Jean Hebert - International Master (magnum11)
Meet Jean Hebert, a formidable International Master, or as close friends might call them, "The Rough Knight of Rapid Fire!" With the title bestowed by FIDE, Jean has carved a niche in the chess world, blending keen strategic insight with bursts of tactical fireworks, usually before the coffee kicks in.
Chess Journey & Playing Style
Jean’s chess story is one of perseverance and evolution. Early rating records show humble beginnings in rapid games with ratings around 1245 (2016), climbing steadily to an impressive peak rapid rating of 2574 in mid-2022. That’s like going from chess toddler to grandmasterly toddler with a vengeance. Jean favors openings with deceptive names like “Top Secret,” winning a solid 57% of these encounters, which suggests a style that’s mysterious, unpredictable, and occasionally wrong-footing opponents.
Known for endurance, Jean's games tend to be marathons rather than sprints: average moves per win hover around 78, meaning if you’re playing against them, better bring a snack. Their comeback rate is a whopping 84%, so don’t celebrate too early when Jean loses a piece—they might still twist the game and leave you wondering what just happened.
Strengths & Stats
- Rapid record: 758 wins, 409 losses, 153 draws.
- Blitz rating peak: 2353, proving Jean can also sprint when needed.
- Longest winning streak: 20 games (because once on fire, Jean turns into a flame thrower).
- Endgame specialist: Plays endgames in over 85% of games—patience and precision are their middle names.
- White advantage: Wins 61% of games as White, so watch out when Jean gets those first moves.
Psychological Profile
Jean might tilt occasionally (tilt factor of 6), but never for long. Their best time to strike is surprisingly 6 AM—who knew great chess minds wake up early? Rated games bring a slightly lower win difference compared to casual play, implying Jean takes every battle seriously, whether online or over the board.
Memorable Recent Highlight
On May 30, 2025, Jean showcased a masterclass in the Reti Opening: Sicilian Invitation. Launching a surgical combination, Jean checkmated opponent "Adeshhhh" after a hard-fought 89-move duel—because patience is reserved for kings and rare breakfasts.
Rivalries & Fans
Jean has squared off most frequently against guigui27 (26 games with a blazing 96% win rate) and has an uncanny knack for demolishing certain foes with perfect 100% records—take that, "cpicard" and "dimitricasciello." But for all Jean's prowess, the occasional stumble reminds us that even knights need rest.
In Short
Jean Hebert is a chess wizard in human form: patient, resilient, and resourceful. An early riser with a penchant for lengthy endgames and tricky openings, Jean turns ordinary boards into battlegrounds where every piece counts and every second could be the start of a comeback. Opponents beware—this IM doesn't just play chess; they live and breathe the 64 squares, and sometimes, the snacks that fuel those long, epic games.
Hi Jean, here is your personalized game-review and training plan
What you are already doing well
- Dynamic piece play. You are comfortable seizing the initiative with early pawn breaks such as 10…c6 in the Modern Defence and 13…g5 in the King’s Indian. This willingness to unbalance the position often rewards you with rich middlegames.
Example: - Tactical alertness. Several recent wins relied on concrete calculation (e.g. 28…Rc1+!! in your win vs
3eegd). This suggests steady calculation habits.
Example snippet: - Opening variety. You alternate between 1. Nf3 / g3 systems and 1. e4 set-ups, giving opponents fewer chances to prepare.
Recurring issues to address
- Over-committing kingside pawns as White.
In the loss toAlireza_317the sequence 12…h4 13.g4 left your king drafty and the g3-h3-g4 structure became the target of …g5-gxf4 (move 23). Try asking “how will these pawn pushes be defended in 5 moves?” before advancing. - Clock management.
Three of your last seven losses were on time in roughly equal or winning positions. Even when ahead (e.g. vsNigelDwarf) you entered move 50+ with <10 seconds. Consider adopting a “Safe-move mode” once below 60 seconds: simplify, pre-move obvious recaptures, and use the increment. - Conversion technique in favourable endings.
In the drawn-out win vsAdeshhhhyou required 89 moves from a +6 position. Streamlining to a basic winning plan (push passed pawns first, limit king checks later) will save both time and energy.
