Jan Sodoma – The International Master with a Secret Opening
Known in chess circles and online as sodikus, Jan Sodoma is an International Master whose gameplay is as mysterious as the name of their favorite opening, simply dubbed "Top Secret." With a rating that has soared as high as 2366 in blitz and 2343 in rapid formats, Jan combines strategic brilliance with a flair for the unexpected.
Jan’s career is peppered with impressive stats: a longest winning streak of 10 games, a comeback rate that will make you raise an eyebrow at adversity (87.67%), and a flawless record when down a piece—because giving up is just not their style.
Playing style? Picture marathon matches lasting over 70 moves on average for wins and losses alike, underlining a methodical, endgame-loving strategist who rarely resigns early. Jan’s success with the white and black pieces is nearly equal, with win rates hovering around 67% and 69%, respectively.
Jan has a peculiar habit of dominating the chessboard at odd hours—100% win rate at 12 AM, 1 AM, and even at 22:00—while their Sundays are almost sacred chess days, boasting a striking 90% win rate.
Socially, Jan is no stranger to repeated battles against familiar foes like donyen and zdenekdavidek, with a respectable win rate against them. Yet, some opponents seem to be their kryptonite, showing zero win rate, giving Jan plenty of motivation to keep training.
In the bullet and blitz arenas, Jan's games are anything but hasty; despite the speed, they maintain above 60% win rates, proving that rapid reflexes are only half the battle—mental endurance and tactical acumen clinch the rest.
With a tilt factor of just 3, Jan keeps their cool under pressure—quite impressive for a player who racked up 40 wins in 52 blitz games in 2020 alone. It seems Jan sodoma’s journey continues upward, one secret opening at a time.