Norbert Jakubiak (aka murek91)
In the vast kingdom of online chess, Norbert Jakubiak emerges as a cunning tactician and relentless warrior, better known by his champion's tag murek91. Norbert's chess journey is no ordinary tale—it's a rollercoaster ride through rating peaks, streaks, and strategic quirks that keep spectators guessing and opponents sweating.
Rating Rollercoaster and Style
Norbert has seen his Blitz rating soar to an impressive peak of 2206 in March 2025, while his Bullet rating once touched a blazing 2322 back in November 2020. Not to be outdone, his prowess in Daily and Rapid formats hit high marks of 2155 and 1982 respectively, showcasing his versatility across time controls.
With a penchant for long, intense battles (average moves per win: ~72), Norbert isn't one to give up quickly—his endgame frequency clocks in at a whopping 85%! One might say he loves a good mental marathon more than a sudden bullet blitz frenzy... though that Bullet rating says otherwise!
Opening Repertoire – Shhhh, It’s Top Secret
Norbert’s opening choice? Officially classified as "Top Secret" —and with nearly 3,500 Blitz games under that banner, the mystery deepens. In Bullet, he’s dabbled successfully with variations of the Caro-Kann Defense and Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack, showing a flexible approach and a knack for surprising opponents.
Streaks and Psychology
Having conquered a 27-game winning streak at his peak, Norbert clearly knows how to ride the waves of momentum. But beware: his longest losing streak stretched to 14, proving even the mightiest can have their off days. Luckily, his comeback rate sits at an encouraging 84%, so he fights back harder than a chess ninja on a caffeine rush.
Interestingly, Norbert's best time of day to strike is the early dawn hour of 4 AM—a time when most of us are either asleep or questioning life choices—making him a true daylight blitzer's nightmare!
Recent Battles
One recent victory showcased his masterful checkmate in just 26 moves with the queenside fianchetto opening—the Krause Variation—proving that when murek91 decides to slay, he slays swiftly and stylishly. Opponents beware: his ability to squeeze wins both on the board and on the clock (with plenty of wins on time) means no seconds are wasted!
Fun Facts
- Norbert has logged over 10,900 wins in Bullet chess alone – clearly a speed demon with a mouse.
- His win rate varies dramatically with opponents—from deadly precision against some (100% win rate!) to a humble “practice mode” against others.
- His favorite move? Well, he'd probably say it’s the one that leads to victory... or the one that doesn’t lose immediately.
All in all, Norbert Jakubiak aka murek91 is a chess aficionado whose blend of grit, strategic depth, and a sprinkle of mystery keeps the chessboard—and his fans—on their toes.