Jason Cao FM

Biography

Jason Cao is a titled chess player who has earned the FIDE Master title from FIDE. A keen competitor across rapid formats, they excel in fast, sharp positions and relish the mental sprint of Bullet chess. Their preferred time control is Bullet, where quick calculation and calm nerves shine. Off the board, Jason brings a lighthearted spirit to tournaments, mixing strategic finesse with a touch of humor as they outthink opponents in the blink of an eye.

Career Highlights

• FIDE Master (FM) title awarded by FIDE.
• Peak rapid rating around 2509 (2025-05-09).
• Peak blitz rating around 2520 (2025-04-21).
• Peak bullet rating around 2332 (2021-01-12).
• Longest observed winning streak: 14 games.
• Endgame prowess reflected in high endgame frequency and tenacious defense.
• Notable openings in rapid and blitz, including aggressive Hungarian Opening lines and solid Queen's Indian defenses.

Playing Style

Jason Cao embraces fast, dynamic play with a fondness for rapid and bullet formats. They prize active piece play, resourceful endgames, and inventive opening ideas that keep opponents guessing. Their play blends technical precision with practical, clock-hardened intuition, making them a formidable presence in fast time controls.

Openings and Performances

In rapid events, Jason has demonstrated a penchant for sharp, tactical lines and confident edge play. Notable rapid openings include:

• Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit — 5 games, 4 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws (80% win rate).
• London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — 4 games, 3 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws (75% win rate).
• Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation — 3 games, 3 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws (100% win rate).
• Unknown Opening* — 4 games, 3 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws (75% win rate).

Blitz openings show a broad repertoire with solid results in several backbone defenses, including the Sicilian and Caro-Kann families. Example highlights include:

• Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation — 49 games, 27 wins, 19 losses, 3 draws (55.1% win rate).
• Caro-Kann Defense — 44 games, 27 wins, 15 losses, 2 draws (61.36% win rate).
• Sicilian Defense: Closed — 15 games, 9 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw (60% win rate).

Bullet openings reveal a versatile and aggressive approach across a wide range of lines, with strong performance in several popular choices:

• Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation — 19 games, 11 wins, 7 losses, 1 draw (57.89% win rate).
• Sicilian Defense: Closed — 9 games, 6 wins, 3 losses (66.67% win rate).
• Caro-Kann Defense — 7 games, 4 wins, 3 losses (57.14% win rate).