A Blitz Odyssey
Jawolenus is a name that belongs on any Blitz leaderboard. Since September 2017, Jawolenus has played more than 8,800 rated Blitz games, turning fast chess into a personal art form. The climb from a 1359 debut to a peak rating of 2417 (2026-09-26) is a story of persistence, late-night queueing, and a stubborn love for the 3+0 life.
Opening Repertoire and a Grinder's Spirit
Jawolenus is not afraid to leave the theory books behind. The Amazon Attack in its Siberian Attack form has appeared more than 1,400 times, making it a true signature weapon. With Black, the Alekhine Defense and the Benoni Defense show a clear appetite for unbalanced positions and early conflict.
The numbers paint Jawolenus as a classic grinder. Games regularly stretch past move 70, endgames are reached in more than three quarters of the games, and early resignations are almost unheard of. A comeback rate of 87.19% means the game is never really over until the last flag falls.
Rivalries and Recurring Faces
Every Blitz regular has a dance partner. For Jawolenus, that partner is dedanikola, who has faced this whirlwind 22 times. It has been a tug of war, with Jawolenus taking 9 wins against 12 losses and a single draw. Meanwhile Cseke Ricsi has been a persistent hurdle, taking 11 of their 17 meetings.
Jawolenus still tends to beat the players they should beat, winning 60.91% of games against lower-rated opposition while keeping a healthy 48.08% against equal-rated rivals.
A Grinder's Notebook
- Best time to catch Jawolenus in form: around 1 a.m.
- Longest winning streak is 12, longest losing streak is 16. There is no middle ground.
- With nearly 70 moves per win on average, Jawolenus will happily outlast anyone.
- White is the more comfortable side with a 50.85% win rate, while Black sits at 45.77%.