Jacek Stopa GM

Grandmaster Jacek Stopa (jstopa4)

Born to conquer 64 squares, Jacek Stopa is a chess Grandmaster whose strategic prowess and tactical awareness make him a formidable opponent both online and over the board. Known by the username jstopa4, Jacek has earned his stripes through countless battles on the digital battlefield, boasting a peak blitz rating soaring as high as 2845, a rapid peak of 2351, and a daily chess high of 2126. Not bad for a player who clearly thinks three moves ahead (and sometimes even sneaks in a fourth).

Chess Style & Statistics

Jacek's style is a blend of patience and relentless pressure, with an impressive average of over 80 moves per game — proving that he doesn’t give up early and enjoys the long haul to victory. His endgame frequency clocks in at a staggering 82.56%, showing off his mastery in turning even the tiniest advantages into wins.
Despite the long battles, early resignations are rare — only 0.63% of his games — which means Jacek fights hard and rarely throws in the towel unless checkmate is imminent.
He's a comeback king too, enjoying an 85.61% rate of rallying after a setback, and manages a respectable ~45% win rate even after losing a piece. Clearly, dropping a pawn or knight is only a minor hiccup for this tactician.

Recent Form & Memorable Battles

Recent months have seen Jacek pushing his daily rating above 2000, and his blitz performances keep the adrenaline pumping with fierce competition — including an epic winning streak of 55 games that would intimidate even the calmest opponents. Though he’s experienced some ups and downs (including a challenging losing streak of 27 games), his fighting spirit shines through.
A notable recent victory came against JoopElderhorst, where Jacek's use of the Trompowsky Attack (Raptor Variation) led to a neat resignation win — a game where his patience and tactical sharpness left no room for error. On the flip side, even legends lose sometimes, as seen in a hard-fought loss against the same opponent in a close English Opening battle.
If chess were a TV show, Jacek's games would be the thrilling episode that keeps you on the edge of your seat — with plenty of twists, turns, and jaw-dropping moves.

Opening Repertoire & Opponent Insights

When it comes to openings, Jacek keeps a few surprises up his sleeve — often classified under the mysterious "Top Secret" category where he commands an impressive 73% win rate in daily games. He also enjoys aggressive lines like the Caro-Kann Panov Attack and sharp counters such as the Trompowsky Attack.
His practice against frequent rivals like maitreia, shadowking71, and mops_2004 shows a balanced mix of wins and tough battles, proving that every arena offers a new challenge to test his skills.

Fun Facts

• Best time to challenge Jacek: Early morning around 7 AM — apparently, that's when his brain kicks into grandmaster mode.
• Longest winning streak: A whopping 55 consecutive wins. Maybe he drinks a secret chess potion?
• Tilt factor: Low enough at 27 to say he probably doesn’t flip his board after a loss... much.
• Win rates by color: White pieces win ~49.4%, Black pieces win ~46.1% — proving he's comfortable no matter which side of the board he’s on.

In summary, whether you're facing him online or analyzing his long and tactical games, Jacek Stopa is a chess force to be reckoned with — a true grandmaster of the 21st century who blends grit, grace, and a little bit of secret sauce on every move.