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jacaru2

Playing Since: 2022-03-28 (Active)

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Daily: 1306
2W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 1319
5090W / 5012L / 310D
Blitz: 951
4W / 8L / 1D

Meet jacaru2: The Relentless Rapid Rook

In the ever-challenging realm of online chess, where blunders lurk behind every pawn push and checkmates come in swift whispers, emerges the indomitable jacaru2. Starting with a humble rating under 1000 in 2022, this rapid chess aficionado has steadily climbed the rating ladder, smashing the 1200 barrier in 2025 thanks to decades of "strategic confusion" and calculating prowess (or just a lot of hours in front of the board).

Rating Journey & Style

From the shaky early days (where the rook was occasionally mistaken for a confused bishop) to a peak rapid rating of 1249, jacaru2’s progress has been as dramatic as a well-played gambit. Favoring long battles—reflected in an average of over 60 moves per win and tactical resilience—this player doesn't shy from endgames, embracing them like an old friend, or at least an acquaintance who owes them a favor. The relentless spirit shows in a comeback rate of over 74% and a relatively low tilt factor that suggests a tough psychological spine, despite occasional blunders that would give even the grandmasters a chuckle.

Opening Repertoire: Top Secret & then some

While the Top Secret opening is the bread and butter for the vast majority of jacaru2's games—with nearly 8000 battles fought—they occasionally dabble in the Queen’s Pawn Opening Accelerated London System, boasting a respectable 75% win rate. Other daring choices include the Scandinavian Defense variants and the mysterious Indian Game Fantasy Variation, proving that our player is not afraid to dance along the edge of theory and madness.

The Chess.com Avenger

With nearly 4000 wins against a similar number of losses and some draws sprinkled in for dramatic suspense, jacaru2 fights bravely against the forces of chess chaos daily. Our hero is known to lock horns frequently with opponents such as johantelander, and boasts a checklist of perfect 100% win rates against a surprising number of challengers who likely underestimated this rising star.

Memorable Moment

Highlight reel? Look no further than a recent victory on May 31, 2025, against Hectorpotter. The game featured a fierce skirmish in an Indian Game Fantasy Variation, culminating in a victorious resignation. Imagine the tension, the nerves, the chess sweat—and then the crowning checkmate. Details and move-by-move drama can be found here for the bold and brave.

Peak Playing Times & Quirks

jacaru2 is a creature of habit and peak performance, favored on Wednesdays and with the highest win rate hovering around 10 AM. Notably, the hour of 10 am boasts a staggering 68.75% win rate, making mornings the time for queen-side domination and knightly adventures. Early resignation rate is modest at 1.4%, showing a ninja-like endurance unless the position screams "unwinnable."

In Summary

jacaru2 embodies the spirit of determination, the charm of a chess cunning fox, and a dash of delightful unpredictability. Whether you’re a casual fan or a serious competitor, expect fiery battles, clever plays, and perhaps an occasional lucky blunder that somehow turns the tides of war. A chess journey sprinkled with resilience, humor, and above all, a deep love for the queen’s gambit!


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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1132
2024 1175
2023 1022
2022 947
Rating by Year20222023202420251175947YearRatingRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 212W / 185L / 10D 179W / 214L / 16D 72.3
2024 555W / 481L / 32D 486W / 549L / 32D 69.6
2023 704W / 581L / 44D 595W / 705L / 36D 64.8
2022 664W / 619L / 29D 624W / 637L / 43D 58.1

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 8065 3941 3887 237 48.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System 45 23 21 1 51.1%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Main Line 25 9 15 1 36.0%
Scandinavian Defense 16 5 11 0 31.2%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 9 4 4 1 44.4%
Indian Game Fantasy Variation 8 4 4 0 50.0%
Englund Gambit 8 4 4 0 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Queens Gambit Declined Marshall Defense 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Pirc Defense Lions Jaw Variation 4 2 2 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 2
Losing 12 0
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