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Jannis Louw

Username: jannislouw

Playing Since: 2017-04-17 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Rapid: 937
4W / 6L / 0D
Blitz: 595
3226W / 3252L / 272D
Bullet: 459
1332W / 1400L / 34D

Jannis Louw: The Relentless Knight of the Internet Chessboard

Meet Jannis Louw, also known by the battleground moniker jannislouw, a chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is as dynamic as a pawn’s first daring advance. With a peak blitz rating soaring at a respectable 1080 and a rapid rating cresting at 1275, Jannis embodies the spirited fighter who battles time, pressure, and the occasional rage quit!

A true gladiator of the fast-paced chess world, Jannis has played over 6,000 games in bullet and blitz formats combined, racking up thousands of wins and even more lessons disguised as losses. His bullet peak rating, while shy of the four-figure mark at 995, tells a tale of bold, blitzkrieg-like attacks — often sacrificing speed for precision, and sometimes vice versa.

Jannis is a fan of the Scandinavian Defense (not to be confused with a frozen dinner), embracing this audacious opening nearly 1,400 times in bullet and blitz games combined. His love for the Van 't Kruijs Opening is another testament to his fondness for offbeat lines, keeping opponents constantly guessing and sometimes scratching their heads.

Playing Style & Psychology

Known for a relatively low early resignation rate (just around 2.15%), Jannis fights tooth and nail through games, exhibiting an impressive comeback rate of 83.29%. That means if he loses a piece, get ready for a rollercoaster of counterplay — he wins nearly 45% of those gritty encounters. However, his tilt factor at 11 hints that even this resilient warrior has moments when the pressure gets to him. Don’t worry though, his favorite time to play is 3 PM, probably when the coffee kicks in and the brain cells fire up the kingly attacks.

Recent Battles on the Board

Jannis’ most recent victories were nothing short of cinematic drama, often culminating with a resignation or a checkmate delivered with surgical precision. One memorable win saw him dismantle a Scandinavian Defense gambit, turning the tides swiftly and leaving his opponents pondering how their queen was so gently shepherded off the board.

Even in losses, Jannis displays a competitive spirit, frequently opting for complex positions over safe draws and showing a willingness to explore uncharted territory in openings and middlegames alike.

Fun Facts

  • Jannis averages about 63 moves per win — so these aren’t mere coffee breaks; these are long, strategic marathons!
  • He plays with White quite confidently, boasting a 49.6% win rate, while Black foes should beware his 46% success rate defending the dark side.
  • Jannis' most stubborn streaks? Both longest winning and losing streaks clock in at 11 games — proving every champion has their highs and hilarious lows.

In summary, Jannis Louw is a passionate, quirky knight prowling the digital ranks, forever ready to play the next move — and sometimes crash spectacularly, only to rise again. Keep your eye on this player; beneath the humble ratings lies a heart beating fervently for the royal game.

Profile compiled from extensive battle logs and statistical adventures on Chess.com.

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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 470 595
2024 499 611
2023 640 836
2022 834 796
2021 946 894 937
2020 903 1082
2019 804 932
2018 785 904
2017 754 764
Rating by Year2017201820192020202120222023202420251082470YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 175W / 164L / 2D 162W / 176L / 3D 53.2
2024 138W / 138L / 1D 119W / 156L / 5D 57.8
2023 172W / 189L / 8D 178W / 182L / 4D 57.6
2022 206W / 206L / 18D 196W / 214L / 22D 67.5
2021 442W / 384L / 29D 388W / 448L / 30D 68.7
2020 413W / 406L / 40D 406W / 416L / 34D 70.2
2019 99W / 101L / 4D 100W / 100L / 9D 67.6
2018 438W / 385L / 30D 381W / 432L / 30D 66.6
2017 107W / 98L / 14D 95W / 108L / 12D 64.1

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Van t Kruijs Opening 397 202 191 4 50.9%
Kings Pawn Opening Tortoise Opening 260 123 135 2 47.3%
Scandinavian Defense 231 100 130 1 43.3%
Pirc Defense 174 87 87 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 122 44 76 2 36.1%
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 97 36 59 2 37.1%
Queens Pawn Opening 88 53 35 0 60.2%
French Defense 58 28 29 1 48.3%
Caro Kann Defense 37 18 19 0 48.6%
Sicilian Defense 32 19 13 0 59.4%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 759 333 403 23 43.9%
Scandinavian Defense 650 296 325 29 45.5%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 631 317 285 29 50.2%
Kings Pawn Opening Tortoise Opening 516 253 236 27 49.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 282 138 131 13 48.9%
Philidor Defense 245 110 123 12 44.9%
Queens Pawn Opening 181 87 85 9 48.1%
French Defense Knight Variation 157 83 66 8 52.9%
Van t Kruijs Opening 145 62 75 8 42.8%
Petrovs Defense 113 54 54 5 47.8%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense Closed 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Tortoise Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Giuoco Piano Game Main Line 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Philidor Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense Modern Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 5
Losing 11 0
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