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Krzysztof Zajac

Username: krzysztofzajac

Playing Since: 2019-01-18 (Active)

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Daily: 1200
0W / 2L / 0D
Rapid: 2103
640W / 441L / 67D
Blitz: 2209
5619W / 4707L / 712D
Bullet: 2001
1749W / 1561L / 170D

Profile Summary: krzysztofzajac

A dynamic and versatile chess talent, krzysztofzajac has steadily made his mark across various time controls over the years. Known for his resilience and tactical acuity, he has embraced rapid, blitz, and bullet formats with passion and poise. His journey is marked by a steady climb in performance, reflected in his evolving ratings over the years.

In the fast‐paced world of bullet chess, his early ratings started modestly at 1453 in 2019 and surged past 2000 by 2025, showcasing his growth under pressure and his ability to make swift, decisive moves. His blitz performances follow a similar upward trajectory, beginning around 1503 in 2019 and reaching a peak in the low 2100s in recent years. Moreover, his rapid chess ratings – a measure of his deep strategic understanding – have also improved from 1296 to over 2000 between 2019 and 2025.

Beyond these impressive rating gains, krzysztofzajac’s statistical profile reveals a player who is equally comfortable in different phases of the game. With a high endgame frequency of over 73% and an average of more than 70 moves in wins, he demonstrates endurance, analytical depth, and creative enduring strategy in protracted battles on the board.

His tactical awareness is particularly striking – boasting a comeback rate of nearly 87% and an almost flawless conversion (99.78% win rate) even after being a piece down, krzysztofzajac continually showcases his ability to fight back under difficult circumstances. His selective and patient approach to openings, combined with an early resignation rate of just 1.46%, speaks to his willingness to invest in every game and maximize his learning, even in challenging positions.

Balancing raw calculation with psychological fortitude, his overall win statistics (with solid white and slightly lower black win rates) and detailed performance by hour and day of the week illustrate a player who not only studies his craft rigorously but also remains adaptable in various tournament conditions. Whether it is capitalizing on the quiet moments of early morning play or maintaining focus during the high-energy blitz sessions, krzysztofzajac has evolved into a model of consistency and dedication.

In summary, krzysztofzajac is a dedicated competitor and a strategic innovator whose chess career continues to ascend. His improvement in rating, remarkable statistical comeback, and methodical approach to every phase of the game combine to create a profile of a modern chess player with both flair and substance.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Adam Dougall 3W / 6L / 4D View Games
James Canty 0W / 13L / 0D View Games
paczka12384 9W / 3L / 0D View Games
ofuzkado 7W / 4L / 0D View Games
Thorsten Broda 5W / 6L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2001 2200 2054
2024 1905 2103 2047
2023 1785 2012 2015
2022 1803 2001 1841
2021 1735 1900 1817 1200
2020 1310 1491 1460
2019 1453 1503 1296
Rating by Year201920202021202220232024202522001296YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 410W / 323L / 63D 358W / 382L / 59D 76.2
2024 1020W / 812L / 132D 938W / 917L / 107D 74.1
2023 357W / 272L / 38D 294W / 315L / 50D 74.2
2022 856W / 654L / 82D 814W / 688L / 79D 72.8
2021 1045W / 683L / 101D 946W / 765L / 106D 69.4
2020 172W / 155L / 16D 188W / 141L / 14D 64.3
2019 18W / 9L / 0D 16W / 9L / 1D 64.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Owens Defense 479 262 189 28 54.7%
Top Secret 397 186 177 34 46.9%
Kings Fianchetto Opening 346 179 136 31 51.7%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 285 135 140 10 47.4%
Scotch Game 216 123 83 10 56.9%
Sicilian Defense Cowboy Attack 194 99 87 8 51.0%
Modern Defense with 190 113 67 10 59.5%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 175 91 74 10 52.0%
Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation 163 83 69 11 50.9%
Philidor Defense 158 92 57 9 58.2%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Owens Defense 104 60 39 5 57.7%
Kings Fianchetto Opening 80 57 20 3 71.2%
Alapin Sicilian Defense 41 23 14 4 56.1%
Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation 39 26 11 2 66.7%
Scotch Game 28 15 12 1 53.6%
Ruy Lopez Opening Old Steinitz Defense 27 10 15 2 37.0%
Italian Game 23 12 11 0 52.2%
Indian Game Tartakower Attack 22 14 6 2 63.6%
Queens Pawn Opening 19 9 8 2 47.4%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 18 10 7 1 55.6%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Fianchetto Opening 393 209 166 18 53.2%
Owens Defense 368 179 170 19 48.6%
Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation 159 84 72 3 52.8%
English Defense 116 52 56 8 44.8%
Modern Defense with 101 49 45 7 48.5%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 72 31 37 4 43.1%
Indian Game Tartakower Attack 63 35 24 4 55.6%
Queens Pawn Opening English Defense 61 27 32 2 44.3%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation 60 37 23 0 61.7%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 59 30 27 2 50.9%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Undefined 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 18 0
Losing 10 2
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