Jalal Habib Khan (username: jhkhaan)
Jalal Habib Khan, better known by his online alias jhkhaan, is a persistent chess enthusiast who has been steadily climbing the ranks since 2023. Starting his journey with a modest blitz rating of 271 and a rapid rating of 627, Jalal has shown remarkable growth, smashing through the ranks to reach a blitz peak of 1140 and a rapid peak of 1306 by 2025.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for his patience and resilience, Jalal averages about 61 moves per win, proving he's in no rush to wrap things up and prefers to let the tension build! He’s a strategic player who exhibits a keen eye in endgames, diving deep 66% of the time once the board is down to the final battles.
One of his proudest stats is a 100% win rate after losing a piece—yes, you read that right! Jalal turns hiccups into heroic comebacks almost 72% of the time, showing true grit on the board.
Game Formats & Ratings
- Blitz: From a humble beginning to a respectable 1140 rating with over 3,000 games played, Jalal battles fiercely, with an almost even win-loss record (1415 wins against 1401 losses) and just under a 50% win rate on his 'Top Secret' openings.
- Rapid: Rapid is where Jalal shines the brightest. He’s amassed 1160 wins in nearly 2,500 games, peaking at 1348 rating and averaging a cool 47.99% win rate—a testament to his versatile skill at a moderate pace.
- Bullet: Bullet remains a growing field with a small batch of games, but hey, with a max rating of 283 and flawless wins following a piece sacrifice, he’s certainly not out of the race.
- Daily: Daily chess has been a brief affair for Jalal, limited to a handful of games — still, a perfect 800 rating stubbornly held.
Psychological Quirks & Fun Facts
Jalal’s tilt factor stands at a modest 12, suggesting he can handle the heat better than some—but don’t be fooled, he does get a little salty sometimes. Interestingly, he tends to do better between 5 PM and 9 PM, boasting win rates over 50% during these golden hours. Early birds and late-night strategists beware!
Even on days like Thursdays and Saturdays, his winning mood fluctuates between a steady 48% and an impressive 52%, revealing he's quite the weekend warrior.
Rivalries & Records
Jalal has faced many opponents, but his most frequent rival on the board is the_daringpawn, with 19 games fought and a sturdy 42% win rate over them. Meanwhile, some opponents like the_swell and tristan0142 never stood a chance, with Jalal maintaining a clean 100% record.
Summary
Whether it’s the adrenaline rush of blitz or the thoughtful pace of rapid, Jalal Habib Khan is a chess player with never-say-die spirit and a knack for spectacular comebacks. If there’s a chessboard nearby, you can bet jhkhaan is ready with a fresh move, or perhaps a witty resignation to save face... but only if absolutely necessary!
