Grandmaster Jakov Geller
Jakov Geller, known online as Geller_Jakov, is a formidable chess force and a Grandmaster recognized by FIDE. When not plotting checkmates or dazzling opponents, Jakov probably contemplates the mysteries of the Top Secret opening — a repertoire so mysterious it might as well be encrypted.
Rating Highs and Style
Jakov's blitz rating peaked impressively at 2721 in April 2020, while his bullet rating hit a blistering 2821 in February 2022, and his rapid play shattered expectations with a peak at 2710 scheduled for March 2025. If chess ratings were speedometers, Jakov's would be redlining constantly.
Jakov's playing style leans heavily on endurance and precision — with an average of around 77 moves per winning game and 81 moves per loss, proving he enjoys a good long strategic battle (or maybe he just really hates losing quickly). Endgames make up almost 81% of his games, showing his preference for grinding opponents down slowly and methodically.
Opening Mastermind
Known for a “Top Secret” opening strategy across all time controls, Jakov boasts win rates around 60%+ in blitz and bullet from this mysterious system. In rapid games, his all-time favorites include the Four Knights Game: Italian Variation, where he boasts a perfect win record in his sample games, striking with elegant tactical finesse.
Psychology & Tactics
Jakov's tactical awareness is intimidating, with an 82.7% comeback rate after getting into trouble and a respectable 57.3% win rate even after losing a piece. Don’t be fooled—Jakov tilts just 7% of the time, which in chess terms means he’s mostly calm, cool, and checkmating efficiently.
Recent Triumphs and Trials
One of Jakov's recent dazzling wins was a checkmate victory against MegaShark2025 on May 31, 2025, using the elegant Four Knights Italian Variation to seal the game in just 14 moves. But even Grandmasters face peril — Jakov’s latest loss came swiftly to Alamat_ng_tahong by resignation in a Queen’s Pawn opening tussle. Such is the life of a chess warrior: some battles won, some lessons learned.
Winning Record and Rivalries
Across thousands of games, Jakov holds an impressive bullet record of 594 wins and 342 losses, blitz with a solid 78 wins to 40 losses, and rapid boasting 10 wins to just one loss. His longest winning streak dazzled at 21 games in a row, while his toughest moments lasted through a 7-game losing streak — but no one’s perfect, not even Grandmaster Jakov.
When to Catch Him Playing
Jakov’s prime time for clobbering opponents? Early morning around 7 AM and afternoon hours at 16:00 and 20:00, where his win rates spike dramatically. If you want a fair fight, maybe avoid challenging him during these hours.
Grandmaster Jakov Geller continues to prove that in the battlefield of sixty-four squares, patience, cunning, and a touch of humor — plus a “Top Secret” opening or two — can turn pawns into unstoppable kings.