Johan-Sebastian Christiansen (aka JSPrepz)
Johan-Sebastian Christiansen is not just your average chess player; he’s a Grandmaster, a title that basically means he’s mastered the ancient art of chess to the point where mere mortals tremble in his presence. With the FIDE stamp of approval, Johan-Sebastian has proven his mettle on the 64 squares, dazzling opponents with strategic brilliance and tactical wizardry.
Career Highlights & Style
Starting off with a crisp bullet rating of just over 2200 in 2015, Johan-Sebastian rocketed through the ranks to achieve astounding peak ratings of 3056 in Bullet and an eye-popping 3114 in Blitz as of early 2025. Clearly, he's not just fast on the clock but also faster at calculating those dazzling queen sacrifices that leave spectators gasping.
Known for a stubborn refusal to quit early (only 1.61% early resignation rate), Johan-Sebastian fights until the last pawn promotion or checkmate. Speaking of checkmates, don’t even think about it – his comeback rate after losing pieces hovers near a legendary 89%. Losing a piece? He laughs in your face and turns it around over half the time!
Playing Preferences
Tactical openings? He’s got you covered. From the Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening with a 100% win record in his limited games to various top-secret lines where he steadily crushes opponents with a >54% win rate in Bullet and Blitz, Johan-Sebastian keeps them guessing. His favorite times to play? Oddly enough, early mornings seem to be his sweet spot with a win peak around 7 AM—because clearly, chess gods love the early bird.
The Man Behind the Moves
Johan-Sebastian’s win-loss-draw ratio in Bullet (2839-2036-360) and Blitz (2136-1434-348) games tells a story of resilience and skill. And let's not forget his legendary longest winning streak of 95 games—that's a lot of foes sent packing before they could say "check!" But even grandmasters have their off days; his longest losing streak of 13 reminds us that even superheroes get knocked down sometimes.
Recent Battles
In recent games, Johan-Sebastian has showcased his mastery with decisive wins by resignation and checkmate, often wrapping up battles in under an hour. Whether it's dismantling an opponent with the Italian Game or smoothly navigating complex middle games, he keeps both spectators and adversaries on the edge of their seats.
Fun Fact
While JSPrepz rules the chessboard with scientific precision, his psychological tendencies reveal a human side—he's got a tilt factor of 13, which is basically grandmaster code for "a little competitive fire." After all, what’s a game without a bit of drama?
So whether you're an aspiring player or a casual fan, Johan-Sebastian Christiansen is definitely one to watch. Just don’t get checkmated by him—he's notorious for turning knightly maneuvers into a symphony of victory.
Overview of Recent Performance
Johan-Sebastian, your recent performance in bullet games shows a balanced and resilient playing strength with a strength adjusted win rate just over 50%. You're maintaining a competitive rating around 2900, though recent months saw some downward pressure on your rating, particularly in the last 3 months.
Your 1 month rating trend slope is positive, suggesting recent improvement, while the 3 and 6 month trends show slight declines. The 12 month trend reveals a healthy positive slope, indicating stability and growth over the long term.
Strengths Highlighted in Your Games
- Opening Knowledge: You have a deep understanding of classical openings such as the Italian Game and the Four Knights Game, as evidenced by your successful implementation in victories.
- Effective Pressure and Initiative: You often manage to build pressure and capitalize on small opponents' inaccuracies, shown by multiple wins where you force resignations or checkmates stemming from attack momentum.
- Endgame Technique: Your games show solid technique in converting advantageous endgames, especially in bishop and knight endgames and queen activity.
Areas for Improvement
- Midgame Defense: In some losses, your opponents exploited weaknesses in your position around move 20–30. Prioritizing reinforcing key squares and avoiding tactical oversights could improve resilience.
- Handling Modern and Less Common Variations: Some games show difficulties handling sidelines or less familiar openings, such as the Pirc or the Scandinavian Defense. Increasing preparation and practice in these lines may reduce surprises.
- Time Management Under Pressure: Although you often win on time, some losses have been influenced by time pressure. Improving quick, accurate decision-making will bolster your gameplay under bullet conditions.
Practical Tips for Bullet Improvement
- Continue refining your main openings like the Italian Game and Four Knights to deepen your comfort and speed in early moves.
