Jacob Faria

Jacob Faria (aka Mclarenlovr)

Meet Jacob Faria, the blitz and bullet chess dynamo whose rating swings could give a roller coaster a run for its money! With a peak blitz rating of 1818 achieved in March 2025 and a bullet high of 1491, Jacob embodies the phrase "fast and furious" on the 64 squares. Starting modestly with ratings in the low hundreds, he quickly roared to life, mastering openings like the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation (win rate ~62%) and the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation (a cheeky 63% win rate), proving he's not just fast—he’s strategically sharp.

With almost 1,900 blitz games under his belt (yes, thousands of epic confrontations), Jacob has tasted victory over 976 opponents and knows the sting of defeat 824 times — but hey, what's a chess career without a few battles? His longest winning streak of 24 games is nothing short of legendary (and probably responsible for some caffeine-related health experiments), while his comeback rate is an astounding 80.7%, showing that even when life (or chess) knocks him down, Jacob stands back up, often with a slick tactical punch.

Known for his patience with an average of around 79 moves per win, he’s no mere bullet blitzer recklessly swinging pieces around. Jacob plays the long game, relishing endgames with an 81% frequency, proving that while speed matters, finesse and precision seal the deal. He favors starting games with the King's Pawn but doesn’t shy from mixing up openings and keeping opponents guessing.

Psychologically, Jacob tilts only mildly (a tilt factor of 10), meaning he keeps his cool even when the stakes are high or his queen suddenly disappears. His best moments happen around 7 PM—so if you face him then, brace yourself. This is the time when Mclarenlovr transforms into a brisk chess hurricane, delivering checkmates or winning on time—sometimes both!

Off the board, Jacob’s charming mix of analytical depth and humor may remain a mystery, but on the board, he’s a relentless competitor who embraces the unpredictable battlefield of blitz chess. Whether maneuvering through the Philidor Defense or executing a sneaky Scandinavian variation, he’s a player not to be underestimated—except maybe when he's stuck explaining why he resigned after only a few moves (hey, it happens to the best of us).

So next time you spot "Mclarenlovr" on your online chess roster, get ready for a thrilling game that combines speed, strategy, and a sprinkle of delightfully calculated chaos.

Recent Highlight: A Win in Style

Jacob's most recent triumph was a blitz win over BeanDoubleO, where his flawless timing led to a victory on time after a tense battle lasting 70 moves. True to his style, it was a strategic endurance match peppered with tactical finesse. Check out the game here.