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Jan Marn FM

tandaleo Ljubljana Since 2012 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
50.7%- 42.1%- 7.2%
Bullet 2539
656W 461L 53D
Blitz 2664
1964W 1732L 323D
Rapid 2081
155W 114L 19D
Daily 645
1W 1L 0D

Overview

Jan Marn (tandaleo) is a FIDE Master and a force to be reckoned with on fast time controls. A prolific online competitor, Jan built a reputation as a blitz specialist, climbing through the mid 2000s into the elite with a peak blitz performance of 2722 (2025-11-07).

Preferred time control: Blitz.

Playing Style and Strengths

Jan mixes practical aggression with a remarkable ability to recover. Opponents often find themselves in sharp, tactical melees where Jan is happiest. Key traits:

  • Comeback instincts are strong, with a reported comeback rate above 80 percent.
  • High endgame frequency, so expect long decisive battles rather than quick tablebases.
  • Psychology matters. Jan has a modest tilt factor and plays especially well late at night and around the 22:00 and 23:00 hours.
  • Average games are long, with many decisive games running past move 70.

Openings and Preferences

Jan enjoys offbeat and fighting systems as much as classical setups. Favorites and best results include:

  • Blackburne Shilling Gambit — strong win rate in blitz and a weapon when opponents underestimate it.
  • East Indian Defense — frequently played with respectable results.
  • QGD lines, especially 3.Nc3 Bb4, and various Amazon Attack ideas appear across time controls.
  • Practical tendency to experiment, with many wins from unusual sideline openings.

Career Highlights

Jan rose from casual beginnings to a top online blitz competitor. A sample of milestones and context:

  • Thousands of rated blitz games and a massive volume of activity between 2019 and 2025 helped refine rapid tactical instincts.
  • Peak blitz milestone: 2722 (2025-11-07) recorded in late 2025, reflecting sustained high-level performance.
  • Consistently strong cross-time control play, with solid bullet and rapid results supporting the blitz core.
  • Notable streaks include double digit winning streaks and long runs of high-volume competitive play.

Watch a visual of the recent rating trend for context:

Blitz Rating269525832471235922462019: 23252020: 22832021: 23682022: 23242023: 25062024: 26022025: 26562026: 265820192020202120222023202420252026

Notable Opponents and Games

Jan has a few frequent rivals online. Most-played opponent is Nusa Hercog, a matchup with many battles and a competitive head to head record.

  • Most-played opponent: Nusa Hercog, many decisive games and memorable tactical fireworks.
  • Other regulars include neosupremacy and chessracun, each bringing a different style to Jan's tables.
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Fun Facts and Trivia

  • Jan is happiest in the 22:00 to 23:00 hour slot, where blitz instincts peak.
  • One-liners from opponents often call Jan "the gambit artist" because of frequent surprise tactical traps.
  • Early games show humble beginnings, later transformed by a rigorous blitz schedule and heavy experimentation.
  • For deeper study, look for Jan's games in openings like Blackburne Shilling Gambit and the East Indian Defense.

Quick Snapshot

  • Name: Jan Marn (tandaleo)
  • Title: FIDE Master
  • Favorite: Blitz
  • Blitz record highlights and volume driven improvements, with many wins earned through tactical creativity and stamina.
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