Jan Enrique Zepeda (JAN2404) — Candidate Master
Jan Enrique Zepeda, who also plays under the handle JAN2404, is a Candidate Master (FIDE) and a fierce fan of fast chess — Bullet clearly suits their instincts. A tactical-minded player with a taste for sharp openings and dramatic comebacks, Jan rose from casual games in 2013 to high-level online competition by 2025.
Quick facts: preferred time control — Bullet; celebrated for resilience (high comeback rate) and long endgames. Peak performances include notable highs in Rapid, Blitz and Bullet play (2314 (2025-08-31), 2323 (2025-09-30), 2303 (2025-09-26)).
Career highlights
- Earned the Candidate Master title and built a steady climb from club-level play (2013) into the 2200–2300 range online by 2025.
- Longest winning streak: 14 games — evidence that when Jan's calculations click, they really click.
- Remarkable comeback ability: over 77% comeback rate after difficult positions, showing tenacity and psychological resilience.
- Frequent competitor across Bullet, Blitz and Rapid with heavy tournament volume in recent years (notably 2024–2025).
Playing style & tactical profile
Jan is equal parts scrappy speedster and endgame grinder — a combo that makes them dangerous in short time controls and surprisingly dangerous in long fights too.
- Endgame frequency: high — Jan often turns tactical middlegames into long endgames (EndgameFrequency ≈ 70.85%).
- Average game lengths: wins and losses both tend to be long (AvgMovesPerWin ~63; AvgMovesPerLoss ~72) — expect marathon finishes.
- Tactical strengths: comeback specialist (ComebackRate ~77%), and a solid conversion rate even after material loss (WinRateAfterLosingPiece ≈ 41.9%).
- Psychology: moderate tilt factor — Jan bounces back but knows when to take a walk after a bad run (TiltFactor ≈ 19). Best time to challenge Jan? Early morning — 07:00 shows a strong win rate.
Openings & repertoire
Jan fields an eclectic but battle-tested repertoire. A recurring theme: aggressive Sicilian lines and surprise gambits that punish passive opponents.
- Main weapons in fast games: Sicilian Defense (very frequently), the Amar Gambit, and a confident English Opening setup.
- Bullet specialties: strong win rate with the English Opening (Agincourt Defense in small sample) and excellent results in sharp Sicilian lines.
- Coach’s note: prepare for unorthodox early gambits — Jan loves practical imbalance and time-pressure tactics.
Notable rivals & matchups
Jan has faced several repeat opponents online. The most-played adversary is a familiar nemesis:
- trytobeatmebruh — 67 games (a long rivalry full of swings). See opponent profile: trytobeatmebruh.
- Other frequent opponents: ludwika, abelking7, kingdamian1 — players Jan has squared off with dozens of times.
Fun stuff & extras
For the curious spectator — a compact tactical puzzle from Jan’s style (an illustrative miniature):
- Study this quick line and imagine the clock ticking:
- Want to see Jan’s rating trend? A quick visual:
- Play Jan when they’re caffeinated at 07:00 if you dare — their morning win rates spike.
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Why follow Jan Enrique Zepeda?
Because Jan combines speed, stubbornness, and a love of messy positions. Expect dramatic turnarounds, entertaining gambit play, and the occasional long endgame that tests your patience. If you enjoy watching someone fight until the last second — preferably while muttering about time increments — Jan is your player.