Janos Szabolcsi - International Master of Chess
Meet Janos Szabolcsi, affectionately known in the chess world as jszabolcsi, the International Master who can juggle pawns, knights, and bishops with such finesse that even Magnus Carlsen might raise an eyebrow. With a FIDE title to their name, Janos has been dazzling boards with a rapid tactical awareness and a penchant for both blitz and rapid formats.
Rating Rollercoaster & Peak Performance
Janos’s chess rating is like a finely brewed espresso – strong, bold, and energizing. Their peak blitz rating soared to 2411 in May 2025, showcasing a lightning-fast ability to shred through opponents. In rapid chess, their best was an impressive 2337 in 2023. Even their bullet games reached a spirited high of 2112 back in 2013. Clearly, slow and steady is great, but Janos prefers to bring the heat with a fast tempo!
The Stats That Tell a Tale
- Blitz: Played over 680 games, winning 418, losing 229, and drawing 33. A win rate of 61.46% with the mysteriously named "Top Secret" opening – guess some things are best kept under wraps!
- Rapid: 207 games with a 58.45% win rate, proving Janos is no slowpoke in the slightly more relaxed format.
- Bullet: Not as frequent but still fierce with a 66.67% win rate.
Style & Strategy
Janos is a master of comebacks, boasting an almost 86% comeback rate after setbacks, which makes quitting early simply not an option (only a 2.31% early resignation rate). They have a strong endgame focus, with over 73% of games decided in the final phases—probably because Janos likes to see the drama unfold all the way to the last pawn push.
With a White win rate hovering around 63% and a Black win rate near 59%, Janos is equally comfortable controlling the board from either side of the battlefield. Their favorite time to strike? Around 8 PM, when the stars—and chess pieces—align for victory.
Memorable Games
One of Janos's recent blitz victories was a neat finish by resignation on the King's Indian Attack, where tactical pressure and pinning moves left their opponent no mercy. They don’t just win; they do it with style.
Of course, even the best fall sometimes—Janos’s latest defeat came battling the Budapest Gambit Rubinstein Variation, reminding us all that chess is a game of eternal learning (and occasional humility).
Opponents Beware!
Janos has locked horns with many, including some favorite rivals like chessgod9400 and agoking701. Their record shows a fierce competitive edge with stellar perfect win rates against several opponents and an enviable longest winning streak of 13 games. So if you face Janos online, prepare for a game that’s anything but dull.
Off the Board
Outside the 64 squares, Janos is likely either analyzing grandmaster games for fun or plotting how to sneak “just one more game” before bedtime. A chess aficionado with a wicked sense of humor, Janos proves that serious chess players can still enjoy a good laugh – especially when delivered via a killer checkmate.
In short: Janos Szabolcsi is a strategic whirlwind, a comeback king, and a chess warrior whose International Master title is only the beginning of what promises to be a legendary journey.
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