Profile
Julian Antonio Rojas Alarcon, better known on the boards as Jarming, is a FIDE Master distinguished by his blistering Blitz play and sharp tactical sense. A seasoned competitor with a bold, energetic style, he earned the FIDE Master title through consistent results across classical, rapid, and Blitz formats. Blitz is his preferred time control, where his rapid instincts and deep opening preparation regularly shine.
Julian Antonio Rojas AlarconCareer and playing style
Jarming’s career is built on dynamic, aggressive setups that punish imprecise defenses. He favors sharp Sicilian lines, the Caro-Kann, and flexible English and Amazon Attack options that keep opponents off balance from the first move. His repertoire shows a clear preference for 1.e4 and 1.d4 with a penchant for energetic, tactical battles.
- Caro-Kann Defense: very solid with frequent, menacing counterplay (281 games, strong execution).
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation—high conversion and technical prowess (221 games).
- Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack—creative, high-variance warfare (212 games).
- English Opening: Agincourt Defense—positional, flexible transpositions (195 games).
- Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack—ambitious and confrontational lines (204 games).
Achievements and records
- FIDE Master title earned from FIDE.
- Peak Blitz rating reached 2898 on 2025-07-27.
- Blitz record: 4504 wins, 3087 losses, 731 draws.
- Longest Blitz winning streak: 15 games.
2898 (2025-07-27)
Openings and notable opponents
His frequent practice against a wide field yields a diverse, well-rounded style and deep opening preparation. Frequent rivals and opponents include evandro_barbosa, farewelltokings2112, ernestoguevaralynch, bswpaulsen, and danlowinger.
For a glimpse into his competitive circle, see his profile companion: Julian Antonio Rojas Alarcon.
Sample game
Preview a taste of his Blitz approach with a compact notation snippet: