About Jerome Villanueva
Jerome Villanueva is a formidable chess player best known for his love of the lightning-fast Blitz format. With a playing style that's both tactical and resilient, Jerome has carved out an impressive career, demonstrating exceptional skill and determination in rapid-fire chess battles.
Playing Style & Strengths
Jerome favors Blitz chess, where his quick thinking and tactical awareness shine. He shows remarkable endurance with an average game length around 87-90 moves, suggesting a deep strategic understanding even at fast speeds. Known for an amazing comeback rate of over 90%, Jerome rarely backs down after setbacks, often turning the tables after losing a piece.
- Preferred Time Control: Blitz
- Longest Winning Streak: 27 games
- Tactical Awareness: Very high – excellent at recovering losses
- Endgame Frequency: Appears in almost 89% of his games
Openings Repertoire
Jerome has a diverse opening repertoire. Some of his favorites in Blitz include:
- Caro-Kann Defense — a reliable and solid choice
- Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit — a tricky weapon for ambitious players
- Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation — where he sports an impressive 54.78% win rate
- London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — proving his readiness for complex gambits
- King’s Indian Attack — blending flexibility and attacking chances
Career Highlights
Jerome's most notable achievements include:
- Achieving a peak Blitz rating of 2859 in June 2025
- Accumulated over 6,000 Blitz wins, proving his dominance in this format
- Strong performances in Bullet and Rapid formats as well, with peak ratings of 2649 and 2239 respectively
- Persistence through challenges, bouncing back after tough losing streaks
Fun Facts
- Jerome's best time to play? 3 PM — probably when his coffee kicks in!
- His games often feature early captures around move 9, setting the tone for dynamic play.
- Jerome is a creature of habit on Monday, Wednesday, and Tuesday, boasting over 51% win rates on those days.