Jakub Pulpan IM

Jakub Pulpan - International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Jakub Pulpan, known in chess circles and online as PulpanJ, an International Master titleholder bestowed by FIDE – the badge of honor for those who dance skillfully with 64 squares. Jakub’s chess journey is a thrilling saga of strategic brilliance, tactical sharpness, and a little dash of chessboard wizardry.

Rating and Style

Jakub is no stranger to fast-paced chess chaos: his peak Blitz rating soared to a stunning 2811 in June 2019, and he's achieved an even more astonishing Bullet peak rating of 2924 the same summer — a speed demon with nerves of steel! While his Daily and Rapid games showcase more measured and meticulous play, Jakub's endgame prowess shines with an impressive 78.58% endgame frequency and a knack for long battles averaging over 83 moves per win. If chess were a marathon, he'll keep running long after most runners have dropped out.

Opening Mastery

Some may build homes; Jakub builds opening repertoires. He overwhelmingly favors solid and classical setups like the Indian Game, Queen's Gambit Declined variations, and the ever-tricky Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense in Blitz. In Bullet, he spices things up with the Modern Defense and Reti Opening, reflecting his ability to both prepare and improvise on the fly.

Competitive Grit

With over 3200 wins in Blitz and more than 4200 wins in Bullet, Jakub’s competitive spirit is relentless. His longest winning streak? A ferocious 19 games, proving that once PulpanJ catches fire, good luck stopping him. And even when the chips are down, his comeback rate is a sturdy 84.37% — losing a piece? No problem, Jakub fights back with nearly 49% success afterward.

Personality on the Board

Don’t be fooled by his serious titles and strong results—Jakub’s playstyle suggests a player who knows when to crack a smile. While he might resign early in a few tough spots (3.67% early resignation rate), he’s also known for epic endgames and stubborn defenses. His best playing hours are... well, pretty unconventional — sweet spot at 5 AM! Clearly, Jakub is ready to conquer the chess world while the rest of us are hitting snooze.

Recent Triumphs

Just to keep fans on their toes, Jakub recently clinched a fine victory over GM_shahin with a well-calculated English Opening Neo Catalan Defense Declined, winning by resignation against a strong 2770-rated opponent. Talk about making chess look like a stroll in the park!

Whether blitzing at lightning pace, bulleting opponents into see-through defenses, or carefully unraveling complex positions in rapid games, Jakub Pulpan remains a formidable and entertaining chess force to watch.