Profile of Jirk5550
Jirk5550 embarked on his chess journey in Rapid games back in 2020, opening the year with a rating near 1357 and steadily forging ahead to hone his skills. Over the years, he has continued to progress: despite occasional fluctuations, his Rapid rating in 2023 stands at an impressive 1458. In Daily play, he reached a rating high of 1195 in 2025, underscoring his ongoing dedication to exploring new formats and improving his overall chess prowess.
Across all Rapid contests, Jirk5550 has fought through over 23,000 encounters—securing more than 11,600 victories and battling fiercely in over 11,800 losses. He maintains a balanced approach to the game, with multiple draws and a demonstrated ability to stage comebacks when behind, reflected in his high Comeback Rate (81.28%). His adventurous nature also shows in his preference for the endgame (68.77% frequency) and willingness to embrace tactical complexity. Notably, he has built a solid White side performance (50.8% win rate) while continuing to refine his results with the Black pieces.
Among his favored lines, openings such as the Italian Game Hungarian Defense and the Kings Gambit Accepted stand out for balancing both aggression and precise calculation. Throughout competition, Jirk5550 has been known to string together significant bursts of momentum, evidenced by his longest winning streak of 11 games and a steady improvement over multiple seasons. Whether in the Daily format or during live Rapid play, his performances reflect the resilience of a player who is unafraid to experiment, grow, and consistently strive for better results over the board.
