Caleb McCallen

Caleb McCallen (aka jaquemethug) - The Rapid Dynamo of the Chessboard

Meet Caleb McCallen, a rapid chess player whose rating rollercoaster makes rollercoasters look like merry-go-rounds. With a peak rapid rating of 682 achieved in February 2025, Caleb has battled through nearly 400 rapid games in just a few months, proving his dedication to the classics of the 64 squares — and his stamina for long battles.

Known online as jaquemethug, Caleb favors the King's Pawn Opening and wields the Sicilian Defense like a seasoned gladiator, boasting an impressive win rate over 92% with the latter. Perhaps just as famous for some quirky losing streaks — his longest read like a Turkish soap opera drama, with a high of 7 consecutive losses — he bounces back with a vengeance, having celebrated a stunning 14-game winning streak at his best.

Strategic, if sometimes unpredictable, Caleb’s games average about 45 moves to victory, suggesting he’s not one to rush a win — or a loss, really. When behind, he showcases a gritty 52% comeback rate, refusing to fold early and giving opponents plenty of nail-biting tension.

His playing style reveals a dual nature: he likes to resign early around 13% of the time when things aren’t going his way, but he also loves a good endgame, having reached endgame scenarios in over 42% of his matches. It's fair to say Caleb prefers to enjoy the full chess drama, including its final act.

Fun fact: Caleb performs best around 7 PM UTC, clinching almost 60% of his games played at this hour. So if you encounter him online around then, be warned — he’s at his sharpest!

Recent Highlights

• Last Win: A thrilling checkmate against AkRathore900 on May 28, 2025. This game featured crafty opening play leading to a victorious endgame.
• Last Loss: A heartbreaker versus Nobodybbruhh on May 23, 2025, ending in a checkmate. Even champions have off days!

Caleb is no stranger to competitive rivalry, having maintained perfect win records against several opponents such as akrathore900 and kmztre, and an impressive 83% success rate against pablo8rs. However, some foes like nobodybbruhh and gotzt remain stubborn puzzles yet to be fully solved.

In short, Caleb McCallen is a chess adventurer: sometimes brilliant, sometimes baffling, but always entertaining. Expect exciting games filled with tactical scrambles, strategic surprises, and just a dash of unexpected tilt (hovering at a modest 7%). Whether you're a fan, a foe, or a curious onlooker, his chess journey is one worth following.