Jakub Świdwa

Profile: Jakub Świdwa (kubuslol1)

Meet Jakub Świdwa, better known online as kubuslol1, a chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is anything but dull. With a rapid rating that has soared to a peak of 550 in early 2025, Jakub combines a tactical mindset with a stubborn fighting spirit – his comeback rate after setbacks hovers impressively above 50%, proving he doesn’t give up easily.

Starting with humble beginnings at a rapid rating of 153 back in 2023, Jakub's love for chess blossomed into a seriously competitive edge two years later. By mid-2025, he proudly boasts a solid presence across all time controls: rapid, blitz, and bullet – his bullet rating even peaked at 438, showcasing his quick-fire decision-making skills.

Jakub's playing style is as dynamic as his username suggests. Although he carries a respectable early resignation rate (about 15%), he compensates with impressive resilience and a knack for squeezing victories out of complex positions. His average moves per win in rapid games (~47 moves) suggest that he enjoys grinding down opponents, while his preference for the King’s Pawn Opening and the tricky Accelerated London System keep his adversaries guessing.

When asked about his best time to play, Jakub cheekily responds: "3 PM sharp – that’s when my brain clock strikes checkmate." His win rate shines brightest in the mid-afternoon hours, with an astonishing 80% win rate at 3 PM, proving he has both the patience of a monk and the precision of a sniper.

Not just a theoretical player, Jakub’s most recent recorded victories illustrate his mastery of the board. One memorable win was achieved via an unexpected checkmate in the Accelerated London System, showing off his strategic depth and attacking courage. On the flip side, losses sometimes catch him off-guard, especially when opponents spring Vienna gambits or aggressive openings on him – but that’s just fuel to his fiery passion for improvement.

His most played rival is swiderek10, with five battles that have been a thrilling tug-of-war, and his track record shows he holds his own just fine against most opponents, earning impressive 100% win rates against a slew of players (sorry, butterB and tizzert, you got him once or twice though). Jakub isn’t afraid to take on players rated above him—though those games prove his toughest challenge, much like climbing a chessboard Everest.

Off the clock, Jakub describes himself as a "pragmatic dreamer" who enjoys the beauty and chaos of chess," always searching for the perfect move and hoping someday to teach his pieces to play chess by themselves.

In summary:

• Peak Ratings: Rapid 550, Bullet 438, Blitz 331
• Favorite Openings: King’s Pawn Opening, Accelerated London System
• Strengths: Tenacity, tactical comebacks, and sharp endgames
• Fun Fact: Jakub’s best playing hour is 3 PM – perfect time for sipping tea and checkmating foes.

Stay tuned to this rising player's adventures – it’s safe to say Jakub Świdwa’s chess story is just getting interesting!