Marian Jasik, known online as marianjk, is a dedicated chess enthusiast with a flair for the fast-paced Bullet time control. While not yet a grandmaster, Marian has steadily improved over the years, showing consistent growth and resilience across various formats including Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily chess.
Playing Style & Strengths
Marian thrives in intense, quick-thinking environments, particularly excelling in the Bullet format where split-second decisions count. His playing style reflects:
A solid endgame focus, appearing in 77.23% of his games.
Strong tactical awareness, with an impressive 84.4% comeback rate after being behind.
Balanced win rates with White (51.92%) and Black (47.74%), demonstrating versatility.
Preference for openings like the London System and the Queen's Pawn Game, especially in Bullet and Blitz.
Notorious for avoiding premature resignations, reflecting fighting spirit (only 1.5% early resignations).
Notable Achievements
Peak Bullet rating of 1719 achieved in January 2025.
Reached a Blitz peak rating of 1805 in April 2023.
Highest Rapid rating of 1596 recorded in January 2025.
Impressive win record in Bullet with 1,495 wins out of nearly 3,000 games.
Strong performance against frequent opponents like kisaj (winning 26 games).
Favorite Openings
Marian has a fondness for classical and strategic openings, particularly:
London System Main Base Position — a favorite for solid positional play.
Queen's Pawn Game and Accelerated London System — excellent for controlling the center in Bullet chess.
Caro-Kann Defense with 2.Nf3 — a resilient and flexible choice.
Italian Game variations — showcasing a mix of tactical and strategic battles.
Fun Facts & Trivia
Marian's favorite time to play is around 1 AM, where focus and strategy peak.
With an average game length of around 73 moves for wins, Marian enjoys deep and thoughtful gameplay despite the fast time controls.
He has a psychological tilt factor of 8, meaning he keeps cool under pressure — a must-have in Bullet chess chaos!
Marian has faced over 1,000 different opponents, proving he's no stranger to diversity on the chessboard.
Looking Ahead
Marian Jasik continues to push his limits, eagerly competing and improving especially in Bullet and Blitz. As his peak ratings show, persistence and passion for the game keep him climbing the ranks. Who knows, maybe a grandmaster title might be in his future — until then, he’s a fierce opponent ready to make every move count!
