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Johan-Sebastian Christiansen GM

Username: JSPrepz

Location: Sandefjord

Playing Since: 2015-04-11 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 2149
107W / 24L / 7D
Rapid: 2551
31W / 31L / 6D
Blitz: 2954
2157W / 1471L / 370D
Bullet: 2934
2817W / 2032L / 359D

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.


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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
Rating by Year2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202529542149YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

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
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