Jan Karus

Jan Karus (karus84) - The Relentless Chess Adventurer

Meet Jan Karus, a determined chess enthusiast whose journey through the sixty-four squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Known online as karus84, Jan’s chess story is a blend of thrilling victories, tough lessons, and plenty of tactical bravado.

Playing Profile

With a peak bullet rating of 810 achieved in early 2023, and rapid games hitting an impressive high of 967 back in 2021, Jan shows a versatile prowess across different formats. Blitz play showcases respectable highs near 722, while daily chess – the casual yet contemplative cousin – peaked nicely at 800.

Style & Strategy

Jan's style is a delightful mix: known for an Early Resignation Rate of about 11.5%, it’s clear that when the going looks grim, Jan doesn’t linger like a haunted bishop, gracefully nodding to the inevitable with dignity. Conversely, with an endgame frequency of nearly 39%, Jan doesn't shy away from long battles, even if they’re more marathons than sprints.

On average, Jan wins games after 49 moves but tends to lose slightly quicker, suggesting a resourceful but occasionally daring approach to the endgame. White pieces offer Jan a slight edge in success (~51% wins), while Black games remain close to even.

Favorite Openings

• King’s Pawn Opening shines brightest with a solid 60% win rate in bullet games, and Jan’s special twist, the King’s Knight Variation, pushes that win rate to an impressive 65%.
• Other favorites include the Three Knights Opening and the Queen’s Pawn Opening Accelerated London System, where Jan flexes strategic muscle with consistent victories.
• Less successful but bravely attempted battlegrounds: the tricky Scandinavian Defense and Philidor Defense, where Jan's victories are modest but spirit is not dampened.

Competitive Journey

Over the past few years, Jan has played hundreds of rated games, gathering a highly competitive record across all time formats. Wins are counted in the hundreds for Bullet and Blitz, reflecting persistence and an appetite for rapid-fire chess.

Jan’s Comeback Rate is an admirable 66% — a testament to fighting spirit. Even after losing material, Jan tends to battle back with a 45% success rate, frustrating many an opponent who thought victory was in hand.

Chess Anecdotes & Achievements

On March 12, 2023, Jan delivered a stunning checkmate with White in a French Defense Steinitz Attack, showcasing mid-board tactical brilliance. Just moments earlier the same day, Jan also executed a neat mating net in the Vienna Game, proving that once Jan gets on a roll, the king better watch out!

Jan’s resilience is equally evident in losses, sometimes falling to resignation or time pressure, but always ready for the next challenge — because every setback is just a setup for a comeback.

Psychological Insights

While Jan occasionally experiences a slight tilt (rated at 8 on the TiltFactor scale), the best time to catch Jan at peak chess form is surprisingly around midnight, when the fierce warrior of the night awakens and claims a perfect 100% win rate — or maybe that’s just the moonlight magic.

In Summary

Jan Karus isn’t just a chess player — he’s an adventurer in the realm of pawns, knights, and queens. Whether blitzing through quick battles or grinding out endgames, Jan’s passion and fighting spirit make every game an epic story worth telling. Expect daring sacrifices, a fair share of mistakes (because who’s perfect?), and thrilling comebacks that turn despair into victory.

In the kingdom of chess, Jan marches on — one move at a time.