Liwia Jarocka FM

Profile: Liwia Jarocka (aka picturesquecheck)

Meet Liwia Jarocka, a formidable FIDE Master whose chess prowess on the board is matched only by her knack for surprising opponents with unexpected moves. Known online as picturesquecheck, Liwia has been making waves in the chess world with a playing style that balances deep strategic understanding and a touch of daring flair.

Chess Journey & Achievements

Liwia earned the prestigious title of FIDE Master, a testament to consistent performance and impressive skill. Over the years, she has demonstrated exceptional versatility across all time controls — blitz, bullet, and rapid — with blitz being her particular forte, boasting a peak rating north of 2500, a rating many grandmasters would envy.

Playing Style & Strengths

With an average of nearly 61 moves per win, Liwia clearly enjoys the long game, savoring complex endgames and tactical battles. Her games often show a high comeback rate, reflecting her resilience and resourcefulness — if you catch her pieces in the middle of a massacre, don’t get too comfortable, she often turns those tables with brilliant counterplay. She seems to like living on the edge with a slightly high early resignation rate, meaning if the position isn’t promising, she doesn’t waste time. However, when the match is going well, expect a marathon of calculated moves.

Notable Stats & Quirks

• Peak Blitz Rating: 2549 (early 2025)
• Peak Bullet Rating: 2423 (mid 2023)
• Peak Rapid Rating: 2215 (late 2019)
• Longest Winning Streak: 16 games — talk about a hot streak!
• Known for a 63.9% comeback rate — when falling behind, Liwia fights back hard.
• Her favorite openings are like secret recipes, jokingly listed as “Top Secret,” but she’s also fond of the French Defense where she has clinched some telltale victories.

Chess Life Highlights

Liwia tends to perform best in the morning hours (surprisingly the crack of 5 AM for a blitz warrior!) and oddly enough, her second-best winning hour is at 10 AM — apparently mornings are for sipping coffee and crushing pawns. She favors the white pieces slightly, winning just under 48.4% of those games, but black pieces don't intimidate her either with a solid 44.3% win rate.

Recent Games

Her recent wins showcase her deft handling of the French Defense Tarrasch Morozevich Variation, ending with graceful resignations from opponents and a well-coordinated checkmate in another game against strong competition — no doubt she leaves her rivals wondering if they just got outplayed or outsmarted by a chess ninja disguised behind a keyboard.

Fun Fact

Given her username picturesquecheck, it's safe to say she enjoys delivering a check that not only stuns but looks good doing it. With a tactical awareness to match a seasoned strategist and an endgame frequency topping 63%, Liwia’s games are a treat for those who love chess battles that mix beauty and brutality.

Whether you face Liwia over the board or online, expect a battle filled with sharp ideas, strategic finesse, and a sprinkle of cheeky surprises.