Overview
Carlos Jr. Jaucian, known online as Tarovsky, is a speed chess specialist who thrives in bullet and blitz. His game history spans tens of thousands of contests and a long track record of comebacks, prepared opening choices, and late-game grit.
- Preferred time control: Bullet
- Games analyzed: 78,949+
- Known for deep repetition in favorite openings and strong late middlegame technique
Career highs and seasonal peaks are visible in the chart above. For quick reference, see 2196 (2025-08-18) and 2337 (2025-09-13).
Career Highlights
Tarovsky climbed from club-level play to become a feared online contender. He logged massive volume at the fastest time controls and reached notable peaks in both bullet and blitz during 2024 and 2025.
- Longest winning streak: 26 games
- Remarkable comeback ability: 84.43 percent comeback rate
- Extensive opening practice in choices such as the London Poisoned Pawn and Amazon Attack
Playing Style
Tactical and persistent, Tarovsky prefers decisive battles over quiet draws. He often pushes complications early and converts in endgames when opponents falter.
- Endgame frequency: 79.28 percent
- Average decisive game length: around 70 moves
- White win rate: about 51 percent
- Best hour to catch him sharp: 07:00
Openings and Repertoire
A d4 lover with a tactical bent, Tarovsky returns often to the same thematic lines until opponents learn to avoid his traps.
- London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation (London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation)
- Amazon Attack and Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack (Amazon Attack)
- Caro-Kann and Czech Defense as reliable counters (Caro-Kann Defense, Czech Defense)
Memorable Game Clip
A short illustrative sequence representative of Tarovsky's sharp style. Tap to replay on mobile.
Another notable match from his archive: View Game
Stats Snapshot
Numbers show relentless activity and fine margins. Tarovsky has accumulated enormous sample sizes in bullet and blitz, making his stats very stable.
- Bullet record highlights: tens of thousands of games with a near even win loss balance reflecting extreme volume
- Blitz totals are similarly large with deep opening specialization
- Current losing streak is short, longest losing streak peaked at 15
Fun Facts & Habits
- Lobby handle: Tarovsky
- Early resignation rate is very low, he prefers to fight on
- Often wins after losing material thanks to tactical resourcefulness
- Training method: drill favored lines until opponents fold under pressure
How to Prepare Against Him
Study the London Poisoned Pawn and Amazon Attack structures. Stay alert in the early middlegame for tactical skirmishes and avoid simplifications that hand him endgame chances.
- Profile for study: Carlos Jr. Jaucian
- Review most played opponents to spot recurring patterns: marge1b, wicked722, rolts13