Jan Vasek (honzaceka) - National Master Extraordinaire
Jan Vasek, better known in the chess world by the enigmatic username honzaceka, is a National Master, a title that screams both prestige and serious devotion to outwitting opponents one clever pawn push at a time. With a blitz rating that has flirted with the 2300s and a rapid peak close to 2400, Jan’s speed on the board is nothing short of mesmerizing—sometimes it’s like watching a chess ninja in action, if ninjas had a penchant for elegant Ruy Lopez and Sicilian Defense variations.
Chess Career Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2386 (April 2024)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2396 (March 2022)
- National Master Title: Earned with unwavering grit and probably untold cups of coffee.
- Favorite Openings:
- Ruy Lopez - Cozio Defense (Win Rate: 52.6%)
- Sicilian Defense - Open Prins Variation (Win Rate: 54.68%)
- Italian Game - Two Knights Modern Bishops (Win Rate: 50.85%)
Playing Style & Stats
Known for an endgame frequency of nearly 80%, Jan is not only about flashy openings but thrives in the long-haul grind of chess battles. Averaging about 75 moves per win, Jan shows impressive patience and stamina. With a comeback rate of 86.19%, it’s safe to say resigning is not in his vocabulary—unless, of course, the coffee runs out or the timer hits zero.
Jan's chess brain apparently peaks around the wee hours, but watch out around 22:00 when their performance truly shines, unless they decide to tilt—there’s a tilt factor of 14 on record, a friendly reminder that even masters aren’t immune to the occasional “why do I keep blundering?” moments.
Recent Noteworthy Games
Jan’s latest victory was a demonstration of strategic Mastermind credentials, boldly dancing through the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation. The game, culminating in a graceful resignation by the opponent, showcased Jan’s tactical finesse and positional understanding.
Fun Facts
- Despite the serious ratings, Jan’s username honzaceka has a ring of mystery, perhaps a secret code that only true chess aficionados decipher after a few blunder-free games.
- His average blitz rating over the years has seen consistent growth, much like a fine wine aging in the cask of relentless study and countless online battles.
- When not calculating variations like a supercomputer, Jan is probably sipping some strong tea or plotting the next psychological surprise on an opponent’s days of the week—Tuesday apparently being a surprisingly favorable day.
In the world of online chess, where seconds count and blunders are punished instantly, Jan Vasek is a player to watch. Relentless, strategic, and occasionally human, this National Master continues to carve his path on the 64 black and white squares.