Jacob Willem

Jacob Willem: The Enigmatic Chess Adventurer

Jacob Willem, known in the virtual chess realms as jacobus54321, is a player who approaches the game with the stealth of a ninja but the results of a somewhat clumsy cat. Specializing in Top Secret openings (because who doesn't love a little mystery?), Jacob’s chess journey in 2025 has been both challenging and entertaining.

In the lightning-fast world of Bullet chess, Jacob has played exactly two games, losing both without scoring a single point — a bold strategy that surely keeps opponents on their toes. But it’s in Rapid chess where Jacob shines just a bit brighter, reaching a peak rating of 304 and securing 2 wins out of 13 games, proving that sometimes slow and steady (or at least slower) wins a few races.

Jacob’s playing style is a fascinating mix. Nearly half the games end with an early resignation, perhaps reflecting an impatience rivaled only by a caffeine-fueled squirrel. Yet, with a 100% comeback rate and 100% win rate after losing a piece, Jacob embodies the spirit of a true fighter who refuses to go down without a dramatic flair. Nobody said chess had to be predictable!

His record against frequent adversaries isn’t glamorous but makes for vivid stories: 0% wins against kabouter3 (11 games deep, an epic rivalry), a respectable 33.33% win rate over floris234, and a perfect 100% against the underdog koenthewatermelon.

Jacob tends to perform best on Mondays (50% win rate, making Mondays a surprisingly optimistic day for chess) and struggles on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (0% win rates—hang in there, weekend!). Most wins have come in the midday hours, around 10 to 12, suggesting that coffee and chess mix well for our protagonist.

While Jacob’s White pieces have yet to taste victory, the Black pieces have scored an 18.18% win rate, proving it's not just about color but about courage—and perhaps a bit of stubbornness. With an average of 101 moves per win, patience is clearly part of the recipe for success.

Despite a modest rating and a sometimes frustrating tilt factor of 8, Jacob Willem’s resilience, dramatic flair, and mysterious openings make every game an unpredictable adventure. Keep an eye on jacobus54321 — in the world of chess, it’s the players who refuse to quit who make the best stories.