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Jovanka Houska IM

Username: JovankaHouska

Playing Since: 2016-10-24 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 2325
14W / 7L / 9D
Blitz: 2385
23W / 23L / 6D
Bullet: 2284
1W / 1L / 0D

Jovanka Houska - The International Master with a Winning Streak

Meet Jovanka Houska, a chess virtuoso who proudly holds the esteemed title of International Master from FIDE. Known for a fearless approach and a knack for comebacks, Jovanka turns every game into an engaging battle of wits, strategy, and sometimes, just a bit of magic.

Jovanka’s rapid gameplay is nothing short of spectacular, boasting a remarkable current winning streak of 13 games. With a rapid win rate north of 60% when playing their Top Secret opening repertoire over 44 games, they clearly like to keep opponents guessing—and usually winning in the process. Blitz games present a similarly fierce competitor, with a steady win rate hovering near 46%, proving speed doesn’t faze this IM.

Have a look at Jovanka’s psychological resilience: a stellar 85% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, this player clearly believes in the mantra “it’s not over till it’s checkmate.” And the best part? They apparently never tilt (Tilt Factor: 5), even if the occasional black day drops their win rate on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Jovanka’s style is a study in patience and precision. With an average of nearly 69 moves per win and an impressive 78% frequency of games reaching the endgame, you know their battles are epic journeys, not quick strikes. White pieces tend to be lucky (winning almost 60% of the time), but black gets their moments too with a respectable 47% win rate.

Far from just numbers, Jovanka’s opponent roster reads like a “who’s who” of online chess—with perfect 100% win records against many recent rivals like creativefox7 and boborahimabdullayev. Their worst enemy? The clock, sometimes, but clearly not the position on the board.

In short, Jovanka Houska is an inspiring International Master who blends tactical brilliance, solid endgame knowledge, and a strong psychological edge. Whether you're a casual admirer or a rival staring down the board, one thing’s for sure: crossing paths with Jovanka is always a challenge worth remembering.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Sophie Milliet 3W / 4L / 2D
isakarnarson 2W / 0L / 0D
kingmorad 2W / 0L / 0D
pekkahietala 2W / 0L / 0D
sigust 1W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2024 2325
2023 2284 2385
2020 2354 2325
Rating by Year20202023202423852325YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2024 7W / 0L / 0D 6W / 1L / 0D 52.7
2023 7W / 6L / 2D 7W / 7L / 3D 75.2
2020 15W / 6L / 6D 12W / 13L / 4D 86.6

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 44 27 8 9 61.4%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 56 26 24 6 46.4%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 2 1 1 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 13
Losing 5 0