Katarzyna Juśko

Katarzyna Juśko (aka Jusia43)

Meet Katarzyna Juśko, a determined and improving chess enthusiast known online as Jusia43. Despite her rating starting humbly at 218 in February 2025, she has climbed fast up the ladder with a peak rapid rating of an impressive 470 by late May 2025 – enough to make any pawns tremble in fear!

Playing Style and Strengths

Katarzyna is a tactician with a flair for the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack variations and the ever-mysterious Top Secret openings that keep her opponents guessing (and sometimes begging for mercy). Her win rate with the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation stands proud at 60%, and she even boasts an 83% success rate in the basic Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack — so beware if she starts with a b3.

The Kings Fianchetto Opening also shines bright in her arsenal with a solid 50% win rate, showing a player comfortable in both attack and defense. But don't be fooled—when facing defenses like Owens, she's seen a more challenging time with about a 38% win rate, proving even chess warriors have their kryptonite.

Statistical Nuggets

• Rapid Games: 649 games played with 303 wins, 268 losses, and 78 draws.
• Daily Chess: A quick but fierce bunch, with 10 games played and a 60% win rate.
• Blitz: One drawn game - quick reflexes or patience? We may never know.
• Longest Winning Streak: 7 games in a row – a delightful sweet spot of confidence and momentum.
• Longest Losing Streak: 8 games – because even champions have rough days.

Quirks & Psychological Profile

With a tilt factor of 8, Katarzyna keeps her cool remarkably well under pressure (tilt factor being chess code for "grumpy but manageable"), and she shines brightest playing around 5 a.m. - morning bird or just an insomniac genius? Probably both! Also notable is her knack for comebacks: a 65% comeback rate after setbacks, proving she'll get that pawn back – and then some.

Recent Memorable Games

Recently, Jusia43 triumphed with a stylish resignation win over RichWelsh using the classical Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack. Strategic moves, solid defense, and a graceful finish marked this game, highlighting her growing mastery and flair for the dramatic finish.

On the flip side, her last tough loss was to Mrbikar1, via checkmate in a sharp Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto variation – a humbling reminder even grandmasters occasionally get "checkmated and shushed."

In Conclusion

Katarzyna Juśko is a passionate and steadily ascending player who tackles the chessboard with a mix of mystery, strategic depth, and perseverance. Her playful nickname Jusia43 suits her spirited and versatile approach, and with stats like hers, it’s clear that she’s not just playing the game — she’s rewriting it, one dazzling pawn push at a time.