Roman Zhenetl FM

Roman Zhenetl (JeRoma71)

FIDE Master & Blitz Wizard Extraordinaire

Roman Zhenetl, known online by the formidable handle JeRoma71, proudly carries the title of FIDE Master — a magical label proving that they're no mere mortal on the 64 squares. With a blitz rating peak soaring past an astonishing 3100 in early 2025, Roman dances through rapid-fire matches with the precision of a grandmaster and the flair of a seasoned showman.

Favoring the kingside like a true strategist, Roman excels in openings such as the Modern Defense and the King's Indian Attack, creating dynamic, tactical battles full of surprises and sacrifices. In bullet play, JeRoma71 is a force to be reckoned with, often cruising at a breathtaking 2883 peak rating, with a winning streak that would have even the fastest bullet bullets envious.

Not just a storm on time controls, Roman’s psychological resilience is formidable with an 87% comeback rate—because why give up when you can thrive while behind? Though their tilt factor is low, if chess were baseball, Roman would be the clutch hitter, shining brightest between 6 and 8 in the morning — yes, early bird gets the checkmate!

Playing Style & Personality

Roman loves long, thrilling endgames, averaging over 80 moves for wins. They prefer to outlast foes rather than rush for the kill, but beware: when the time is right, JeRoma71 strikes decisively, resignations piling up in their favor like trophies.

Opponents beware: this is a tactician and psychological warrior rolled into one. Whether baiting opponents into the Philidor Defense or shamelessly wielding the Indian Game East Indian Przepiorka Variation, Roman’s versatility keeps challengers guessing and gasping for breath.

Recent Glory

Fresh off a series of commanding victories (including wins by resignation and time pressure), Roman demonstrates not only skill but also steadfast nerves in high-pressure scenarios — often sealing the deal with a flourish and a sly grin (virtually speaking, of course).

Fun Fact

Roman’s win-loss record may occasionally reflect battles hard-fought, but their bullet win rate towers proudly at nearly 60%, proving that fast fingers and fiercer minds are a lethal combination.

In the world of chess, Roman Zhenetl is a gladiator, a strategist, and sometimes a bit of a chess prankster — just don’t ask how many times they’ve blundered to falling pawns disguised as harmless snacks.