Player Profile: Jackal1964
Meet Jackal1964, a relentless chess warrior who approaches the 64 squares with the spirit of a cunning jackal – always hungry for victory, sometimes sneaky, and occasionally prone to dramatic showdowns. Though his rating might suggest there’s room for growth, his tenacity is nothing short of inspiring (or pixelated chaos on the digital board).
Jackal1964 predominantly favors Blitz games, where his quick-thinking skills shine (or mildly flicker) under the 5-minute time pressure. His peak blitz rating of 619 shows flashes of potential, though his journey has seen its fair share of ups and downs – including nail-biting losing streaks and brief winning binges. Not one to give up easily, his current approach is a calculated mix of aggressive openings balanced with a willingness to experiment.
When it comes to openings, Jackal1964 enjoys the Scandinavian Defense with a solid 53.51% win rate in Blitz — clearly a favorite lair where he can sneak in his biting moves. The Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Linksspringer Variation also sparks joy, boasting an impressive 61.64% win rate — a mysterious territory for most foes who dare to enter.
Despite his serious chess pursuits, Jackal1964 isn’t afraid to surrender early from time to time, with a 5.09% early resignation rate – because sometimes blaming the pieces is more fun than fighting the game out. His average game length hovers around 50 moves, showing that even in fast games, he’s not always rushing to checkmate — strategic pondering is still a thing.
Psychologically, he’s got a tilt factor at 12 — meaning he might occasionally get a bit rattled, but his impressive comeback rate of 81.52% proves he knows how to shake off the dust and come back swinging. Fun fact: his best time of day to play is at 5 AM — apparently, the early bird gets the king!
Statistical Highlights
- Peak Rapid Rating: 952 (December 2023)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 892 (September 2024)
- Peak Blitz Rating: 619 (December 2023)
- Peak Daily Rating: 691 (May 2025)
Signature Moves & Style
Jackal1964’s style is a delightful cocktail of cheeky tactical surprises and steady positional play. Average moves per win and loss are almost identical, showing consistent battle length, whether he wins or loses. He prefers openings that offer dynamic play, such as the Scandinavian Defense and Nimzowitsch Defense, refusing to shy away from controversy.
Recent Highlights
Here’s a taste of his recent chess art: an impressive checkmate from a Giuoco Piano - Giuoco Pianissimo variation that ended his last masterpiece with a flourish.
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. d3 Nf6 5. Ng5 d6 6. Nxf7 Qe7 7. Nxh8 Bg4
8. f3 Bh5 9. g4 Bg6 10. Bg5 Nd4 11. Nc3 Qf8 12. Nd5 Qxh8 13. Nxc7+ Kd7 14. Nxa8
Qxa8 15. c3 Ne6 16. Qa4+ Kd8 17. Bxe6 Qb8 18. Bxf6+ Kc7 19. Qd7+ Kb6 20. Qxg7
Qe8 21. Bd7 Qb8 22. b4 Qc7 23. bxc5+ Qxc5 24. Rb1+ Ka6 25. Bb5+ Ka5 26. Qxb7
Qe3+ 27. Kf1 Qxd3+ 28. Kf2 Qc2+ 29. Kf1 Qxb1+ 30. Kg2 Qxa2+ 31. Kg3 Qd2 32. Qa6#
In short: Jackal1964 is a serious challenger with a dash of unpredictable flair and determination that keeps fellow players on their toes. Whether you want a fierce opponent or a labyrinthine tactical brawler, Jackal1964 has your chess appetite covered.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| supertalls | 2W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| wcraft | 2W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| alex_my_name | 1W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| am_sikerim | 0W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| wadenicolas | 1W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 249 | 425 | 851 | 832 |
| 2024 | 368 | 398 | 713 | |
| 2023 | 411 | 693 | ||
| 2021 | 770 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 677W / 647L / 19D | 636W / 676L / 21D | 50.8 |
| 2024 | 1400W / 1297L / 62D | 1271W / 1432L / 49D | 51.4 |
| 2023 | 16W / 21L / 0D | 12W / 26L / 0D | 49.1 |
| 2021 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 25.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 629 | 335 | 291 | 3 | 53.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 385 | 163 | 219 | 3 | 42.3% |
| Center Game | 262 | 135 | 123 | 4 | 51.5% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Linksspringer Variation | 162 | 99 | 62 | 1 | 61.1% |
| Center Game Accepted Paulsen Berger Variation | 111 | 50 | 60 | 1 | 45.0% |
| Center Game Accepted Paulsen Attack | 110 | 48 | 62 | 0 | 43.6% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 108 | 58 | 48 | 2 | 53.7% |
| Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense | 97 | 51 | 45 | 1 | 52.6% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 95 | 49 | 44 | 2 | 51.6% |
| French Defense Advance Variation | 82 | 35 | 46 | 1 | 42.7% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 207 | 103 | 103 | 1 | 49.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 119 | 50 | 68 | 1 | 42.0% |
| Center Game | 88 | 49 | 39 | 0 | 55.7% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Linksspringer Variation | 48 | 25 | 23 | 0 | 52.1% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 41 | 18 | 23 | 0 | 43.9% |
| Center Game Accepted Paulsen Attack | 35 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 51.4% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 33 | 22 | 11 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 32 | 14 | 18 | 0 | 43.8% |
| Center Game Accepted Paulsen Berger Variation | 29 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 48.3% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 27 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 40.7% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 557 | 287 | 250 | 20 | 51.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 383 | 141 | 234 | 8 | 36.8% |
| Center Game | 317 | 161 | 141 | 15 | 50.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense Closed | 150 | 69 | 77 | 4 | 46.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Kennedy Linksspringer Variation | 148 | 90 | 57 | 1 | 60.8% |
| Center Game Accepted Paulsen Attack | 122 | 51 | 64 | 7 | 41.8% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 118 | 50 | 65 | 3 | 42.4% |
| Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense | 113 | 70 | 36 | 7 | 62.0% |
| Center Game Accepted Paulsen Berger Variation | 92 | 46 | 44 | 2 | 50.0% |
| French Defense Advance Variation | 89 | 46 | 41 | 2 | 51.7% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense La Bourdonnais Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 0 |