Profile
Jakob Aabling-Thomsen, known online as Taabling, carries the FIDE title of International Master. His online chess footprint reaches back to 2008, but the modern Taabling is a true volume machine: more than 11,000 analyzed games, a peak Blitz rating of 2577 (2026-03-24), and a Bullet ceiling near 2372 (2024-03-07). He is most at home in fast time controls, with Bullet as his favorite playground.
The Long Climb
Taabling's Blitz curve tells a story of steady, sometimes explosive growth. From a modest 1500s beginning in the summer of 2013 to a peak of 2577 (2026-03-24), he spent more than a decade converting online volume into real chess strength.
Playing Style and Openings
Taabling is a stubborn competitor. He rarely resigns early, with an early resignation rate around 1.2 percent, and more than 83 percent of his games reach an endgame. His comeback rate is nearly 85 percent, and he still wins roughly 49 percent of games after losing a piece. That points to a player who trusts the board, not the clock.
With White he scores just above 53 percent, while with Black he favors the Czech Defense and happily accepts offbeat lines such as the Elephant Gambit. His White repertoire leans on structures like the closed Sicilian Defense, often steering play into positions he knows well. He shines against lower-rated opposition, but he will still trade punches with titled players.
Rivalries and Habits
No player profile is complete without names. Taabling has a strong record against regular rival Ivan Georgiev, but he has found FastFaun a much tougher nut to crack.
His best results come very early in the morning, around 5 a.m. according to time-based data. Combine that with a 13-game winning streak and a willingness to outlast opponents, and the picture becomes clear: a Blitz and Bullet grinder who turns quiet hours into points.
Career Highlights
- Earned the FIDE International Master title.
- Reached a peak Blitz rating of 2577 (2026-03-24).
- Reached a peak Bullet rating of 2372 (2024-03-07).
- Recorded more than 5,100 wins in Blitz games.
- Finished games in the endgame more than 83 percent of the time.
- Rarely resigned early, with a 1.2 percent early resignation rate.