Jan van de Mortel - The International Master of Mayhem
Meet Jan van de Mortel, or as the chessboard secretly calls him, "LePlusMortel"—a title earned and feared in equal measure. An International Master recognized by FIDE, Jan doesn’t just play chess; he practically dances a deadly tango with 64 squares.
Since 2013, Jan has been a bullet chess powerhouse, boasting a peak rating of 2720 in 2023—enough to make even grandmasters glance nervously at their screens. Known for lightning-fast moves and a win rate that can only be described as merciless (with a staggering 66% overall win rate in bullet!), Jan’s games resemble thrilling blitz battles where hesitation means checkmate.
Not content with just bullet blitzing his way to glory, Jan excels in blitz chess too, peaking at a rating near 2777 in 2018, making his opponents feel like they’ve just been hit by a chess hurricane. And when it comes to rapid games, Jan’s unbeaten streak speaks for itself with a flawless 100% win rate in the games he’s played.
Jan's style? He thrives in complex endgames, plays long battles averaging 82 moves per win (because why end the fun early?), and exhibits an unbelievable tactical awareness—snatching victory even after losing pieces, proving he’s the king of comebacks with a near 100% win rate post setbacks. His longest winning streak sits comfortably at 46 games, because losing is clearly optional.
While he might occasionally tilt (hey, even IMs have mortal moments), Jan's psychological resilience and rapid-fire thinking make him a formidable foe any day of the week, especially on Sunday evenings or just before midnight—prime time for lethal plot twists on the board.
Off the board, Jan is known to crack a smile or two, but don’t let that fool you—when the clock starts ticking, it's all business. Jan van de Mortel isn’t just a chess player; he’s a blitz legend with a deadly signature—whether you’re playing him or just spectating, expect thrills, spills, and some seriously fast knights!
