Terry Farley IM

Terry Farley - The Chess Maestro Known as "thechessjackle"

Terry Farley, proudly bearing the prestigious title of International Master awarded by FIDE, is a chess player who’s no stranger to the battlefield of 64 squares. Whether blitzing through rapid-fire games or methodically applying pressure in rapid formats, Terry blends keen tactical awareness with a persistent fighting spirit that keeps opponents guessing.

Starting from a modest blitz rating in 2015 just over 1000, Terry skyrocketed to a peak blitz rating of 2206 in mid-2018 — quite the climb for a player who probably still remembers the joy of their first pawn promotion. Their rapid peak came a bit later, hitting a solid 2242 in August 2020, proving versatility across time controls.

Known for a 58.47% win rate in over 300 blitz games, Terry clearly enjoys the frantic pace, although their rapid games show a more patient, calculating approach. Their style? With a White win rate of 63.75% and a slightly lower but still impressive Black win rate of 52.12%, Terry does not discriminate — they take chances and fight fiercely with either color.

Terry has a rather impressive longest winning streak of 11 games, attesting to a period of chess superstardom where resignation became opponents' favorite form of conceding defeat — they actually won 108 games by resignation! On the flip side, a less glamorous but honest longest losing streak of 10 shows that every chess hero has their off days (or weeks).

The tricky part about Terry’s chess? Their tilt factor is only 10 — yes, they get annoyed now and then, but not nearly enough to throw their board into the air (yet). Their games even show a high comeback rate of over 78%, proving that a lost piece or a difficult position rarely means the end for this master tactician.

Oh, and did we mention Terry’s preferred opening in blitz is still a Top Secret? Well, the stats show a heavy performance there with 313 games, so opponents beware: the “secret” might be out, but it’s still deadly.

Terry’s best hours to catch a win are surprisingly late, with a win rate >90% at 23:00—perhaps a true night owl plotting world domination, or at least local chess club supremacy. Sunday games also show a cheerful 69.44% win rate, proving Terry prefers their victories with a side of weekend relaxation.

Most recently, “thechessjackle” clinched a convincing victory using the London System, demonstrating exquisite control and patience until the final surrender by their opponent. Always a player who respects the art of the endgame, Terry averages 61 moves in wins, showing they love the long fights.

When not outfoxing opponents or replaying their famous triumphs, Terry Farley is probably plotting their next daring gambit or savoring the thrill of a well-fought chess battle. If you spot a challenger with the username thechessjackle, prepare for a game that’s as cerebral as it is entertaining — and never count out the tenacity of this International Master!