Targeted training plan
| Focus area | Exercises | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| King safety after pawn storms |
• Analyse classic games with opposite-side attacks (e.g. Tal–Botvinnik 1960). • In sparring, forbid yourself from pushing g- or h-pawns until your rooks are connected. |
Concede <2 king-side pawn weaknesses per game over next 20 games. |
| Time management |
• Play 10 games of 3|2 focusing solely on keeping >20 sec at move 30. • Review them on fast-forward to notice hesitation patterns. |
Average clock on move 30 ≥25 sec in long games. |
| End-game conversion |
• Drill rook-and-pawn vs rook until you can mate in <40 sec. • Study Silman’s rule of “schematic thinking”—plan then move.• Annotate your win vs Adeshhhh, asking “what was the simplest winning route?” |
Reduce average move count after reaching +4 evaluation by 25%. |
Quick opening checkpoint
• As Black you score well in the Modern (B06) and French (C13). Keep them.
• Versus 1. Nf3 you sometimes reach hesitant …b6 / Bb7 setups. Consider a direct …d5 → c5 structure (Catalan-style) to simplify.
• With White, your 1. Nf3 g3 Bg2 repertoire is solid, but have a sharper alternative ready (maybe the English Four Knights) when behind in a match.
Progress dashboard
Personal best so far: 2574 (2022-07-08)
Track your activity:
Key concepts to review
- Prophylaxis – see prophylaxis
- Critical moments & move-candidates – candidate moves
- Waiting moves in endgames – zugzwang
Next steps
1. Annotate your last loss, marking every pawn move with a “?” or “!”.
2. Schedule two 30-minute sessions this week for end-game drills.
3. After 20 rapid games, send me your PGN and we’ll revisit your progress.
Stay curious and keep calculating!
– Your Chess Coach
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| anthonyraelund | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| gm_chess-menace | 0W / 0L / 1D | View |
| gringodeloeste | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| makkelijkscoren | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| bruncio9 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View |
| megacapa123 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| gg_meg | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| b-d-l | 3W / 1L / 0D | View |
| keccind | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| hripfria202 | 0W / 0L / 1D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| guigui27 | 25W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| Felix Izeta Txabarri | 2W / 7L / 0D | View Games |
| General Of Krypton | 3W / 5L / 1D | View Games |
| x-3421661986 | 6W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| Andras Toth | 3W / 3L / 2D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2502 | |||
| 2024 | 2149 | 2434 | ||
| 2023 | 2415 | |||
| 2022 | 2353 | 2438 | ||
| 2021 | 2283 | 2422 | ||
| 2020 | 2297 | 2360 | ||
| 2016 | 1245 | |||
| 2015 | 2086 | |||
| 2013 | 2078 | |||
| 2012 | 2078 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77W / 36L / 13D | 69W / 39L / 18D | 88.1 |
| 2024 | 208W / 103L / 43D | 195W / 124L / 39D | 90.8 |
| 2023 | 29W / 9L / 5D | 21W / 17L / 5D | 86.2 |
| 2022 | 100W / 46L / 20D | 86W / 55L / 22D | 88.1 |
| 2021 | 7W / 3L / 0D | 8W / 2L / 0D | 64.0 |
| 2020 | 9W / 3L / 0D | 17W / 1L / 0D | 61.3 |
| 2016 | 0W / 3L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 0.0 |
| 2015 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 2L / 0D | 99.0 |
| 2013 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 52.0 |
| 2012 | 37W / 18L / 1D | 39W / 20L / 0D | 77.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 129 | 69 | 42 | 18 | 53.5% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 110 | 63 | 29 | 18 | 57.3% |
| Czech Defense | 86 | 47 | 27 | 12 | 54.6% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 58 | 36 | 18 | 4 | 62.1% |
| King's Indian Attack | 56 | 33 | 19 | 4 | 58.9% |
| King's Indian Attack: French Variation | 45 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 57.8% |
| Modern Defense | 37 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 62.2% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 30 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 60.0% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 29 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 65.5% |
| Sicilian Defense | 28 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 57.1% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Indian Defense | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Modern | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Czech Defense | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Döry Defense | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Australian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Benoni Defense: Classical Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Amazon Attack | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 20 | 1 |
| Losing | 6 | 0 |