Jack Rudd - International Master of Chess
Meet Jack Rudd, a chess gladiator with the prestigious title of International Master bestowed by FIDE. Jack’s journey from humble beginnings at a rating of 1339 in 2007 to a peak daily rating surpassing 2180 in 2023 is nothing short of inspiring. While many strive to checkmate their opponents, Jack checks off victories with remarkable consistency and flair.
Career Highlights
- Peak Daily Rating: 2181 (May 2023)
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2537 (December 2021)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2463 (September 2020)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2439 (October 2021)
Playing Style and Personality
Jack plays with an endgame frequency of over 60%, proving that patience isn't just a virtue, it's a strategy. If the average player takes 40 moves to win, Jack extends the suspense with 56 moves per win, savoring every moment of the battle. When ahead, Jack trusts no one – an astonishing 87.89% win rate as White and a fierce 86.55% with Black.
Known for a 3.38% early resignation rate, Jack doesn’t believe in giving up early – except when it’s absolutely necessary. And don’t call them a quitter, because Jack’s comeback rate is 74.29%, showing a tenacity that would make a chess knight jealous.
Opening Secrets
Jack’s secret weapon? The ominously named Top Secret opening, with a staggering 92.14% win rate over 1018 games in daily play. Other favored openings like the Reti Opening Sicilian Invitation and the Bird's Opening are treated with lethal precision – 100% win rates, no exceptions. Opponents beware, Jack's repertoire reads like a chess cookbook of guaranteed success.
Record and Rivalries
With well over 950 wins in daily chess and millions of games in Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet formats, Jack has dominated both casual and rated battles. Some opponents like sorglos22 have met Jack's steel 72 times, only to lose relentlessly. Jack’s current winning streak stands tall at 24 games – probably making many wish there was a ‘pause’ button on Jack’s chess machine.
Fun Facts
- Jack’s best time of day to play is 7:00 AM – an early bird who truly catches the rook.
- When under pressure, the player manages a 84.84% win rate after losing a piece. Yeah, Jack isn't impressed by a mere material deficit.
- Despite the fierce play, Jack keeps the mind fresh with a low tilt factor of 3 – staying cool when the chessboard heats up.
Recent Battles
Jack’s most recent victory came in a gripping game against Zwanger55 on June 1, 2025, showcasing tactical mastery by forcing a resignation. The final position was so clean that even the pawns applauded. On the flip side, losses are few but memorable, such as one in April 2025 against die_aller-echte_gefahr — but hey, every knight needs its dark square afternoon.
In the grand arena of chess, Jack Rudd's moves may be planned – but their humor and perseverance are always a delightful surprise. Watch this chess artist dance with checkmates, one brilliant move at a time.