day of the week with a slight preference for Sundays (where his win rate peaks at nearly 53%), Jakub Fus is certainly a grandmaster to watch.

Fun fact: Jakub respects the queen on the board, but don’t ask him to pick up groceries — he’s too busy calculating checkmates.