Jaga Daku

Jaga Daku (aka mafia254)

Meet Jaga Daku, a rapid chess player whose journey is as colorful as his username, mafia254. With a career spanning over multiple years, Jaga's highest peak rapid rating was a respectable 1670 in early 2021. Since then, the rating rollercoaster has been quite the ride — dipping down into the 300s in recent times, but never lacking in determination or drama.

Playing Style & Strengths

Jaga is a strategist who often starts strong with the King's Fianchetto Opening, the Modern Defense, and a smattering of the Reti. These openings reflect a mercurial style that balances patience and tactical flair. His average game length hints at a thinker who enjoys the battle before delivering the final blow, averaging nearly 56 moves per win!

Not one to shy away from adversity, Jaga boasts a comeback rate of 76.32%— meaning when the chips are down, the fight is far from over. Even after losing material, his win rate of around 40.5% displays resilience worthy of a chess mafioso.

The Psychological Battlefield

With a tilt factor at a humble 10, Jaga keeps a mostly cool head but definitely isn’t immune to letting a tough game get under the skin—perhaps a sign of passion deep within the game. Interestingly, his best times to strike on the chessboard are evenings around 9 PM, maybe after some strategic pizza and coffee!

Record & Rivalries

Over hundreds of rapid games, Jaga has a modestly challenging record of 321 wins to 367 losses, with a sprinkle of draws. He is always hunting for new rivalries but has cultivated some interesting histories with opponents such as twinklechouhan and ashwinr2006, amongst others.

Fun fact: While Jaga dominates some opponents with a flawless 100% win rate, others, like the mysteriously named SteamrollerMcGee, have occasionally sent Jaga packing. Chess battles here are never dull!

Recent Adventures

In June 2025, Jaga scored a neat victory against robin226021 with a clever sacrifice involving the King's Fianchetto Opening to keep things spicy. Just a day before, another triumph saw Jaga forcing a resignation through dogged pressure — clearly proving that sometimes, giving up is the smartest move (unless you’re Jaga).

Chess.com’s Own

Whether it's a rapid tussle or a blitz blitzkrieg (albeit a short-lived one with a current peak blitz rating of 225), Jaga shows up to play. Lately, their rapid rating hovers in the low 400s, suggesting even the fiercest mafias have their humbling moments — but don't count out Jaga. With a current winning streak of 4 games and a longest winning streak of 11, they’re in it for the long haul!

So here’s to Jaga Daku: the tactical, resilient, and sometimes unpredictably brilliant chess-player who keeps the game interesting and the mafia family proud.