- Practice pattern recognition for common tactical themes, especially around critical middle game moments identified in your losses.
- Use puzzle rush or timed tactics trainers to sharpen fast calculation and reduce errors in crucial time-sensitive situations.
- Analyze key loss positions with a coach or engine for targeted improvement in defensive resources and counterplay options.
Encouragement for Your Journey
Your stable long-term rating trend and solid performances against strong opponents show great potential. Keep leveraging your opening expertise, polish your midgame defenses, and keep a sharp pace on the clock. Progress in bullet chess is a continuous journey, and your recent positive rating slope is a promising sign of ongoing development.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jon Ludvig Hammer | 60W / 61L / 13D | View Games |
| Sergei Zhigalko | 21W / 90L / 8D | View Games |
| Vladimir Fedoseev | 27W / 60L / 9D | View Games |
| Jorden Van Foreest | 43W / 41L / 4D | View Games |
| Lars Oskar Hauge | 49W / 32L / 6D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2934 | 2954 | ||
| 2024 | 2914 | 2861 | 2539 | |
| 2023 | 2848 | 2908 | 2530 | 2149 |
| 2022 | 2905 | 2727 | ||
| 2021 | 2843 | 2680 | 2580 | |
| 2020 | 2820 | 2855 | 2580 | |
| 2019 | 2572 | 2818 | 2456 | |
| 2018 | 2618 | 2531 | 2457 | |
| 2017 | 2711 | 2755 | 2413 | |
| 2016 | 2609 | 2534 | 2169 | |
| 2015 | 2259 | 2383 | 2151 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 450W / 246L / 58D | 393W / 280L / 76D | 87.6 |
| 2024 | 871W / 511L / 102D | 783W / 571L / 130D | 86.3 |
| 2023 | 67W / 36L / 3D | 56W / 37L / 8D | 82.0 |
| 2022 | 40W / 28L / 6D | 46W / 27L / 4D | 82.4 |
| 2021 | 112W / 109L / 19D | 109W / 107L / 16D | 86.7 |
| 2020 | 48W / 31L / 9D | 56W / 28L / 10D | 83.1 |
| 2019 | 240W / 179L / 48D | 229W / 195L / 38D | 78.8 |
| 2018 | 379W / 325L / 53D | 373W / 327L / 48D | 81.5 |
| 2017 | 358W / 211L / 46D | 327W / 245L / 46D | 80.7 |
| 2016 | 106W / 61L / 14D | 98W / 67L / 15D | 82.8 |
| 2015 | 64W / 6L / 5D | 63W / 6L / 2D | 47.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 238 | 124 | 96 | 18 | 52.1% |
| Four Knights Game | 209 | 116 | 70 | 23 | 55.5% |
| Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense | 192 | 107 | 73 | 12 | 55.7% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 192 | 102 | 76 | 14 | 53.1% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 178 | 100 | 66 | 12 | 56.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 164 | 86 | 67 | 11 | 52.4% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 153 | 74 | 71 | 8 | 48.4% |
| Modern | 138 | 76 | 55 | 7 | 55.1% |
| Döry Defense | 115 | 58 | 50 | 7 | 50.4% |
| Sicilian Defense | 103 | 58 | 33 | 12 | 56.3% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Knights Game | 354 | 194 | 113 | 47 | 54.8% |
| Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense | 263 | 157 | 88 | 18 | 59.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 256 | 149 | 85 | 22 | 58.2% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 211 | 102 | 93 | 16 | 48.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 130 | 77 | 46 | 7 | 59.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 127 | 73 | 44 | 10 | 57.5% |
| Benko Gambit | 100 | 51 | 39 | 10 | 51.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 97 | 57 | 34 | 6 | 58.8% |
| French Defense | 96 | 62 | 32 | 2 | 64.6% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 94 | 57 | 27 | 10 | 60.6% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Knights Game | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 81.8% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 66.7% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Benko Gambit | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Scotch Game | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| QGA: 4.e3 a6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 15 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 93.3% |
| Gruenfeld: 4.e3 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 41.7% |
| Unknown | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 20.0% |
| QGD: Ragozin | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 60.0% |
| Gruenfeld: Schlechter, 5.Qb3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Sicilian Defense | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Dresden Opening: The Goblin | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 95 | 0 |
| Losing | 13 | 3 |