Overview
Jarod Pamatmat (also known online as Jamatemate) is a National Master in chess with a particular flair for lightning fast games. A specialist in Blitz play, Jarod mixes stubborn endgame technique with sharp tactical bursts. His peak Blitz performance is captured here 2656 (2024-12-31).
Track a quick view of his recent rating arc with this mini chart.
Playing style and strengths
Jarod is the kind of player who is happy to grind long games and then pull a surprise tactical resource. He loves complications and rarely gives up on a game.
- Preferred time control: Blitz Blitz
- High endgame involvement - many games go deep
- Outstanding comeback ability - a very high comeback rate
- Average decisive game length: about 75 to 82 moves depending on the year
- Strong under pressure - good win rate after losing material
Notable openings and repertoire
Jarod fields an eclectic set of openings. He often plays offbeat systems as White and can surprise opponents with flexible defenses as Black.
- Colle System - Rhamphorhynchus Variation. A reliable source of wins in Blitz with a solid success rate Colle System.
- English Opening - Caro-Kann Defensive System. Strong results when White in this line English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System.
- Nimzo-Larsen Attack and its classical lines. Sharp and asymmetrical play that suits Blitz nerve.
- As Black, frequent choices include the Australian Defense and several French Defense lines such as the Burn Variation.
Selected opening highlights with success rates are woven into Jarod's profile above and in game lists below.
Records, streaks and notable games
Jarod has faced a handful of opponents repeatedly and has carved out comfortable head to heads with several of them. He has endured long streaks and some hot runs.
- Most played opponents include sanjeev_18, marcelossauro and fmcmt.
- Longest winning streak: 10 games. Current winning streak: 1 game.
- Longest losing streak: 7 games. Current losing streak: 0 games.
- Overall competitive record is heavily Blitz focused with hundreds of decisive games.
Watch a memorable Blitz encounter here.
Or study a tidy illustrative miniature in PGN format below.
Statistics snapshot
This quick snapshot highlights what makes Jarod tick in competitive play.
- Strength adjusted win rate - Blitz: strong, Bullet: very strong.
- White win rate roughly around 51 percent. Black win rate roughly around 47 percent.
- Average moves per win is slightly higher than average which shows persistence in fights.
- Best time of day to play: early morning around 06:00 meaning Jarod is often alert for dawn raids.
Fun facts and miscellany
- Nickname online: Jamatemate. A friendly handle for a fierce competitor.
- Tilt factor exists but Jarod bounces back quickly with a high comeback rate.
- Likes to throw opponents out of book and into unfamiliar territory.
- Want more detail or a deep dive into a year or opening? Try these quick links:
- Nimzo-Larsen Attack Colle System