Jason Man: The Tale of a Fearless Chess Adventurer
Meet Jason Man, a chess enthusiast whose journey resembles a rollercoaster on a chessboard. Starting strong with a peak rapid rating of 1333 back in December 2021, Jason showcased early promise with daring openings and bold moves. Although recent ratings have seen a dip, Jason's spirit remains uncrushed, exemplified by a longest winning streak of 5 games and a never-give-up attitude highlighted by an impressive 56% comeback rate!
Playing Style & Strengths
Jason is known for mixing classical and quirky openings — from the solid King's Pawn Opening to the spicy Alekhine's Defense, which he has mastered with a flawless 100% win rate in rapid games. Bishops Opening Boi Variation? Jason's win rate there is a stellar 75%. He isn’t afraid to brave less trodden paths, sometimes winning, sometimes learning.
His games often stretch over 50 moves, showing a patient yet tricky style that enjoys the endgame battlefield. However, his endgame frequency (50.77%) suggests he enjoys fighting until the very end, even if it means a few losses on the way.
Battle Scars & Victories
Jason's record is a testament to the challenges of competitive chess with a slightly negative rapid win-loss ratio (62 wins vs. 80 losses), but every loss seems to fuel his next comeback. His recent victories include a swift and cunning triumph using the French Defense, where an early Queen sacrifice left his opponent scratching their head and ultimately resigning in despair.
When playing blitz or daily chess, his numbers might look modest, but don’t be fooled—he carries a tactical awareness that can turn the tables, with an impressive 30.88% win rate after losing a piece and an uncanny readiness to hand opponents tough fights.
Psychology of a Combatant
Jason's “tilt factor” is a humble 10%, proving that while he sometimes battles frustration, he generally keeps his cool enough to keep the chess drama on the board and out of his mind. Fun fact: his best playing hour is oddly at 5 AM—apparently, when the world is still dreaming, Jason is wide awake plotting checkmates.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Jason resigns early around 21% of the time—sometimes it's wise, other times it feels like just giving the opponent a head start.
- He shines better against lower-rated players, boasting a hearty 61% win rate there, while the big fish tend to prove more challenging.
- Despite a sometimes rocky ride, Jason has defeated a remarkable collection of players with 100% success rates against many opponents—clearly, he has his favorite "victim" list.
In summary, Jason Man is the kind of player who embodies the spirit of chess: learning from losses, cherishing wins, and never backing down from the 64-square battlefield. Whether you're watching this rising star's games or duking it out with him yourself, expect drama, excitement, and unpredictability all rolled into one chessboard maestro.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| kwokman | 1W / 2L / 1D | View Games |
| cenill | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| thevetmaybe | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| balthazarba | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| thorbecke1 | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 284 | 695 | 863 | |
| 2022 | 857 | |||
| 2021 | 1312 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37W / 36L / 8D | 33W / 45L / 8D | 60.9 |
| 2022 | 2W / 9L / 1D | 0W / 11L / 0D | 22.0 |
| 2021 | 2W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 2L / 0D | 41.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 34 | 15 | 16 | 3 | 44.1% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% |
| French Defense | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25.0% |
| Bishops Opening Boi Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Alekhines Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Undefined | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Top Secret | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Pirc Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Slav Defense Modern Triangle System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Reti Opening Old Indian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 5 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 1 |