Jakub Borawski CM

Jakub Borawski – Candidate Master Extraordinaire

Meet Jakub Borawski, known in the online chess realms as konzip22, a relentless tactician who earned the prestigious title of Candidate Master from FIDE. With a playing style seasoned by thousands of battles on the 64 squares, Jakub is a force to be reckoned with in the blitz arena—where seconds count and nerves are tested.

Jakub’s journey in chess is nothing short of a rollercoaster, climbing from humble beginnings with a 1500-point blitz rating back in 2015 to smashing through the 2500 blitz barrier by April 2025! Notably, his peak blitz rating currently stands at a dizzying 2517, a testament to his dedication and love for the fast-paced version of the game.

He has played a staggering number of games: over 4,900 in blitz alone, scoring an impressive 2386 wins, giving plenty of opponents reasons to remember — or fear — his name. Jakub’s win streak record (a wild 16 consecutive wins, because why not?) is balanced by a humble acceptance of loss streaks as long as 17. Every master has their lows, after all.

Opening theory is Jakub’s playground, with a particular fondness for the Sicilian Defense—especially the Pelikan and Sveshnikov Variations where his win rate soars over 65%. The French Winawer and Najdorf Opocensky are also in his arsenal, showcasing a blend of strategic depth and tactical grip. And yes, he often ventures into the realms of the Bogo Indian Defense Nimzowitsch Variation, just to keep things spicy.

When Jakub plays blitz, he’s a time warrior, clocking moves with a mix of precision and bravado. His games average around 71 moves when he wins, which means he’s not one to give up early — he cherishes the long endgame tussle, where skill and stamina meet. Speaking of resilience, his comeback rate after losing material is an astounding 85.6% — a true fighter who refuses to back down.

Off the board, Jakub is known among friends and foes alike for his calm demeanor and strategic mindset. Online, he’s somewhat of a blitz specialist: although his bullet rating peaked at an impressive 2464, his heart—and many hours—reside in the lightning-fast blitz battles.

Recent Highlights:

• Latest win by checkmate, demonstrating spot-on accuracy and patience.
• Mastered the fine art of on-time wins—time trouble is his ally, not foe.
• Proven meticulous in the Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense, especially the Keres Breyer Zaitsev Hybrid Variation.

Jakub's chess saga is still unfolding with a bright future ahead—likely peppered with tactical fireworks, sharp endgames, and maybe an unexpected premature resignation or two (hey, even masters need to save time for life’s other puzzles).

Noteworthy Openings

Latest Game Moves from a Stunning Win

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 O-O 9. h3 Nb8 10. d4 Nbd7 11. a4 Bb7 12. Nbd2 exd4 
13. cxd4 c5 14. Bc2 Re8 15. Nf1 Bf8 16. Ng3 g6 17. Bf4 Qb6 18. axb5 axb5 19. Rxa8 Bxa8 20. Qd2 cxd4 21. Nxd4 Ne5 22. Bg5 Bg7 
23. b3 b4 24. Be3 Qb8 25. Bh6 Bh8 26. f4 Ned7 27. Kh1 Nc5 28. e5 dxe5 29. fxe5 Rxe5 30. Rxe5 Qxe5 31. Nde2 Nd5 0-1