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!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| johantelander | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| bazzw | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| carlosuppa1995 | 1W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| manu2910jesus | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| ss1376 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1132 | |||
| 2024 | 1175 | |||
| 2023 | 1022 | |||
| 2022 | 947 |
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 |