Profile: just2slow – The Grandmaster Who’s Anything But Just Too Slow
If chess had a speedometer, just2slow would be screaming past the limits at lightning speed. Despite what their name suggests, this FIDE Grandmaster is anything but slow — blitz and bullet games bow down to their rapid-fire tactics and razor-sharp intuition.
Emerging as a bullet specialist with a peak rating over 3133 and blitz pushing beyond 3146, just2slow doesn't just play fast, they play smart. Their average win is a swift 89 moves in bullet (which, to the untrained eye, might seem like an eternity, but for them it’s a stroll in the park), backed by a calm and calculated approach that results in an impressive 63% win rate in bullet on a secret opening repertoire only they truly understand.
Known for a sublime mix of tactical awareness and psychological resilience, this player boasts an astounding 86% comeback rate and a near-magical ability to win even after losing a crucial piece (57.5% of the time!). Their longest victory streak clocks in at 18 games, proving they're a relentless force once in their groove. They tend to shine brightest during the late afternoon hours – precisely around 5 PM – catching opponents probably while those rivals are still deciding what to eat for dinner.
Friends and foes alike follow just2slow’s games with bated breath (and perhaps a stopwatch) as they wield an opening style that is as mysterious as their username — lovingly dubbed "Top Secret."
If you ever get the chance to face off against this grandmaster in an intense bullet or blitz battle, beware: beneath the calm demeanor and casual name lurks a tactical genius capable of checkmating you faster than it takes you to say “just too slow.”
Recent form: Just recently, just2slow triumphed over opponents rated well above 2700, forcing resignations in fierce battles — a true testament to their superior technique and rapid-fire decision-making. Losses do happen (even to the best), but this grandmaster probably blames those on a brief coffee spill or a cosmic chess glitch.
Hi just2slow 👋 – Performance Review & Action Plan
1. Quick Snapshot
• Current form: Bullet specialist with a sharp, initiative-driven style.
• Best result recorded: 3133 (2025-02-16)
• Activity patterns: see
2. What You’re Doing Well ✅
- Opening creativity. Your use of 1.b3, the English Four Knights and Modern/Caro-Kann structures keeps opponents guessing.
- Dynamic pawn breaks. Timely thrusts (f4 vs. Nyezhmetdinov2650, 17.f4!; d5/c4 vs. Benoni) show excellent feel for open-file creation.
- Initiative management. You’re comfortable sacrificing material for activity (e.g., 24...Rc3!! in the Caro-Kann win).
- Bullet instincts. Your premove speed is high; many victories come from keeping pressure while opponents’ clocks bleed.
3. Recurring Issues & Fixes 🔍
| Theme | Symptoms in Games | Practical Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Early King Exposure |
Loss vs. artin10862: 1.b3 → 10.d4? Loss vs. Philippians46: 8…Bxh2+ & 9…Ng4+ combo. Both feature undersupported pawn pushes that leave f- and g-squares weak. |
• Before playing flank pawns (g4, b4) ask “How many defenders protect my king?” • Adopt the “two-minor-piece rule”: castle only after two minors can retreat toward the king. |
| Loose Pieces in Bullet | Several resignations after hanging rooks/queens once the incrementless clock dipped <10 s. |
• Train 1-minute board-scan drills: glance diagonally, horizontally, vertically before every premove. • Add safe premove pairs to your repertoire (e.g., recaptures) to cut “snap blunders”. |
| Conversion Technique |
Endgame vs. artin10862: winning chances faded after 34…Rd3 when the passer got rolling. A few time-losses despite extra material. |
• Daily 5-minute session on Tablebase drills up to 5 pieces – reinforces clean technique. • Play occasional 3-minute games to practise practical endgames without extreme time pressure. |
4. Opening Refinements 🚀
Nimzo-Larsen (1.b3):
– After 1…e5 2.Bb2 Nc6 3.e3 Nf6, prefer 4.c4! (enter a reversed Sicilian) or 4.Nf3 d6 5.d4 to avoid the …Nxe4 tactic that cost two games.
Modern as Black:
– Your 3…c5 vs. d4 is strong, but test 3…Nf6 4.Nc3 d6 lines to reduce the space deficit in bullet; it leads to easier premove sequences.
Caro-Kann Two Knights:
– The 9…b5 advance scored well; study the Tal variation ideas (…g6, …Bg7) to widen your weaponry.
5. Targeted Training Menu 📚
- 30-minute weekly opening lab. Refresh critical tactics in your three main systems with fast replay of 10 master games.
- Bullet pattern pack. Do 20 mate-in-2 and 20 mate-in-3 puzzles daily—best mirrors bullet calculation depth.
- Time control diversification. For every 10 bullet sessions, schedule 2 blitz/rapid games to nurture deeper evaluation skills.
- Endgame sprint. Two positions to master this week:
• K+Q vs. K+R (side with rook defends)
• 3-pawn races on same wing – look up king triangulation and opposition.
6. Inspirational Highlight 🎯
Your miniature vs. Nyezhmetdinov2650 finished with the crisp tactic 34…Qg1+! — a textbook rook-lift + queen invasion combo.
7. Next Steps
1. Analyse one recent win and one loss each day, annotating why moves felt intuitive.
2. Implement the “king safety checklist” for every flank pawn move.
3. Re-evaluate progress in two weeks and update goals accordingly.
Keep the momentum, stay mindful of structure, and your bullet ceiling will rise even higher. Good luck!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Edvin Trost | 63W / 49L / 4D | View Games |
| Andy Woodward | 28W / 72L / 11D | View Games |
| Amir Mohammad Hamidi | 39W / 27L / 4D | View Games |
| David Paravyan | 16W / 21L / 8D | View Games |
| Daniel Naroditsky | 15W / 10L / 7D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3089 | 3091 | ||
| 2024 | 3052 | 3019 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 228W / 148L / 39D | 251W / 125L / 40D | 96.2 |
| 2024 | 198W / 61L / 24D | 172W / 84L / 28D | 97.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 46 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 52.2% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 39 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 56.4% |
| Modern | 23 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 65.2% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 59.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 21 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 61.9% |
| Barnes Defense | 21 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 61.9% |
| Sicilian Defense | 19 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 73.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 80.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 60.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 57.1% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 163 | 102 | 51 | 10 | 62.6% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 59 | 35 | 22 | 2 | 59.3% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 31 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 67.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 31 | 19 | 11 | 1 | 61.3% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 30 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 76.7% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 30 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 60.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 23 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 60.9% |
| East Indian Defense | 23 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 56.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 22 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 81.8% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 52.4% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 18 | 4 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |