Jacob Hession

Jacob Hession: A Chess Journey with a Twist

Jacob Hession, known in the chess circles as jacobhession, is a player who dances on the chessboard with a mix of determination, surprises, and a dash of unpredictability. His career is a rollercoaster, full of highs, lows, and that unmistakable flair only a true chess enthusiast can bring.

Rating & Performance Highlights

Starting out with a Rapid rating around 430 in 2023, Jacob showed steady improvement, peaking at 445 in 2024 before a slight dip in 2025. Rapid remains his playground: 300 games in 2023 alone, with a respectable win rate hovering around 47%. His Blitz and Bullet performances are no joke either—he reached a Blitz max rating of 453 and has fought through over 49 Bullet games, proving he's just as quick-thinking under pressure as he is methodical in longer formats.

Playing Style: The Bold & The Brave

Jacob is not your average cautious player; with an early resignation rate of over 41%, sometimes he knows when to throw in the towel—others might call it strategic retreat, defined as "live to fight another day."

His average wins stretch over 42 moves, suggesting he loves a drawn-out battle, while losses tend to end sooner, around 32 moves—maybe reflecting his explosives gambits that either burst or fizzle out.

Interestingly, the win rate with White pieces is higher (49.07%) compared to Black (44.03%), showing a slight but notable edge when he kicks off the dance.

Psychology & Comebacks

With a tilt factor of just 14, Jacob maintains his cool better than some (especially after losses). His comeback rate is nearly 41%, and after losing a piece, he somehow bounces back to win 100% of the time—a true resilience champion!

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Longest winning streak: an impressive 14 games in a row. Someone call the Guinness folks!
• His preferred opening is a mystery wrapped in an enigma—simply called "Top Secret."
• Jacob's best days appear to be Sundays, boasting a 66.67% win rate, perfect for a weekend warrior mindset.
• Jacob's rivals should beware on Tuesdays too—he wins more than half his games that day.
• He’s famously undefeated against "takashibrzin" and "devilzzsa," but some friends like "1not-so-good1" remain a kryptonite.

Jacob continues to sharpen his skills and aims to keep mystifying his opponents. Whether storming a bullet game in a flurry of blitz or slogging through a strategic rapid match, his chess story is anything but dull.

Stay tuned for his next daring move… and maybe he’ll finally reveal the secrets behind his "Top Secret" openings!