Ladia Jirasek (lrjchess)
International Master of the 64 Squares
Meet Ladia Jirasek, the International Master who dances effortlessly on the chessboard, juggling pawns, knights, and rooks as if they were mere dance partners. Known online as lrjchess, Ladia's journey from humble beginnings to titleholder is nothing short of a chess epic.
Since bursting onto the scene in 2018 with a blitz rating of 2157, Ladia has constantly pushed the envelope — scaling peaks up to a blistering 2773 in blitz and mastering every time control from bullet to rapid. Blitz? A ruthless battlefield where their win rate hovers over 53%, and a bullet monster boasting more than 4400 wins! If speed chess were an Olympic sport, Ladia would be draped in gold with a smug smile.
Favorite openings remain top secret (a little mystery suits an IM), but one thing’s clear: Ladia's style is marathon-like endurance with an average game length over 75 moves and an endgame frequency near 77%. When others tire, Ladia's tactical awareness shines brightly — with a stunning 85% comeback rate and a 98% win rate once down a piece. Losing a piece? Pfft, not a setback but a setup for a dramatic strike back.
Off the board, Ladia enjoys a current winning streak of 3 games, with a longest streak of 25. Talk about momentum! Avoiding early resignations at a low 3.4%, Ladia battles till the very last move — no quitters here.
Matchups? Ladia's equal parts gracious and fierce, having bested some longtime rivals 100%, while others continue to prove challenging. But if you want to catch Ladia off-guard, pick an opening day between 1 PM and 4 PM—they're known to be a bit less lethal around lunchtime (maybe hungry?).
In summary: Ladia Jirasek is not just a player, but a chess phenomenon — mixing strategic endurance, tactical wizardry, and an appetite for victory that keeps fans on the edge of their seats. Whether you're a casual fan or a fellow competitor, watching lrjchess play is a masterclass in competitive spirit and chess prowess.