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.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| alextrailrunner | 5W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| cusimic | 4W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| rmlpsrch | 1W / 3L / 1D | View Games |
| therealestgabrielito | 3W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| the-cheese-sandwich | 2W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
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 |
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 |