Jana Krivec WGM

Jana Krivec

Woman Grandmaster | Chess.com Blitz Specialist

Meet Jana Krivec, a Woman Grandmaster who doesn't just play chess – she practically dances on the 64 squares with finesse and fierce determination. With a peak blitz rating of 2206 achieved in November 2020, Jana shows that speed and strategy can be a deadly combo — a bit like a knight suddenly hopping into the spotlight when you least expect it.

Jana's approach in blitz is anything but boring. With an overall blitz record boasting 47 wins, 33 losses, and 6 draws, her style leans towards relentless endgame mastery (engaging in the endgame nearly 75% of her games) and an impressive tactical arsenal that allows her to pull off comebacks about 68% of the time. Even when down a piece, Jana's fearless resolve keeps her winning half of those fights – talk about grit!

Fun fact: Jana prefers to strike when the clock says 11:00 AM – statistically her best time of day – so if you plan to challenge her, maybe catch her earlier or late at night for a sneakier chance. But beware her opening mystery: her "Unknown Opening" win rate stands strong at just under 60%, making her a tricky opponent who likes to keep her opening repertoire top secret.

Her adventures in rapid chess might be limited, but with a peak rapid rating of 2033, she’s no stranger to classical speed battles either. Jana's white pieces tend to bring her slightly better fortune (53.66% win rate) than black (54.35%), proving she can tactically capitalize on any color.

Not everything is sunshine and checkmates — her longest losing streak is a humble 5 games, but she currently sports an exciting 3-game winning streak. Clearly, a player not easily shaken and always ready for the next challenge.

Off the board? Jana is probably the kind of player who keeps calm during traffic jams and finds extraordinary moves in the chaos. On the board? A calculating tactician and endgame virtuoso who knows how to make time missteps work in her favor. Just watch out if you ever play with her; she has a penchant for winning on time!

Last notable victory: On April 23, 2021, Jana outmaneuvered “bedoelll” in a live blitz game by winning on time after an intense Scotch Gambit battle. Strategy, timing, and a little bit of time pressure magic sealed the deal.

To sum it up: Jana Krivec blends sharp openings, deadly endgames, nerves of steel, and winning streaks into a cocktail worthy of grandmaster status. Whether it's blitz or rapid, Jana’s pieces move with purpose—and a dash of surprise.