Overview
Jan Temel (online as szlivers) is an energetic online chess player known for a Blitz-first approach and a love affair with the Bird Opening. Active across Blitz, Rapid and Bullet, Jan made a big splash playing fast games and packing late comebacks into tight time controls. This profile highlights style, favorite openings and the rivalries that keep Jan sharpening tactical knives.
Preferred time control - Blitz.
Playing Style
Jan plays like someone who enjoys both fireworks and keeping the lights on until mate. Key tendencies include:
- Comeback specialist - high comeback rate and a proven ability to win after losing material.
- Endgame savvy - an above average endgame frequency and long decisive games suggest patience and technical skill.
- Tactical appetite - many games feature early captures around move 7 and a strong win rate after tactical skirmishes.
- Low early resignation rate - Jan rarely gives up and often grinds out wins from worse positions.
Notable tactical stat - Comeback rate: 72.44 percent. Psychological best time: 09:00 local preference.
Favorite Openings
If Jan had a signature tune it would be the Bird Opening played loudly. The repertoire is adventurous and varied:
- Bird Opening - flagship choice, played thousands of times and showing a consistent win rate as White and Black.
- Alekhine Defense - a favorite response as Black with many sharp games.
- Sicilian Defense - a reliable scoring weapon, especially in Rapid.
- French Defense and Modern - used to mix things up and avoid rote theory.
Quick note: Jan opens with f4 very often. If you see f4 on move one you might be facing szlivers territory.
Career Highlights
Jan has collected several memorable peaks and streaks during the online grind. Highlights include notable Rapid peaks and a long winning run that rocked the leaderboard.
- Peak Rapid performance and tournament bursts - a top Rapid spike earned attention among regulars.
- Streaks - recorded a longest winning streak of 14 games and survived a longest losing streak of 19 before bouncing back.
- Volume player - thousands of Blitz games played with an aggressive, decisive style.
- Peak Blitz milestone: 1720 (2024-02-10)
Notable Rivals
Jan has faced a core group of opponents repeatedly. Familiar names mean familiar battles and spicy opening preparation.
- janeczek5 - most played opponent, plenty of tactical fights.
- Tomasz Truchel - frequent rival in fast games.
- giesche - positive record and hard-fought duels.
- jhongers and pitnicany - other regulars who know Jan's habits well.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- First move favorite: f4. Expect Bird Opening fireworks early and often.
- Best hour for results: the data teases a sweet spot around 09:00 and several late-evening peaks.
- Avg moves per win: about 54. Jan likes long, decisive encounters more than 5-move miniatures.
- Tactical motto: if a piece is hanging, assume Jan has calculated the trick.
Want to peek at one of Jan's typical games?
Quick Links and Placeholders
- Explore Jan's opening notes: Bird Opening
- Head-to-head sample opponent: janeczek5
- Blitz rating chart:
Summary
Jan Temel - szlivers - is a Blitz-first tactician with a fondness for the Bird Opening and a knack for comeback victories. Whether you meet Jan in Rapid or Blitz expect lively openings, long decisive games, and a refusal to concede the drama. If you enjoy creative f4 lines and spirited time-pressure duels you will either love or loathe facing Jan. Mostly love, if you are a fan of exciting chess.