Jack Durand

Jack Durand (aka JackDu2540)

Meet Jack Durand, a chess enthusiast who's been gallantly maneuvering tiny wooden knights and bishops on 64 squares since at least 2017. With a steadily rising trajectory, Jack turned his daily chess rating from a modest 1056 to a soaring peak of 1921 in September 2020—proof that persistence beats pawns!

Specializing in a variety of time controls, Jack’s blitz rating dazzled all the way up to 2140, while his rapid prowess peaked at an impressive 2150. Even in bullet chess, where reflexes are king and seconds slip away like sand, he hit a respectable 1392. These stats reveal Jack as a versatile player, equally comfortable in the tanking trenches or the quick-fire arenas.

Playing Style & Strengths

Endgames are Jack’s playground—he finds deep strategic joy there, with an endgame frequency of nearly 63%. He averages around 63 moves per win, which means he’s in it for the long haul, grinding down opponents with the patience of a monk and the cunning of a fox.

Despite a tilt factor of 14 (yes, even heroes falter), Jack boasts a remarkable comeback rate of over 75%, showing he’s not just a fighter but a roaring comeback kid. Plus, his win rate shines slightly brighter while playing white (52%). For black, he’s a sneaky shadow with a solid 48.9% win rate.

Favorite Openings

Jack thrives in classic positions, dominating daily games with the Philidor Defense and the Caro-Kann Defense, boasting a perfect 100% win rate in these! He's not shy about closed Sicilian lines either and seems to enjoy rattling his opponents with Scandinavian and French Defense variations.

In blitz, Jack’s love affair with the Italian Game is evident—a whopping 154 games played. Philidor defense likewise appears his secret weapon, securing wins over 60% of the time. Clearly, Jack favors sound, solid openings balanced with sharp tactical opportunities.

Quirks & Trivia

• Longest winning streak: 11 games — you don’t want to be on the receiving end of that.
• Longest losing streak: 14 games — because even demigods have their off days.
• Jack’s best time to play? When most people are asleep at 3 AM. Night owls and chess fans unite!
• Notorious for winning many games by resignation and timeouts, he’s the player who can patiently wait while your clock ticks down to zero.

Recent Triumph

On September 11, 2020, Jack sealed the deal in a rapid game against adg1417 with a thrilling win via time pressure, starring a dynamic French Defense setup. You can relive the action here.

In Summary

Jack Durand is a passionate competitor who blends tactical sharpness with strategic depth and a dash of night owl magic. Whether grinding through daily matches or lightning-quick blitz brawls, he’s always ready to play, fight, and occasionally remind you that the rook can be a sneaky little devil.